Buena Vista County property record for 709 Johnson St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,838 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-330-003 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-330-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 275 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,152 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,520 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 884 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 709 JOHNSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-1624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 08-00 ALTA CORP. LARSONS 1ST ADD EX S 2' |
| Legal Subdivision | LARSONS 1ST ADD |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
709 Johnson St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 JOHNSON ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1624 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Johnson St was $2,838 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7.4% 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 | $230,400 (+6.1%) Land $24,300 Building $206,100 | $230,400 (+6.1%) Land $24,300 Building $206,100 | |
| 2025 | $2,838.00 (-7.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $217,150 Land $17,340 Building $199,810 | $217,150 Land $17,340 Building $199,810 |
| 2024 | $3,064.00 | ||
| 2023 | $217,150 (+32.3%) Land $17,340 Building $199,810 | $217,150 Land $17,340 Building $199,810 | |
| 2022 | $2,686.00 Homeowner's exemption | $164,130 Land $17,340 Building $146,790 | |
| 2021 | $164,130 Land $17,340 Building $146,790 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 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 709 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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