Buena Vista County property record for 4870 50th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 38.4 acres (1,676,189 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,422 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-02-300-001 |
| Primary APN | 05-02-300-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,588 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 852 sqft |
| Basement Area | 852 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 375 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,676,189 sqft (38.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 384 sqft |
| Patio Area | 648 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 4870 50TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7463 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 02-92-38 ALTA ELK NW SW |
| Legal Range | 38 |
| Legal Township | 92 |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA ELK |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1130 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
Source: Buena Vista County records · APN 05-02-300-001
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4870 50TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7463 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Buena Vista County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Unified School District | Alta-Aurelia Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $215,560 (+13.27%) Land $84,160 Building $131,400 | $215,560 (+13.27%) Land $84,160 Building $131,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,422.00 (+9.39%) | ||
| 2023 | $190,300 (+36.38%) Land $60,970 Building $129,330 | $190,300 (+36.38%) Land $60,970 Building $129,330 | |
| 2022 | $2,214.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $139,540 Land $49,170 Building $90,370 | |
| 2021 | $139,540 Land $49,170 Building $90,370 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 13, 2022 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Evertek Enterprises Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
Based on FCC filings for 2 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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