Buena Vista County property record for 5068 70th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,368 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 5.24 acres (228,254 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,018 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-18-300-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-18-300-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,368 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 228,254 sqft (5.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 88 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 88 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Granary | Granary |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 5068 70TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7476 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 18-92-37 ALTA SCOTT PT. NW SW |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA SCOTT |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1177 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
5068 70th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5068 70TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7476 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5068 70th Ave was $3,018 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7.9% 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 | $376,400 (+35.03%) Land $98,200 Building $278,200 | $376,400 (+35.03%) Land $98,200 Building $278,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,018.00 (-7.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $278,760 Land $31,200 Building $247,560 | $278,760 Land $31,200 Building $247,560 |
| 2024 | $3,278.00 | ||
| 2023 | $278,760 (+33.79%) Land $31,200 Building $247,560 | $278,760 Land $31,200 Building $247,560 | |
| 2022 | $2,668.00 Homeowner's exemption | $208,360 Land $31,200 Building $177,160 | |
| 2021 | $208,360 Land $31,200 Building $177,160 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5068 70th 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 5068 70th 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 2 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 / 10 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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