Buena Vista County property record for 5129 20th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $74 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-19-200-004 |
| Primary APN | 05-19-200-004 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Street Address | 5129 20TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7450 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | 19-92-38 AURELIA ELK PT. E SIDE S 1/2 NE (525' X 165') |
| Legal Subdivision | AURELIA ELK |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1136 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
5129 20th Ave, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2011.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5173 20TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7450 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20113416 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5129 20th Ave was $74, up 2.8% 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 | $5,100 (-1.16%) Land $3,800 Building $1,300 | $5,100 (-1.16%) Land $3,800 Building $1,300 | |
| 2025 | $74.00 (+2.78%) | $5,160 Land $3,840 Building $1,320 | $5,160 Land $3,840 Building $1,320 |
| 2024 | $72.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,970 (+71.12%) Land $2,780 Building $1,190 | $3,970 Land $2,780 Building $1,190 | |
| 2022 | $50.00 Additional exemption filed | $2,320 Land $2,240 Building $80 | |
| 2021 | $2,320 Land $2,240 Building $80 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5129 20th 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 5129 20th 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 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 |
| Nuvera Communications DSL | 10 / 1 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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