Buena Vista County property record for 129 Leander St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,076 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $574 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-27-228-008 |
| Primary APN | 09-27-228-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,076 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 538 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 400 sqft |
| Deck Area | 88 sqft |
| Patio Area | 88 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 129 LEANDER ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-1019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 13-03 ALTA CORP. LEANDERS ADD. |
| Legal Subdivision | LEANDERS ADD |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3107 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
129 Leander St is owned by a company that bought it in April 2025.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 731 LAKE AVE, STORM LAKE, IA 50588-1853 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025809 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 129 Leander St was $574, down 6.8% 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 | $9,200 (-76.3%) Land $9,200 | $9,200 (-76.3%) Land $9,200 | |
| 2025 | $574.00 (-6.82%) | $38,820 Land $4,590 Building $34,230 | $38,820 Land $4,590 Building $34,230 |
| 2024 | $616.00 | ||
| 2023 | $38,820 (+22.38%) Land $4,590 Building $34,230 | $38,820 Land $4,590 Building $34,230 | |
| 2022 | $548.00 | $31,720 Land $4,590 Building $27,130 | |
| 2021 | $31,720 Land $4,590 Building $27,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 129 Leander 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 Leander 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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