Buena Vista County property record for 379 490th St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Agricultural Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 38 acres (1,655,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,552 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-04-400-004 |
| Primary APN | 05-04-400-004 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 1,655,280 sqft (38 acres) |
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| Street Address | 379 490TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7523 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Agricultural |
| Legal Description | 04-92-38 ALTA ELK SE SE |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA ELK |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1112 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4970 30TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7500 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of October 6, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $106,800 (-0.01%) Land $106,800 | $106,800 (-0.01%) Land $106,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,552.00 (+9.92%) | $106,810 (+38.62%) Land $106,810 | $106,810 (+38.62%) Land $106,810 |
| 2024 | $1,412.00 (+4.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $77,050 (+24.41%) Land $77,050 | $77,050 (+24.41%) Land $77,050 | |
| 2022 | $1,348.00 Additional exemption filed | $61,930 Land $61,930 | |
| 2021 | $61,930 Land $61,930 |
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 | 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.
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