Buena Vista County property record for 701 Johnson St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,215 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,890 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-330-001 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-330-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,215 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 351 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,800 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 701 JOHNSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-1624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 10-00 ALTA CORP. LARSONS 1ST ADD. |
| Legal Subdivision | LARSONS 1ST ADD |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
701 Johnson St is held in a trust since November 2021.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 605 W 7TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1532 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20213545 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 701 Johnson St was $1,890, down 6.7% 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 | $149,600 (+17.13%) Land $25,000 Building $124,600 | $149,600 (+17.13%) Land $25,000 Building $124,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,890.00 (-6.71%) | $127,720 Land $17,850 Building $109,870 | $127,720 Land $17,850 Building $109,870 |
| 2024 | $2,026.00 | ||
| 2023 | $127,720 (+26.82%) Land $17,850 Building $109,870 | $127,720 Land $17,850 Building $109,870 | |
| 2022 | $1,742.00 | $100,710 Land $17,850 Building $82,860 | |
| 2021 | $100,710 Land $17,850 Building $82,860 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 701 Johnson 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.
Wildfire risk around 701 Johnson 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 Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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