Buena Vista County property record for 113 W 5th St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,508 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $8,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $362 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-157-005 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-157-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,508 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,222 sqft |
| Basement Area | 675 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 65 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 483 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 113 W 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-1325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 06-19 ALTA CORP. & S 5' LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLE CRK SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
113 W 5th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 405 S CHEROKEE ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1336 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241877 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 113 W 5TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1325 |
| Document Number | 0000220822 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 220822 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 113 W 5TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1325 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 113 W 5th St was $362, down 87.1% 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 | $30,700 (+25.25%) Land $17,600 Building $13,100 | $30,700 (+25.25%) Land $17,600 Building $13,100 | |
| 2025 | $362.00 (-87.09%) | $24,510 Land $12,070 Building $12,440 | $24,510 Land $12,070 Building $12,440 |
| 2024 | $2,804.00 | ||
| 2023 | $176,820 (+32.87%) Land $12,070 Building $164,750 | $176,820 Land $12,070 Building $164,750 | |
| 2022 | $2,302.00 | $133,080 Land $12,070 Building $121,010 | |
| 2021 | $133,080 Land $12,070 Building $121,010 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 113 W 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 113 W 5th St 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 |
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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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