Buena Vista County property record for 209 Prospect St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,910 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,820 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-134-003 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-134-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,910 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,074 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,074 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,074 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 228 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 209 PROSPECT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-1226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 08-06 ALTA CORP. |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
209 Prospect St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 209 PROSPECT ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222141 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 209 PROSPECT ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1226 |
| Document Number | 0000222141 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222141 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $287.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 209 PROSPECT ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1226 |
| Document Number | 0000222143 |
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| Date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222143 |
| Name | LOAN DEPOT INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 209 Prospect St was $1,820 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7.8% 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 | $172,700 (+16.35%) Land $21,400 Building $151,300 | $172,700 (+16.35%) Land $21,400 Building $151,300 | |
| 2025 | $1,820.00 (-7.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $148,430 Land $7,650 Building $140,780 | $148,430 Land $7,650 Building $140,780 |
| 2024 | $1,974.00 | ||
| 2023 | $148,430 Land $7,650 Building $140,780 | $148,430 Land $7,650 Building $140,780 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 209 Prospect 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 209 Prospect 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 210 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 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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