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505 E 3rd St, Alta, IA 51002 Property Records

Buena Vista County property record for 505 E 3rd St, Alta, IA 51002 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Square Footage1,342 sqft Living Area
Lot Size14,352 sqft (0.329 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$170,000 (2018)
Tax Bill$3,916.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-26-252-002

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area1,342 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,342 sqft Basement
Finished Basement1,000 sqft Finished
Stories1 Stories
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Construction TypeBrick Construction
Foundation TypeBlock Foundation
Roof ConstructionHip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area14,352 sqft (0.329 acres)
Depth X Width171 ft x 83.3 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area405 sqft Garage

Exterior Amenities

Shed1 Shed
Shed Area120 sqft Shed
Deck Area288 sqft Deck
Patio Area144 sqft Patio
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area14 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address505 E 3RD ST
CityALTA
StateIA
Zip51002-1476
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description02-01 ALTA CORP. COUNTRY CLUB ADD.
Legal SubdivisionCOUNTRY CLUB ADD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionBUENA VISTA IA
Minor Civil DivisionNOKOMIS
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2002
Census Tract960600

Owner

Source: Buena Vista County records · APN 09-26-252-002

Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address505 E 3RD ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1476
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 14, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK
May 25, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on May 25, 2018
  • Deed Sale Price on May 25, 2018
  • Prior Sale Amount on Jan 03, 2014
Deed Doc Number000000181186
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBUENA VISTA IA
Property Address505 E 3RD ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1476
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number212906
DateSep 14, 2021
Instrument212906
Lender
NameCITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueOct 01, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBUENA VISTA IA
Recording DateMay 25, 2018
Property Address505 E 3RD ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1476
Document Number000000181186
Instrument DateMay 24, 2018
Instrument000000181186
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 15, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address505 E 3RD ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1476

Mortgage

Document Number000000181187
DateMay 25, 2018
Instrument000000181187
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term356 Months
DueJan 01, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Buena Vista County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
MunicipalityAlta City
CountyBuena Vista County
Unified School DistrictAlta-Aurelia Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$257,110 (-) Land $22,490 Building $234,620$257,110 (-) Land $22,490 Building $234,620
2024$3,916.00 (+21.31%)
2023$257,110 (+31.57%) Land $22,490 Building $234,620$257,110 (+31.57%) Land $22,490 Building $234,620
2022$3,228.00 Homeowner's exemption$195,410 Land $22,490 Building $172,920
2021$195,410 Land $22,490 Building $172,920

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