Buena Vista County property record for 5159 70th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 2,739 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,646 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-24-400-004 |
| Primary APN | 05-24-400-004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,739 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,753 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,275 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Log Home |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 729 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 521 sqft |
| Patio Area | 121 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 5159 70TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7477 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 24-92-38 ALTA ELK PT. NE SE (275' X 316.80') |
| Legal Range | 38 |
| Legal Township | 92 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA ELK |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1192 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 3, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5163 70TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7477 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $654,670 (-) Land $24,770 Building $629,900 | $654,670 (-) Land $24,770 Building $629,900 | |
| 2024 | $7,646.00 (+34.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $654,670 (+50.17%) Land $24,770 Building $629,900 | $654,670 (+50.17%) Land $24,770 Building $629,900 | |
| 2022 | $5,670.00 Homeowner's exemption | $435,950 Land $24,770 Building $411,180 | |
| 2021 | $435,950 Land $24,770 Building $411,180 |
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 3 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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