Real Estate Appraisals in Spencer, Idaho
Spencer is a tiny mountain town on Interstate 15 north of Dubois. Dixon Appraisal Services appraises homes, cabins and acreage here and across the high country of Clark County.
Spencer, the Opal Capital of America
- Spencer serves as the base for Idaho’s opal mine and calls itself the “Opal Capital of America.” The mine is about 5 to 6 miles from town.
- Only 31 people lived in Spencer in the 2020 census.
- The town sits at about 5,978 feet in elevation.
- Spencer is one of only two incorporated towns in Clark County, along with Dubois.
High Country Property Around Spencer
With so few residents, Spencer real estate is a small mix of homes, cabins, rural acreage and ranch land in the high country of northern Clark County. Many properties are used seasonally or sit on larger parcels away from town.
Sales happen rarely here, sometimes years apart. An accurate appraisal depends on choosing comparable rural and recreation sales from a wider area and explaining clearly how elevation, access and utilities affect each one.
Appraisals We Complete in Spencer
Acreage, cabins and homes held in family trusts make up much of what changes hands around Spencer, so land, residential, recreational and trust appraisals fit best.
- Land Appraisal: Zoning, access, shape, location and nearby uses, weighed to value a parcel of land.
- Residential Appraisals: Home valuations for purchase, refinance, relocation, new construction and more, at a fair and competitive fee.
- Recreational & Remote Property: Cabins, remote homes, hobby farms and Island Park short-term rentals, valued by an appraiser who knows the area.
- Trusts: Property values as of a set date, for inheritance and taxes owed.
Why Spencer Calls Dixon Appraisal
Dixon Appraisal Services covers all of Clark County from our St. Anthony office, including its smallest communities. Jeramy Dixon’s 21 years of rural appraisal experience means even an unusual property in a very thin market gets a careful, well-supported value.
Need an Appraisal in Spencer?
Talk directly with Certified Chief Appraiser Jeramy Dixon, or send a quote request.
Clark County, Idaho
Serving Spencer and Nearby
Our office is at 567 N 2000 E, St. Anthony, ID 83445. Along with Spencer, we also serve Dubois, Island Park, Ashton and St. Anthony.
See every town we serve on our service areas page.
Spencer Appraisal Questions
Can a property in a town as small as Spencer be appraised accurately?
It can. When local sales are scarce, we draw on similar rural and mountain property sales from a wider area and explain every adjustment in the report.
Do you appraise cabins and seasonal homes near Spencer?
Of course. We look at year-round access, utilities, water and how the cabin is built, then compare it with other recreational property sales.
What should I have ready when I call about a Spencer property?
The address or parcel number, the purpose of the appraisal and your deadline. Call (208) 520-7065 and we will take it from there.
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Trusted by the People We Work With
I highly recommend Dixon appraisal services. The staff is very knowledgeable of the area and all the variations of the appraisal business. The staff is extremely friendly and pleasant to work with. I will continue to use this appraisal service for any future needs.
Cari A.
Ready for an Appraisal in Spencer?
Talk with Certified Chief Appraiser Jeramy Dixon about your property. Lenders, realtors, buyers, sellers, attorneys, accountants and investors across nine Eastern and Central Idaho counties rely on our reports.
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