Buena Vista County property record for 510 520th St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,754 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 5.62 acres (244,807 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,852 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-26-100-006 |
| Primary APN | 05-26-100-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,754 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 336 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 336 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 244,807 sqft (5.62 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Granary | Granary |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 510 520TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 26-92-38 ALTA ELK LOT A IN NW NW |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA ELK |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1195 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5326 100TH AVE, STORM LAKE, IA 50588-7552 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20111157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $260,800 (+2.28%) Land $92,900 Building $167,900 | $260,800 (+2.28%) Land $92,900 Building $167,900 | |
| 2025 | $2,852.00 (-7.7%) | $254,980 (+59.25%) Land $25,030 Building $229,950 | $254,980 (+59.25%) Land $25,030 Building $229,950 |
| 2024 | $3,090.00 (+89.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $160,110 (+30.46%) Land $25,030 Building $135,080 | $160,110 (+30.46%) Land $25,030 Building $135,080 | |
| 2022 | $1,630.00 | $122,730 Land $25,030 Building $97,700 | |
| 2021 | $122,730 Land $25,030 Building $97,700 |
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 | 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 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 / 15 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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