Buena Vista County property record for 309 Johnson St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 818 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,064 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-178-003 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-178-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 818 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 309 JOHNSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-1444 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 08-15 ALTA CORP. |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA 2ND ADD |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 JOHNSON ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1444 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20251009 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000221 |
| 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 | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $88,700 (+7.22%) Land $21,400 Building $67,300 | $88,700 (+7.22%) Land $21,400 Building $67,300 | |
| 2025 | $1,064.00 (-15.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $82,730 (+3.91%) Land $12,240 Building $70,490 | $82,730 (+3.91%) Land $12,240 Building $70,490 |
| 2024 | $1,262.00 (+17.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $79,620 (+28.09%) Land $12,240 Building $67,380 | $79,620 (+28.09%) Land $12,240 Building $67,380 | |
| 2022 | $1,076.00 | $62,160 Land $12,240 Building $49,920 | |
| 2021 | $62,160 Land $12,240 Building $49,920 |
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
| 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.
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 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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