Buena Vista County property record for 101 Johnson St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,275 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.272 acres (11,883 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $81,000 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,968 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Foreclosure Apr 2008 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-131-001 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-131-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,275 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,883 sqft (0.272 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 98 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 912 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 101 JOHNSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-1222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 04-13 ALTA CORP. |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA CORP |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Buena Vista County records · APN 09-26-131-001
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified February 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 125 WHITE CAP RD, STORM LAKE, IA 50588-7471 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction |
| Apr 02, 2008 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · USDA Mortgage USDA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 02, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 02, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 02, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000080856 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000252291 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 101 JOHNSON ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1222 |
| Document Number | 0000252291 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 252291 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 125 WHITE CAP RD, STORM LAKE, IA 50588-7471 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 02, 2008 |
| Property Address | 101 JOHNSON ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1222 |
| Document Number | 0000080856 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Instrument | 080856 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $128.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 101 JOHNSON ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1222 |
| Document Number | 0000080857 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 02, 2008 |
| Instrument | 080857 |
| Name | USDA |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | USDA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 396 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2041 |
Source: Buena Vista County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified February 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Alta City |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Unified School District | Alta-Aurelia Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $124,110 (-) Land $10,810 Building $113,300 | $124,110 (-) Land $10,810 Building $113,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,968.00 (+34.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $124,110 (+33.28%) Land $10,810 Building $113,300 | $124,110 (+33.28%) Land $10,810 Building $113,300 | |
| 2022 | $1,458.00 Homeowner's exemption | $93,120 Land $10,810 Building $82,310 | |
| 2021 | $93,120 Land $10,810 Building $82,310 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 13, 2022 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Northwest Communications Cooperative Association Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 210 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ALTA MUNICIPAL WATER PLANT serves 2,087 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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