Buena Vista County property record for 5874 70th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,243 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $283,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,682 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Nov 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 10-30-302-010 |
| Primary APN | 10-30-302-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,243 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,243 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 625 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,343 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 504 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5874 70TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 30-91-37 ALTA WASH LC AREA SSD AUD S/D SW FR 1/4 PT. LOT 38 (100' X 183') & LOT 39 LOT D |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITORS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 38-39,D |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5874 70TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED BANK OF IOWA |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
| Jul 26, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20213409 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 5874 70TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7403 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000213134 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 213134 |
| Name | UNITED BANK OF IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 5874 70TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7403 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000213747 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 213747 |
| Name | CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5874 70TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7403 |
| Document Number | 0000222075 |
| Map Reference | IN 221789 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222075 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5874 70TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7403 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5874 70TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7403 |
| Document Number | 0000213409 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 213409 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $452.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5874 70TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7403 |
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 | $280,200 (+15.66%) Land $56,600 Building $223,600 | $280,200 (+15.66%) Land $56,600 Building $223,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,682.00 (-27.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $242,270 (+7.93%) Land $47,520 Building $194,750 | $242,270 (+7.93%) Land $47,520 Building $194,750 |
| 2024 | $3,723.00 (+15.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $224,470 (+31.21%) Land $39,000 Building $185,470 | $224,470 (+31.21%) Land $39,000 Building $185,470 | |
| 2022 | $3,229.00 Homeowner's exemption | $171,080 Land $39,000 Building $132,080 | |
| 2021 | $171,080 Land $39,000 Building $132,080 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
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 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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