Buena Vista County property record for 102 W 8th St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,332 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,846 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,400 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-310-002 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-310-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,332 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,252 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,252 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,252 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,846 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 84 ft deep x 81.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 85 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 102 W 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-1555 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 23-00 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 | 2061 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 102 W 8TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1555 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 102 W 8TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1555 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 193333 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 193333 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
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 | $195,900 (+20.88%) Land $23,700 Building $172,200 | $195,900 (+20.88%) Land $23,700 Building $172,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,400.00 (-6.61%) | $162,060 (-) Land $13,530 Building $148,530 | $162,060 (-) Land $13,530 Building $148,530 |
| 2024 | $2,570.00 (+19.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $162,060 (+30.67%) Land $13,530 Building $148,530 | $162,060 (+30.67%) Land $13,530 Building $148,530 | |
| 2022 | $2,146.00 | $124,020 Land $13,530 Building $110,490 | |
| 2021 | $124,020 Land $13,530 Building $110,490 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 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 |
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