Buena Vista County property record for 5245 50th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,783 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 2.57 acres (111,949 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,426 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-27-200-005 |
| Primary APN | 05-27-200-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,783 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 336 sqft |
| Basement Area | 168 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 168 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 111,949 sqft (2.57 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Poultry House | Poultry House |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 5245 50TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 27-92-38 ALTA ELK 2.57 AC IN SE NE |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA ELK |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1196 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
5245 50th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2026.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5245 50TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7435 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026436 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5245 50th Ave was $1,426 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $241,600 (+75.06%) Land $71,300 Building $170,300 | $241,600 (+75.06%) Land $71,300 Building $170,300 | |
| 2025 | $1,426.00 Homeowner's exemption | $138,010 Land $26,330 Building $111,680 | $138,010 Land $26,330 Building $111,680 |
| 2024 | $1,426.00 | ||
| 2023 | $127,860 Land $26,330 Building $101,530 | $127,860 Land $26,330 Building $101,530 | |
| 2022 | $1,194.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5245 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.
The area around 5245 50th 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.
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