Buena Vista County property record for 5885 50th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 1,589 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 2.22 acres (96,703 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,548 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Aug 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-27-476-003 |
| Primary APN | 09-27-476-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 4 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,589 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Basement Area | 640 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 640 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 96,703 sqft (2.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5885 50TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 27-91-38 ALTA NOKOMIS LOT A IN SE SE |
| Legal Range | 38W |
| Legal Township | 91N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3090 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
5885 50th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5885 50TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL BANK |
| Aug 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CENTERBANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 5885 50TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7410 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 211701 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 211701 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 5885 50TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7410 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000017/0000001881 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Book Page | 0000000017/0000001881 |
| Instrument | 000000171881 |
| Name | CENTERBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5885 50th Ave was $2,548 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7.9% 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 | $267,800 (+13.12%) Land $85,800 Building $182,000 | $267,800 (+13.12%) Land $85,800 Building $182,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,548.00 (-7.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $236,750 Land $30,550 Building $206,200 | $236,750 Land $30,550 Building $206,200 |
| 2024 | $2,768.00 | ||
| 2023 | $154,390 (+25.06%) Land $30,550 Building $123,840 | $154,390 Land $30,550 Building $123,840 | |
| 2022 | $1,540.00 Homeowner's exemption | $123,450 Land $30,550 Building $92,900 | |
| 2021 | $123,450 Land $30,550 Building $92,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5885 50th 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 5885 50th 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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