Buena Vista County property record for 6079 40th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,147 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 5.06 acres (220,414 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,854 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-04-400-008 |
| Primary APN | 13-04-400-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,147 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 220,414 sqft (5.06 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 278 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Poultry House | Poultry House |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 6079 40TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7522 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 04-90-38 ALTA MAPLE VALLEY LOT B IN E 1/2 SE 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 38W |
| Legal Township | 90N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA MAPLE VALLEY |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
6079 40th Ave, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2012.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6079 40TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7522 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 2012480 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 8, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000480 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6079 40th Ave was $1,854, down 7.3% 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 | $174,900 (+9.57%) Land $6,800 Building $168,100 | $174,900 (+9.57%) Land $6,800 Building $168,100 | |
| 2025 | $1,854.00 (-7.3%) | $159,630 Land $6,780 Building $152,850 | $159,630 Land $6,780 Building $152,850 |
| 2024 | $2,000.00 | ||
| 2023 | $156,530 (+36.76%) Land $4,980 Building $151,550 | $156,530 Land $4,980 Building $151,550 | |
| 2022 | $1,606.00 Additional exemption filed | $114,460 Land $4,030 Building $110,430 | |
| 2021 | $114,460 Land $4,030 Building $110,430 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6079 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 6079 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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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