Buena Vista County property record for 5318 85th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,978 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 30 acres (1,309,849 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,720 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-32-200-011 |
| Primary APN | 06-32-200-011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,978 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,140 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,309,849 sqft (30 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5318 85TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 32-92-37 ALTA SCOTT NW NE (EX PTS) & (EX PT LOT D) |
| Legal Range | 37W |
| Legal Township | 92N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA SCOTT |
| Legal Lot Number | D |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5318 85TH AVE, STORM LAKE, IA 50588-7700 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002746 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,720.00 | $282,170 (+8.34%) Land $62,020 Building $220,150 | $282,170 (+8.34%) Land $62,020 Building $220,150 |
| 2024 | $3,720.00 (+41.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $260,460 (+55%) Land $44,870 Building $215,590 | $260,460 (+55%) Land $44,870 Building $215,590 | |
| 2022 | $2,632.00 Additional exemption filed | $168,040 Land $36,250 Building $131,790 | |
| 2021 | $168,040 Land $36,250 Building $131,790 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% 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 6 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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