Buena Vista County property record for 218 570th St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,709 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 4.65 acres (202,554 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,404 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-20-100-001 |
| Primary APN | 09-20-100-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,709 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Basement Area | 392 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 392 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 202,554 sqft (4.65 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 218 570TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 20-91-38 ALTA NOKOMIS 4.65 A IN NW NW |
| Legal Range | 38W |
| Legal Township | 91N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA NOKOMIS |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3082 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
218 570th St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 570TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-7550 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 218 570th St was $1,404 with a homeowner's exemption, down 8.1% from the year before.
Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Unified School District | Alta-Aurelia Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $253,300 (+87.2%) Land $111,500 Building $141,800 | $253,300 (+87.2%) Land $111,500 Building $141,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,404.00 (-8.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $135,310 Land $29,250 Building $106,060 | $135,310 Land $29,250 Building $106,060 |
| 2024 | $1,528.00 | ||
| 2023 | $135,310 (+24.13%) Land $29,250 Building $106,060 | $135,310 Land $29,250 Building $106,060 | |
| 2022 | $1,346.00 Homeowner's exemption | $109,010 Land $29,250 Building $79,760 | |
| 2021 | $109,010 Land $29,250 Building $79,760 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 218 570th 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.
Wildfire risk around 218 570th 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 Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Evertek Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
May also be available: AT&T, Nextlink, Verizon.
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