Buena Vista County property record for 5175 50th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 2.91 acres (126,760 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,440 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-22-400-004 |
| Primary APN | 05-22-400-004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,920 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 126,760 sqft (2.91 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 304 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 5175 50TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7434 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 22-92-38 ALTA ELK PT. E 1/2 SE (363' X 383.63') |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA ELK |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1143 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
5175 50th Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2008.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59808 290TH ST, CAMBRIDGE, IA 50046-8527 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001905 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5175 50th Ave was $1,440, down 7.7% 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 | $236,800 (+84.07%) Land $77,200 Building $159,600 | $236,800 (+84.07%) Land $77,200 Building $159,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,440.00 (-7.69%) | $128,650 Land $27,300 Building $101,350 | $128,650 Land $27,300 Building $101,350 |
| 2024 | $1,560.00 | ||
| 2023 | $128,650 (+30.58%) Land $27,300 Building $101,350 | $128,650 Land $27,300 Building $101,350 | |
| 2022 | $1,308.00 | $98,520 Land $27,300 Building $71,220 | |
| 2021 | $98,520 Land $27,300 Building $71,220 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5175 50th 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 5175 50th 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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