213 Johnson St, Alta, IA 51002 Property Records

Buena Vista County property record for 213 Johnson St, Alta, IA 51002

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.193 acres (8,400 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$151,500 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill	$2,854 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2024 Line of Credit Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-26-135-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-26-135-005`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,650 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	574 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1959
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	Attached
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	99 sqft
Patio Area	300 sqft
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	213 JOHNSON ST
City	ALTA
State	IA
Zip	51002-1224
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	07-14 ALTA CORP.
Legal Subdivision	SECOND ADD
Jurisdiction	BUENA VISTA IA
Township / Civil Division	NOKOMIS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2021
Census Tract	960600

Owner

213 Johnson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2018.

Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	213 JOHNSON ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1224
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 5, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNITED BANK OF IOWA
Dec 12, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage UNITED BANK OF IOWA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 12, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 12, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 30, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20183279
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUENA VISTA IA
Property Address	213 JOHNSON ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1224
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 8, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000240462
Date	Mar 5, 2024
Instrument	240462

Lender

Name	UNITED BANK OF IOWA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BUENA VISTA IA
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2018
Property Address	213 JOHNSON ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1224
Document Number	183279
Instrument Date	Dec 6, 2018
Instrument	183279
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 15, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	213 JOHNSTON ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1224

Mortgage

Document Number	0000183280
Date	Dec 12, 2018
Instrument	183280

Lender

Name	UNITED BANK OF IOWA

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 213 Johnson St was $2,854 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
Municipality	Alta City
County	Buena Vista County
Unified School District	Alta-Aurelia Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$163,300 (-19.85%) Land $21,400 Building $141,900	$163,300 (-19.85%) Land $21,400 Building $141,900
2025	$2,854.00 (-7.04%) Homeowner's exemption	$203,740 Land $7,650 Building $196,090	$203,740 Land $7,650 Building $196,090
2024	$3,070.00
2023		$203,740 (+31.88%) Land $7,650 Building $196,090	$203,740 Land $7,650 Building $196,090
2022	$2,520.00 Homeowner's exemption	$154,490 Land $7,650 Building $146,840
2021			$154,490 Land $7,650 Building $146,840

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 213 Johnson 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.

Wildfire

The area around 213 Johnson 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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