Buena Vista County property record for 606 Prospect St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,827 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $142,500 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,930 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-326-006 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-326-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,827 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 575 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| 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 | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 252 sqft |
| Patio Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 606 PROSPECT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-1619 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 02-03 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 |
606 Prospect St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 606 PROSPECT ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1619 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20162054 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 606 PROSPECT ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1619 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000202732 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202732 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 606 Prospect St was $2,930 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7% from the year before.
Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Alta City |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Unified School District | Alta-Aurelia Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $203,100 (-2.73%) Land $23,900 Building $179,200 | $203,100 (-2.73%) Land $23,900 Building $179,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,930.00 (-6.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $208,790 Land $13,650 Building $195,140 | $208,790 Land $13,650 Building $195,140 |
| 2024 | $3,150.00 | ||
| 2023 | $208,790 (+29.31%) Land $13,650 Building $195,140 | $208,790 Land $13,650 Building $195,140 | |
| 2022 | $2,640.00 Homeowner's exemption | $161,460 Land $13,650 Building $147,810 | |
| 2021 | $161,460 Land $13,650 Building $147,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 606 Prospect St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 606 Prospect St 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: 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 |
| 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.
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 |
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