Buena Vista County property record for 5449 85th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 39 acres (1,698,840 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,476 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-05-100-004 |
| Primary APN | 10-05-100-004 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 1,698,840 sqft (39 acres) |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Granary | Granary |
| Quonset Hut | Quonset Hut |
| Street Address | 5449 85TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | 05-91-37 ALTA WASHINGTON SE NW |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA WASHINGTON |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
5449 85th Ave, an agricultural property, is owned by a company.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 112 W 8TH AVE, WEBSTER, SD 57274-1338 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5449 85th Ave was $1,476, up 2.2% from the year before.
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 | $99,800 (-0.03%) Land $88,800 Building $11,000 | $99,800 (-0.03%) Land $88,800 Building $11,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,476.00 (+2.22%) | $99,830 Land $88,850 Building $10,980 | $99,830 Land $88,850 Building $10,980 |
| 2024 | $1,444.00 | ||
| 2023 | $77,250 (+42.53%) Land $64,220 Building $13,030 | $77,250 Land $64,220 Building $13,030 | |
| 2022 | $1,190.00 Additional exemption filed | $54,200 Land $51,880 Building $2,320 | |
| 2021 | $54,200 Land $51,880 Building $2,320 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5449 85th Ave 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 5449 85th Ave 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 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 / 15 |
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