Buena Vista County property record for 409 Peterson St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $154 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-156-003 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-156-003 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Street Address | 409 PETERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 08-20 ALTA CORP. |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
409 Peterson St is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2021.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 413 PETERSON ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1353 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003632 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 409 Peterson St was $154, down 7.2% 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 | $17,700 (+69.38%) Land $15,000 Building $2,700 | $17,700 (+69.38%) Land $15,000 Building $2,700 | |
| 2025 | $154.00 (-7.23%) | $10,450 Land $7,960 Building $2,490 | $10,450 Land $7,960 Building $2,490 |
| 2024 | $166.00 | ||
| 2023 | $10,450 (+10.12%) Land $7,960 Building $2,490 | $10,450 Land $7,960 Building $2,490 | |
| 2022 | $164.00 | $9,490 Land $7,960 Building $1,530 | |
| 2021 | $9,490 Land $7,960 Building $1,530 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 409 Peterson 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 409 Peterson 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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