Buena Vista County property record for 6296 50th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,956 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 6.69 acres (291,416 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $217,500 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,304 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-14-300-007 |
| Primary APN | 13-14-300-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,956 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,956 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,956 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 291,416 sqft (6.69 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 784 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Deck Area | 186 sqft |
| Patio Area | 119 sqft |
| Granary | Granary |
| Silo | Silo |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 6296 50TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7472 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 14-90-38 ALTA MAPLE VALLEY N 416' OF LOT A IN SW SW |
| Legal Range | 38W |
| Legal Township | 90N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA MAPLE VALLEY |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1057 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
6296 50th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2012.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6296 50TH AVE, ALTA, IA 51002-7472 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20122427 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6296 50th Ave was $3,304, down 7.4% 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 | $384,000 (+29.7%) Land $71,900 Building $312,100 | $384,000 (+29.7%) Land $71,900 Building $312,100 | |
| 2025 | $3,304.00 (-7.4%) | $296,070 Land $39,330 Building $256,740 | $296,070 Land $39,330 Building $256,740 |
| 2024 | $3,568.00 | ||
| 2023 | $296,070 (+29.92%) Land $39,330 Building $256,740 | $296,070 Land $39,330 Building $256,740 | |
| 2022 | $3,018.00 | $227,890 Land $39,330 Building $188,560 | |
| 2021 | $227,890 Land $39,330 Building $188,560 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6296 50th 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.
The area around 6296 50th Ave 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| Evertek Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
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