Buena Vista County property record for 4936 50th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,689 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 4.02 acres (175,111 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,744 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-11-100-007 |
| Primary APN | 05-11-100-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,689 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 175,111 sqft (4.02 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 95 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 4936 50TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7488 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 11-92-38 ALTA ELK 4.02 AC IN SW NW |
| Legal Range | 38W |
| Legal Township | 92N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA ELK |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1128 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1027 500TH ST, REMBRANDT, IA 50576-7528 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20241523 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4936 50TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7488 |
| Document Number | 0000214027 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 214027 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $236.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4936 50TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7488 |
| Document Number | 0000214028 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 214028 |
| Name | TRADITION MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $215,700 (+38.3%) Land $82,100 Building $133,600 | $215,700 (+38.3%) Land $82,100 Building $133,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,744.00 (-7.72%) | $155,970 (-) Land $28,280 Building $127,690 | $155,970 (-) Land $28,280 Building $127,690 |
| 2024 | $1,890.00 (+19.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $155,970 (+31.25%) Land $28,280 Building $127,690 | $155,970 (+31.25%) Land $28,280 Building $127,690 | |
| 2022 | $1,578.00 Homeowner's exemption | $118,830 Land $28,280 Building $90,550 | |
| 2021 | $118,830 Land $28,280 Building $90,550 |
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 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) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Evertek Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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