Buena Vista County property record for 809 W 2nd St, Alta, IA 51002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.372 acres (16,207 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $926 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-27-227-004 |
| Primary APN | 09-27-227-004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,207 sqft (0.372 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 432 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 809 W 2ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51002-1015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 27-91-38 ALTA CORP. AUD S/D NE NE W 90' OF W 178' OF S 180' LOT 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3091 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
809 W 2nd St is owned by a company that bought it in March 2005 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 809 W 2ND ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005774 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 809 W 2nd St was $926 with a homeowner's exemption, down 8.9% 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 | $130,600 (+48.34%) Land $31,200 Building $99,400 | $130,600 (+48.34%) Land $31,200 Building $99,400 | |
| 2025 | $926.00 (-8.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $88,040 Land $12,370 Building $75,670 | $88,040 Land $12,370 Building $75,670 |
| 2024 | $1,016.00 | ||
| 2023 | $88,040 (+42.95%) Land $12,370 Building $75,670 | $88,040 Land $12,370 Building $75,670 | |
| 2022 | $1,066.00 | $61,590 Land $12,370 Building $49,220 | |
| 2021 | $61,590 Land $12,370 Building $49,220 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 809 W 2nd 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 risk around 809 W 2nd 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 95% of the US · lower than 68% 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 157 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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