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1301 Division St, Alta, IA 51002 Property Records

Buena Vista County property record for 1301 Division St, Alta, IA 51002

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 1,220 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size0.264 acres (11,520 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$182,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$3,354 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-26-353-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-26-353-001

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,220 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,220 sqft
Finished Basement950 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,212 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1977
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,520 sqft (0.264 acres)
Lot Dimensions128 ft deep x 90 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area270 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1301 DIVISION ST
CityALTA
StateIA
Zip51002-1701
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description07-00 ALTA CORP. MERV PETERSENS 1ST ADD.
Legal SubdivisionMERV PETERSENS 1ST ADD
JurisdictionBUENA VISTA IA
Township / Civil DivisionNOKOMIS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2061
Census Tract960600

Owner

1301 Division St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.

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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1301 DIVISION ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1701
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 2, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 2, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20212071
Prior Transfer DateApr 30, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000002069
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBUENA VISTA IA
Recording DateJul 2, 2021
Property Address1301 DIVISION ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1701
Document Number0000212071
Instrument DateJun 24, 2021
Instrument212071
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$290.40
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1301 DIVISION ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1701
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000212072
DateJul 2, 2021
Instrument212072
Lender
NameCENTRAL BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
MunicipalityAlta City
CountyBuena Vista County
Unified School DistrictAlta-Aurelia Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$243,400 (+2.48%) Land $44,600 Building $198,800$243,400 (+2.48%) Land $44,600 Building $198,800
2025$3,354.00 (-6.94%) Homeowner's exemption$237,520 (-) Land $22,280 Building $215,240$237,520 (-) Land $22,280 Building $215,240
2024$3,604.00 (+18.4%)
2023$237,520 (+28.56%) Land $22,280 Building $215,240$237,520 (+28.56%) Land $22,280 Building $215,240
2022$3,044.00 Homeowner's exemption$184,760 Land $22,280 Building $162,480
2021$184,760 Land $22,280 Building $162,480

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1301 Division St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1301 Division St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemALTA MUNICIPAL WATER PLANT
serves 2,087 people · EPA ID IA1108025
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		1,000 / 50
Northwest Communications
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Nextlink.

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