1615 1st Ave W, Spencer, IA, 51301
About This Home
Located in west Spencer adjacent to walking/bike trail, 3-bedroom, 2 bath home. The main floor offers spacious kitchen, formal dining, large living room, master bedroom, full bath, and main floor laundry. The upper level has 2 additional bedrooms and full bath; the basement offers great storage and potential for additional living space that the owner has already started to finish. This home also features a large 28' X 40' Detached garage built in 2006 with shop, 400 sq ft loft. All located on 50ft x 250ft lot so lots of back yard space.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Brick,Vinyl Siding,Stick Built
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Stove,Refrigerator,Washer,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Block,Partial
Bathroom
- Features: Main Floor Full Bath,Upper Level Bath
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Main Floor Bedrooms
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,512
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,512
- Total interior livable area: 1,512 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 963607103007
Features
- Levels: Two,One and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: In-Grnd Sprklr Sys
Lot
- Lot size: 7,405 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 50 x 250
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway,Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,233 | $14,796 |
| Home Insurance * | $264 | $3,168 |
| Property Taxes | $245 | $2,940 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,863 | $22,356 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | Price change | $265,000 |
| 2026-04-12 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
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