Buena Vista County property record for 406 S Main St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,338 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-157-007 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-157-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,174 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 646 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,174 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 375 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,174 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Deck Area | 202 sqft |
| Patio Area | 202 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 406 S MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-1302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 02-19 ALTA CORP. |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA 3RD ADD |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
406 S Main St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2023.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 406 S MAIN ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20073645 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000375 |
| 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 | $189,500 (-2.63%) Land $19,100 Building $170,400 | $189,500 (-2.63%) Land $19,100 Building $170,400 | |
| 2025 | $194,610 Land $10,920 Building $183,690 | $194,610 Land $10,920 Building $183,690 | |
| 2023 | $194,610 (+32.1%) Land $10,920 Building $183,690 | $194,610 Land $10,920 Building $183,690 | |
| 2022 | $2,338.00 Homeowner's exemption | $147,320 Land $10,920 Building $136,400 | |
| 2021 | $147,320 Land $10,920 Building $136,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 406 S Main 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.
The area around 406 S Main 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 |
|---|
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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