Buena Vista County property record for 5431 40th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,766 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 39 acres (1,698,840 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,916 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-04-200-007 |
| Primary APN | 09-04-200-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,766 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| Basement Area | 876 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 876 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,698,840 sqft (39 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5431 40TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 04-91-38 ALTA NOKOMIS SE NE |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA NOKOMIS |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 700 CLOVER LN, STORM LAKE, IA 50588-2701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $252,800 (+6.18%) Land $104,200 Building $148,600 | $252,800 (+6.18%) Land $104,200 Building $148,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,916.00 (+0.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $238,090 (+13.86%) Land $104,220 Building $133,870 | $238,090 (+13.86%) Land $104,220 Building $133,870 |
| 2024 | $2,900.00 (+12.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $209,110 (+29.54%) Land $75,240 Building $133,870 | $209,110 (+29.54%) Land $75,240 Building $133,870 | |
| 2022 | $2,572.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $161,430 Land $60,610 Building $100,820 | |
| 2021 | $161,430 Land $60,610 Building $100,820 |
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 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.
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