Buena Vista County property record for 5520 70th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Agricultural Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 42.2 acres (1,839,974 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,019,500 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,612 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-07-100-004 |
| Primary APN | 10-07-100-004 |
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| Lot Area | 1,839,974 sqft (42.2 acres) |
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| Street Address | 5520 70TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7401 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Agricultural |
| Legal Description | 07-91-37 ALTA WASHINGTON SW NW |
| Legal Range | 37W |
| Legal Township | 91N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA WASHINGTON |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3056 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
5520 70th Ave, agricultural vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12820 N YALE RD, MEAD, WA 99021-8323 |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021682 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5520 70th Ave was $1,612, up 1% 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 | $109,200 (-0.05%) Land $109,200 | $109,200 (-0.05%) Land $109,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,612.00 (+9.96%) | $109,250 Land $109,250 | $109,250 Land $109,250 |
| 2024 | $1,466.00 | ||
| 2023 | $78,830 (+24.2%) Land $78,830 | $78,830 Land $78,830 | |
| 2022 | $1,392.00 Additional exemption filed | $63,470 Land $63,470 | |
| 2021 | $63,470 Land $63,470 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5520 70th 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.
The area around 5520 70th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | 500 / 100 |
| Evertek Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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