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701 Benson St, Alta, IA 51002 Property Records

Buena Vista County property record for 701 Benson St, Alta, IA 51002

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,628 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size0.278 acres (12,100 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Tax Bill$3,320 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-27-426-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-27-426-006

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,628 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,348 sqft
Basement Area1,348 sqft
Finished Basement1,225 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,348 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1984
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1984
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area12,100 sqft (0.278 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 110 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area616 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area24 sqft
Deck Area121 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address701 BENSON ST
CityALTA
StateIA
Zip51002-1802
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description06-02 ALTA CORP. STOKES FIRST ADD.
Legal SubdivisionSTOKES FIRST ADD
JurisdictionBUENA VISTA IA
Township / Civil DivisionNOKOMIS
Census Block Group3
Census Block3109
Census Tract960600

Owner

701 Benson St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2020.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address701 BENSON ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1802
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateJun 25, 2020
Transfer Doc0000001664
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBUENA VISTA IA
Recording DateJun 26, 2020
Property Address701 BENSON ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1802
Document Number201664
Instrument DateJun 25, 2020
Instrument201664
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 26, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address701 BENSON ST, 701, ALTA, IA 51002-1802

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address701 BENSON ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1802

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 701 Benson St was $3,320 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
MunicipalityAlta City
CountyBuena Vista County
Unified School DistrictAlta-Aurelia Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$263,800 (+5.64%) Land $32,600 Building $231,200$263,800 (+5.64%) Land $32,600 Building $231,200
2025$3,320.00 (-7.31%) Homeowner's exemption$249,720 Land $28,440 Building $221,280$249,720 Land $28,440 Building $221,280
2024$3,582.00
2023$249,720 (+29.24%) Land $28,440 Building $221,280$249,720 Land $28,440 Building $221,280
2022$3,190.00 Homeowner's exemption$193,220 Land $28,440 Building $164,780
2021$193,220 Land $28,440 Building $164,780

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 701 Benson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 13, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 701 Benson St 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 RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemALTA MUNICIPAL WATER PLANT
serves 2,087 people · EPA ID IA1108025
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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