Buena Vista County property record for 5090 70th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 4.56 acres (198,634 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,432 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-18-300-007 |
| Primary APN | 06-18-300-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 328 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,112 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,112 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 198,634 sqft (4.56 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 312 sqft |
| Granary | Granary |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5090 70TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7476 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 18-92-37 ALTA SCOTT LOT B IN SW SW |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA SCOTT |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1177 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
5090 70th Ave, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2006.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5090 70TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7476 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001681 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 5090 70TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7476 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000017/0000002911 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Book Page | 0000000017/0000002911 |
| Instrument | 000000172911 |
| Name | CENTERBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 98 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5090 70th Ave was $1,432 with a homeowner's exemption, down 8.2% 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 | $143,000 (+8.89%) Land $5,600 Building $137,400 | $143,000 (+8.89%) Land $5,600 Building $137,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,432.00 (-8.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $131,330 Land $5,600 Building $125,730 | $131,330 Land $5,600 Building $125,730 |
| 2024 | $1,560.00 | ||
| 2023 | $128,410 (+47.12%) Land $4,110 Building $124,300 | $128,410 Land $4,110 Building $124,300 | |
| 2022 | $1,132.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $87,280 Land $3,320 Building $83,960 | |
| 2021 | $87,280 Land $3,320 Building $83,960 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5090 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.
The area around 5090 70th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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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