Buena Vista County property record for 309 W 9th St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $146,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,480 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-308-014 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-308-014 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,256 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,256 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,450 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 174 sqft |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 309 W 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-1558 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 26-91-38 ALTA CORP. AUD S/D UNPLAT PT NW SW E 75' OF W 300' OF S 126' LOT 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2060 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
309 W 9th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 W 9TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1558 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20183344 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 309 W 9TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1558 |
| Document Number | 183344 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 183344 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 309 W 9TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1558 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 309 W 9th St was $2,480 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7% 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 | $196,900 (+10.39%) Land $26,000 Building $170,900 | $196,900 (+10.39%) Land $26,000 Building $170,900 | |
| 2025 | $2,480.00 (-6.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $178,370 Land $14,850 Building $163,520 | $178,370 Land $14,850 Building $163,520 |
| 2024 | $2,666.00 | ||
| 2023 | $178,370 (+29.37%) Land $14,850 Building $163,520 | $178,370 Land $14,850 Building $163,520 | |
| 2022 | $2,232.00 Homeowner's exemption | $137,880 Land $14,850 Building $123,030 | |
| 2021 | $137,880 Land $14,850 Building $123,030 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 309 W 9th 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.
Wildfire risk around 309 W 9th St 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 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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