Buena Vista County property record for 656 520th St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 23.2 acres (1,011,463 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,498 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 05-25-200-010 |
| Primary APN | 05-25-200-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,011,463 sqft (23.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Granary | Granary |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 656 520TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-7535 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 25-92-38 ALTA ELK LOT A NW NE |
| Legal Range | 38 |
| Legal Township | 92 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1198 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
Source: Buena Vista County records · APN 05-25-200-010
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2117 430TH ST, SUTHERLAND, IA 51058-6003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Buena Vista County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Unified School District | Alta-Aurelia Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $192,240 (+8.89%) Land $46,500 Building $145,740 | $192,240 (+8.89%) Land $46,500 Building $145,740 | |
| 2024 | $2,498.00 (+24.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $176,540 (+40.41%) Land $33,660 Building $142,880 | $176,540 (+40.41%) Land $33,660 Building $142,880 | |
| 2022 | $2,008.00 Additional exemption filed | $125,730 Land $26,760 Building $98,970 | |
| 2021 | $125,730 Land $26,760 Building $98,970 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 13, 2022 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Evertek Enterprises Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
Based on FCC filings for 1 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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