101 W 8th St, Alta, IA 51002 Property Records

Buena Vista County property record for 101 W 8th St, Alta, IA 51002

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size	0.239 acres (10,400 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$195,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,070 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Mortgage Nov 2012 Mortgage + 6 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-26-307-010`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-26-307-010`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,296 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	960 sqft
Basement Area	960 sqft
Finished Basement	650 sqft
Unfinished Basement	960 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1958
Effective Year Built	Effective 1958
Exterior Material	Metal
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	10,400 sqft (0.239 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	288 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Deck Area	40 sqft
Patio Area	425 sqft
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	101 W 8TH ST
City	ALTA
State	IA
Zip	51002-1503
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	09-00 ALTA CORP. CENTERVIEW AUD S/D OUTLOTS 1,2,3 & 4
Legal Subdivision	CENTERVIEW AUD S/D
Jurisdiction	BUENA VISTA IA
Township / Civil Division	NOKOMIS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2058
Census Tract	960600

Owner

Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	101 W 8TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1503
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 8, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU
Nov 7, 2012	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL BANK
Jun 20, 2016	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL BANK
Feb 3, 2009	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage METABANK
Feb 1, 2016	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL BANK
Dec 27, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL BANK
Jul 15, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
May 25, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20214086
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUENA VISTA IA
Property Address	101 W 8TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1503
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000201477
Date	Jun 8, 2020
Instrument	201477

Lender

Name	VERIDIAN CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

November 2012: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUENA VISTA IA
Property Address	101 W 8TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1503
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000123135
Date	Nov 7, 2012
Instrument	123135

Lender

Name	CENTRAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	STORM LAKE, IA 50588

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	61 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2017

June 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUENA VISTA IA
Property Address	101 W 8TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1503
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000161647
Date	Jun 20, 2016
Instrument	161647

Lender

Name	CENTRAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SPIRIT LAKE, IA 51360

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2031

February 2009: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUENA VISTA IA
Property Address	101 W 8TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1503
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000090323
Date	Feb 3, 2009
Instrument	090323

Lender

Name	METABANK
Address	STORM LAKE, IA 50588

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2029

February 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUENA VISTA IA
Property Address	101 W 8TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1503
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000160218
Date	Feb 1, 2016
Instrument	160218

Lender

Name	CENTRAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	STORM LAKE, IA 50588

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Jan 31, 2026

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BUENA VISTA IA
Recording Date	Dec 27, 2021
Property Address	101 W 8TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1503
Document Number	0000214086
Instrument Date	Dec 23, 2021
Instrument	214086
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$311.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	101 W 8TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1503

Mortgage

Document Number	0000214087
Date	Dec 27, 2021
Instrument	214087

Lender

Name	CENTRAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BUENA VISTA IA
Recording Date	Jul 15, 2021
Property Address	101 W 8TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1503
Document Number	0000212176
Instrument Date	Jul 14, 2021
Instrument	212176
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 3, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$287.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	101 W 8TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1503

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BUENA VISTA IA
Recording Date	May 25, 2017
Property Address	101 W 8TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1503
Document Number	0000171161
Instrument Date	May 24, 2017
Instrument	171161
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 3, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$242.40
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	101 W 8TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1503

Mortgage

Document Number	0000171162
Date	May 25, 2017
Instrument	171162

Lender

Name	VERIDIAN CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	WATERLOO, IA 50701

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
Municipality	Alta City
County	Buena Vista County
Unified School District	Alta-Aurelia Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$232,500 (+6.53%) Land $27,000 Building $205,500	$232,500 (+6.53%) Land $27,000 Building $205,500
2025	$3,070.00 (-6.97%) Homeowner's exemption	$218,240 (-) Land $15,400 Building $202,840	$218,240 (-) Land $15,400 Building $202,840
2024	$3,300.00 (+20.44%)
2023		$218,240 (+30.51%) Land $15,400 Building $202,840	$218,240 (+30.51%) Land $15,400 Building $202,840
2022	$2,740.00 Homeowner's exemption	$167,220 Land $15,400 Building $151,820
2021			$167,220 Land $15,400 Building $151,820

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 13, 2022

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 358 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
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Nextlink, T-Mobile.

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