Buena Vista County property record for 542 540th St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 32.8 acres (1,431,817 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,090 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-200-002 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-200-002 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 1,431,817 sqft (32.8 acres) |
|---|---|
| Granary | Granary |
| Street Address | 542 540TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Miscellaneous |
| Legal Description | 02-91-38 ALTA NOKOMIS PT. NW NE |
| Legal Range | 38 |
| Legal Township | 91 |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA NOKOMIS |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
542 540th St is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2016.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2016 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,790 (+27.16%) Land $61,090 Building $1,700 | $62,790 Land $61,090 Building $1,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,090.00 Additional exemption filed | $49,380 Land $49,260 Building $120 | |
| 2021 | $49,380 Land $49,260 Building $120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 540th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 542 540th St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| Evertek Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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