
208 Grand Avenue, Spencer, IA 51301
Clay County
Key Facts
Description
Own an iconic piece of history! Located on high traffic count Grand Avenue, this is one of the few remaining "Valentine Diners". Start your own restaurant or coffee shop and restore to its former glory! This diner is being sold "AS IS"
Property Information
Property Type
Commercial Sale
Year Built
1900
Living Area
520 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Days on Market
174
MLS® Listing#
251554
Property Features
Heating
Construction
Sewer
Water Source
Financial Details
Annual Taxes
$360
Tax year 2025
Parcel Number
963618132020
Directions
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$4,980
Estimated monthly payment
$133/mo
Principal $19,920 · Est. interest $27,790 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Spencer, IA
- $237,931
- Median Listing Price
- 79
- Median Days on Market
- 1,533
- Median Sq Ft
- $136
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 51
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 90% below the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 65% below the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Spencer, IA.
Location
Points of Interest in Spencer, IA
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Nearby Schools
Spencer Community Schools
School · 0.3 mi away
Spencer High School
Secondary · 0.6 mi away
Jefferson Head Start
School · 0.6 mi away
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · 0.7 mi away
Johnson Elementary
Elementary · 0.7 mi away
Sacred Heart School
School · 0.8 mi away
Fairview Elementary School
Elementary · 1.0 mi away
Spencer Middle School
Secondary · 1.1 mi away
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
Secondary · 1.5 mi away
Clay Central Everly Community School District
Elementary · 8.9 mi away
Clay Central-Everly Elementary School
Elementary · 9.1 mi away
Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District
Elementary · 12.2 mi away
Safari Child Care Center
School · 12.3 mi away
Okoboji Elementary School
Elementary · 12.6 mi away
Okoboji High School
Secondary · 12.7 mi away
Graettinger-Terril Elementary School
Elementary · 14.3 mi away
Okoboji Middle School
Elementary · 15.8 mi away
Hartley Melvin Sanborn Community School District
School · 16.8 mi away
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School
Secondary · 17.4 mi away
Northwest Iowa School of Taxidermy
Secondary · 18.3 mi away
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| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2102 W 20th Street, Spencer, IA | $27,900 | — | — | — |
| 1905 20th Avenue W, Spencer, IA | $27,900 | — | — | — |
| 2008 W 20th Street, Spencer, IA | $27,900 | — | — | — |
| 2002 20th Avenue W, Spencer, IA | $29,900 | — | — | — |
| 1906 22nd Avenue W, Spencer, IA | $29,900 | — | — | — |
| 2201 W 18th Street, Spencer, IA | $29,900 | — | — | — |
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Listing Courtesy: Bates Realty, LLC - PRIM: 712-260-7148
Presented by: Bob Bates

















