Buena Vista County property record for 301 W 4th St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,158 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-151-016 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-151-016 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,158 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 2,158 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,941 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,158 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 598 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 301 W 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-1319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 26-91-38 ALTA CORP. C & F S/D LOTS 1,8,9 OF C&F S/D LOT 18 (EXEMPT) AUD S/D W 1/2 NW S 5' LOT 3 ALL LOT 9 EXEMPT |
| Legal Subdivision | C & F S/D |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,3,8-9 |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
301 W 4th St, a single family home, is owned by a company.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | ALTA, IA 51002 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $367,700 (-1.21%) Land $26,800 Building $340,900 | |
| 2025 | $372,220 Land $21,560 Building $350,660 | $372,220 Land $21,560 Building $350,660 |
| 2023 | $276,440 | $276,440 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 301 W 4th 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 301 W 4th 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.
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 358 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 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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