Buena Vista County property record for 101 E Hwy 7, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Convenience Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,936 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,718 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-126-009 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-126-009 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,936 sqft Gross Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,136 sqft (0.347 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 128 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 101 E HIGHWAY 7 |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-1236 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Convenience Store |
| Legal Description | 06-29 ALTA CORP. W 128' |
| Legal Subdivision | SIXTH ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3103 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
101 E Hwy 7, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2007.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 624 N CRAWFORD ST, CARROLL, IA 51401-2216 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003931 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 101 E Hwy 7 was $4,718, up 6.6% from the year before.
Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Alta City |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Unified School District | Alta-Aurelia Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $233,000 (-0.22%) Land $30,300 Building $202,700 | $233,000 (-0.22%) Land $30,300 Building $202,700 | |
| 2025 | $4,718.00 (+6.65%) | $233,510 Land $23,280 Building $210,230 | $233,510 Land $23,280 Building $210,230 |
| 2024 | $4,424.00 | ||
| 2023 | $217,940 (+20.45%) Land $23,280 Building $194,660 | $217,940 Land $23,280 Building $194,660 | |
| 2022 | $3,478.00 | $180,940 Land $16,760 Building $164,180 | |
| 2021 | $180,940 Land $16,760 Building $164,180 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 101 E Hwy 7 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 13, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 101 E Hwy 7 has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ALTA MUNICIPAL WATER PLANT serves 2,087 people · EPA ID IA1108025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 210 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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