Buena Vista County property record for 305 NE 1st St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 19,740 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 1.11 acres (48,351 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $94,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,060 (2022) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-23-376-007 |
| Primary APN | 09-23-376-007 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 19,740 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 19,740 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 48,351 sqft (1.11 acres) |
| Granary | 19,740 sqft |
| Street Address | 305 NE 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | 23-91-38 ALTA CORP. AUD S/D SE SW PARCEL 120' X 435.6' LOT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3096 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
305 NE 1st St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2023.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 220, STORM LAKE, IA 50588-0220 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232633 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002674 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 305 NE 1ST ST, ALTA, IA 51002 |
| Document Number | 202674 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202674 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 413 W 9TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1510 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $493,600 (+407.51%) Land $27,600 Building $466,000 | ||
| 2025 | $97,260 Land $12,780 Building $84,480 | $97,260 Land $12,780 Building $84,480 | |
| 2023 | $97,260 (-18.26%) | $97,260 | |
| 2022 | $2,060.00 | $118,990 Land $13,800 Building $105,190 | |
| 2021 | $118,990 Land $13,800 Building $105,190 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 305 NE 1st 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.
The area around 305 NE 1st 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 |
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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 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 |
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