Buena Vista County property record for 717 Division St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $52,000 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,178 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-306-005 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-306-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 576 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 175 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 717 DIVISION ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-1551 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 06-02 ALTA CORP. FAIRVIEW 1ST ADD. (SUB OF BLK 2) W 70' |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2057 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
717 Division St is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2009.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 409 W 8TH ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1506 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20093768 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 717 DIVISION ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1551 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000221374 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 221374 |
| Name | CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 717 Division St was $1,178, 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 | $89,700 (+12.67%) Land $15,500 Building $74,200 | $89,700 (+12.67%) Land $15,500 Building $74,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,178.00 (-6.66%) | $79,610 Land $8,880 Building $70,730 | $79,610 Land $8,880 Building $70,730 |
| 2024 | $1,262.00 | ||
| 2023 | $79,610 (+27.29%) Land $8,880 Building $70,730 | $79,610 Land $8,880 Building $70,730 | |
| 2022 | $1,082.00 | $62,540 Land $8,880 Building $53,660 | |
| 2021 | $62,540 Land $8,880 Building $53,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 717 Division 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 717 Division 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 358 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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