Buena Vista County property record for 129 Benson St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,212 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,308 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-27-229-007 |
| Primary APN | 09-27-229-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,212 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 129 BENSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-1017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 13-01 ALTA CORP. LEANDERS ADD. |
| Legal Subdivision | LEANDERS ADD |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3108 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
129 Benson St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 129 BENSON ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1017 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 129 Benson St was $2,308 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7.1% 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 | $158,200 (-5.16%) Land $15,300 Building $142,900 | $158,200 (-5.16%) Land $15,300 Building $142,900 | |
| 2025 | $2,308.00 (-7.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $166,800 Land $7,650 Building $159,150 | $166,800 Land $7,650 Building $159,150 |
| 2024 | $2,484.00 | ||
| 2023 | $166,800 (+46.29%) Land $7,650 Building $159,150 | $166,800 Land $7,650 Building $159,150 | |
| 2022 | $1,820.00 Homeowner's exemption | $114,020 Land $7,650 Building $106,370 | |
| 2021 | $114,020 Land $7,650 Building $106,370 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 129 Benson St 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 129 Benson 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 |
|---|
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 157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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