Buena Vista County property record for 5979 40th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,552 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 38 acres (1,655,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,578 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-33-400-004 |
| Primary APN | 09-33-400-004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,552 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 784 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,655,280 sqft (38 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5979 40TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 33-91-38 ALTA NOKOMIS SE SE |
| Legal Range | 38W |
| Legal Township | 91N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA NOKOMIS |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
5979 40th Ave, a rural home, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2008.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 147 BELGLEN LN, LOS GATOS, CA 95032-5137 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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 | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 2008249 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5979 40th Ave was $3,578, down 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 | $301,500 (+5.86%) Land $103,700 Building $197,800 | $301,500 (+5.86%) Land $103,700 Building $197,800 | |
| 2025 | $3,578.00 (-1%) | $284,800 Land $103,780 Building $181,020 | $284,800 Land $103,780 Building $181,020 |
| 2024 | $3,614.00 | ||
| 2023 | $255,550 (+31.96%) Land $74,900 Building $180,650 | $255,550 Land $74,900 Building $180,650 | |
| 2022 | $3,124.00 Additional exemption filed | $193,660 Land $60,290 Building $133,370 | |
| 2021 | $193,660 Land $60,290 Building $133,370 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5979 40th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 5979 40th 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Evertek Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 25 / 15 |
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