Buena Vista County property record for 4809 40th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,538 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 8.87 acres (386,377 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,838 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-04-200-005 |
| Primary APN | 05-04-200-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,538 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,538 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,375 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,538 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 386,377 sqft (8.87 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 319 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4809 40TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 04-92-38 ALTA ELK LOT A IN NE NE |
| Legal Range | 38W |
| Legal Township | 92N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA ELK |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1112 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
4809 40th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2012.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4809 40TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20122856 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4809 40th Ave was $2,838, down 7.5% from the year before.
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 | $473,000 (+86.46%) Land $122,600 Building $350,400 | $473,000 (+86.46%) Land $122,600 Building $350,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,838.00 (-7.5%) | $253,670 Land $31,850 Building $221,820 | $253,670 Land $31,850 Building $221,820 |
| 2024 | $3,068.00 | ||
| 2023 | $253,170 (+30.91%) Land $31,850 Building $221,320 | $253,170 Land $31,850 Building $221,320 | |
| 2022 | $2,568.00 | $193,390 Land $31,850 Building $161,540 | |
| 2021 | $193,390 Land $31,850 Building $161,540 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4809 40th Ave 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 4809 40th Ave 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Evertek Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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