Buena Vista County property record for 721 Johnson St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,447 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.506 acres (22,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,010 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-330-006 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-330-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,447 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,050 sqft (0.506 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 191 ft deep x 116 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 190 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 721 JOHNSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-1624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 26-91-38 ALTA CORP. AUD S/D UNPLAT NE 1/4 SW 1/4 EX N 6' LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITORS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
721 Johnson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2007.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 721 JOHNSON ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1624 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20073040 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 721 Johnson St was $2,010 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7.1% 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 | $166,700 (+3.4%) Land $35,500 Building $131,200 | $166,700 (+3.4%) Land $35,500 Building $131,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,010.00 (-7.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $161,220 Land $26,840 Building $134,380 | $161,220 Land $26,840 Building $134,380 |
| 2024 | $2,164.00 | ||
| 2023 | $155,760 (+26.81%) Land $26,840 Building $128,920 | $155,760 Land $26,840 Building $128,920 | |
| 2022 | $2,126.00 | $122,830 Land $26,840 Building $95,990 | |
| 2021 | $122,830 Land $26,840 Building $95,990 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 721 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 721 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 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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