602 Prospect St, Alta, IA 51002 Property Records

Buena Vista County property record for 602 Prospect St, Alta, IA 51002

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,712 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$183,000 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill	$2,458 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-26-326-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-26-326-005`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,712 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	856 sqft
Basement Area	856 sqft
Finished Basement	375 sqft
Unfinished Basement	856 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Exterior Material	Metal
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Foundation Type	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	816 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	292 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Hot Water
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	602 PROSPECT ST
City	ALTA
State	IA
Zip	51002-1619
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	01-03 ALTA CORP. LAKEVIEW ADD.
Legal Subdivision	LAKEVIEW ADD
Jurisdiction	BUENA VISTA IA
Township / Civil Division	NOKOMIS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2051
Census Tract	960600

Owner

Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	602 PROSPECT ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1619
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 4, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2023769
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BUENA VISTA IA
Recording Date	Apr 19, 2023
Property Address	602 PROSPECT ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1619
Document Number	0000230769
Instrument Date	Apr 13, 2023
Instrument	230769
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 6, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$292.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	602 PROSPECT ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1619

Mortgage

Document Number	0000230770
Date	Apr 19, 2023
Instrument	230770

Lender

Name	CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
Municipality	Alta City
County	Buena Vista County
Unified School District	Alta-Aurelia Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$202,200 (+14.29%) Land $23,900 Building $178,300	$202,200 (+14.29%) Land $23,900 Building $178,300
2025	$2,458.00 (-7.03%) Homeowner's exemption	$176,920 (-) Land $13,650 Building $163,270	$176,920 (-) Land $13,650 Building $163,270
2024	$2,644.00 (+11.94%)
2023		$176,920 (+29.64%) Land $13,650 Building $163,270	$176,920 (+29.64%) Land $13,650 Building $163,270
2022	$2,362.00	$136,470 Land $13,650 Building $122,820
2021			$136,470 Land $13,650 Building $122,820

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 13, 2022

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	ALTA MUNICIPAL WATER PLANT serves 2,087 people · EPA ID IA1108025
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Nov 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 358 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 50
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Nextlink, T-Mobile.

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