5293 50th Ave, Alta, IA 51002 Property Records

Buena Vista County property record for 5293 50th Ave, Alta, IA 51002

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 4 ba · 1,942 sqft · built 1991
Lot Size	5.14 acres (223,898 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$290,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,014 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2006 Mortgage Jul 2008 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`05-27-400-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05-27-400-005`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Half Baths	4 Half Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,942 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	772 sqft
Basement Area	1,214 sqft
Finished Basement	700 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,210 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1991
Effective Year Built	Effective 1991
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	223,898 sqft (5.14 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	594 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	44 sqft
Patio Area	288 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Granary	Granary

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5293 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 PT SE SE
Legal Range	38W
Legal Township	92N
Legal Section	27
Legal Subdivision	ALTA ELK
Jurisdiction	BUENA VISTA IA
Township / Civil Division	ELK
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1196
Census Tract	960200

Owner

Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	5293 50TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7435
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 24, 2006	Deed of Trust, Mortgage THE CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Jul 1, 2008	Deed of Trust, Mortgage THE CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Nov 16, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITY STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20213600
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2006: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUENA VISTA IA
Property Address	5293 50TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7435
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000061164
Date	Apr 24, 2006
Instrument	061164

Lender

Name	THE CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Address	STORM LAKE, IA 50588

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

July 2008: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUENA VISTA IA
Property Address	5293 50TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7435
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000081815
Date	Jul 1, 2008
Instrument	081815

Lender

Name	THE CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Address	STORM LAKE, IA 50588

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BUENA VISTA IA
Recording Date	Nov 16, 2021
Property Address	5293 50TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7435
Document Number	0000213600
Instrument Date	Nov 10, 2021
Instrument	213600
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$436.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	5293 50TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7435

Mortgage

Document Number	0000213601
Date	Nov 16, 2021
Instrument	213601

Lender

Name	CITY STATE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Buena Vista County
Unified School District	Alta-Aurelia Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$391,700 (+39.72%) Land $92,600 Building $299,100	$391,700 (+39.72%) Land $92,600 Building $299,100
2025	$3,014.00 (-3.09%) Homeowner's exemption	$280,340 (+5.06%) Land $30,230 Building $250,110	$280,340 (+5.06%) Land $30,230 Building $250,110
2024	$3,110.00 (+21.39%)
2023		$266,850 (+32.18%) Land $30,230 Building $236,620	$266,850 (+32.18%) Land $30,230 Building $236,620
2022	$2,562.00 Homeowner's exemption	$201,880 Land $30,230 Building $171,650
2021			$201,880 Land $30,230 Building $171,650

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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