Buena Vista County property record for 218 Cyclone Dr, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,826 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 0.345 acres (15,012 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $256,000 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,728 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-377-018 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-377-018 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,826 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,826 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,826 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,012 sqft (0.345 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 904 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 95 sqft |
| Deck Area | 156 sqft |
| Patio Area | 268 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 218 CYCLONE DR |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-4700 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 18-00 ALTA CORP. EIGHTH ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | EIGHTH ADD |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2048 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
218 Cyclone Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2026.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 CYCLONE DR, ALTA, IA 51002-4700 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20101298 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000460 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Cyclone Dr was $5,728 with a homeowner's exemption, 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 | $392,700 (-1.28%) Land $46,800 Building $345,900 | $392,700 (-1.28%) Land $46,800 Building $345,900 | |
| 2025 | $5,728.00 (-6.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $397,780 Land $33,050 Building $364,730 | $397,780 Land $33,050 Building $364,730 |
| 2024 | $6,146.00 | ||
| 2023 | $397,780 (+27.62%) Land $33,050 Building $364,730 | $397,780 Land $33,050 Building $364,730 | |
| 2022 | $5,240.00 Homeowner's exemption | $311,690 Land $33,050 Building $278,640 | |
| 2021 | $311,690 Land $33,050 Building $278,640 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 218 Cyclone Dr 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 risk around 218 Cyclone Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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: 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 28 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 |
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