Buena Vista County property record for 506 Division St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,412 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,697 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $138,500 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,694 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-158-005 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-158-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,412 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,412 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 550 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,412 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,697 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 86.6 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 506 DIVISION ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-1344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 03-35 ALTA CORP. E1/2 & E1/2 OF N 20' LOT 4 E1/2 OF S 20' LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA 7TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,4 |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 55, ALTA, IA 51002-0055 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20121970 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $249,100 (+20.03%) Land $29,800 Building $219,300 | $249,100 (+20.03%) Land $29,800 Building $219,300 | |
| 2025 | $2,694.00 (-7.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $207,530 (-) Land $17,000 Building $190,530 | $207,530 (-) Land $17,000 Building $190,530 |
| 2024 | $2,912.00 (+10.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $207,530 (+28.41%) Land $17,000 Building $190,530 | $207,530 (+28.41%) Land $17,000 Building $190,530 | |
| 2022 | $2,644.00 Homeowner's exemption | $161,610 Land $17,000 Building $144,610 | |
| 2021 | $161,610 Land $17,000 Building $144,610 |
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 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
May also be available: Nextlink, T-Mobile.
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