Buena Vista County property record for 256 620th St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 6 ba · 2,848 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 1.45 acres (63,162 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $319,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,728 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-17-200-008 |
| Primary APN | 13-17-200-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Half Baths | 5 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,848 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 63,162 sqft (1.45 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 442 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 256 620TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7579 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 17-90-38 ALTA MAPLE VALLEY LOT C IN NW NE |
| Legal Lot Number | C |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 3, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 256 620TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-7579 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $327,980 (-) Land $23,990 Building $303,990 | $327,980 (-) Land $23,990 Building $303,990 | |
| 2024 | $3,728.00 (+16.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $327,980 (+29.33%) Land $23,990 Building $303,990 | $327,980 (+29.33%) Land $23,990 Building $303,990 | |
| 2022 | $3,196.00 Homeowner's exemption | $253,600 Land $23,990 Building $229,610 | |
| 2021 | $253,600 Land $23,990 Building $229,610 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Evertek Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 25 / 10 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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