Buena Vista County property record for 389 520th St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,339 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 10.9 acres (474,804 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $99,800 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,640 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-21-400-006 |
| Primary APN | 05-21-400-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,339 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,035 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,035 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,035 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 474,804 sqft (10.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 418 sqft |
| Deck Area | 256 sqft |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 389 520TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7533 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 21-92-38 ALTA ELK LOT B IN SE SE |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA ELK |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1142 |
| 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 | 389 520TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-7533 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20132719 |
| 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 | $234,900 (+4.06%) Land $14,800 Building $220,100 | $234,900 (+4.06%) Land $14,800 Building $220,100 | |
| 2025 | $2,640.00 (-7.17%) | $225,730 (+2.16%) Land $14,760 Building $210,970 | $225,730 (+2.16%) Land $14,760 Building $210,970 |
| 2024 | $2,844.00 (+37.13%) | ||
| 2023 | $220,950 (+48.61%) Land $10,870 Building $210,080 | $220,950 (+48.61%) Land $10,870 Building $210,080 | |
| 2022 | $2,074.00 Additional exemption filed | $148,680 Land $8,750 Building $139,930 | |
| 2021 | $148,680 Land $8,750 Building $139,930 |
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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Evertek Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 25 / 15 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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