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$715,702$347 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $475,000 on Mar 14, 2023

301 ALTA VISTA ST

ALTA, IA 51002
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
2,060 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.04 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$716K
$592K low$839K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$475,000 · Mar 14, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,070 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$656,720 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$61,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$595,520
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$612,590
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$656,720

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBUENA VISTA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Alta-Aurelia High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Alta Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.6 mi
M
Alta-Aurelia Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 7.3 mi

District: Alta-Aurelia Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51002These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.146
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,500
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,469
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,842
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

301 Alta Vista St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Alta 51002
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Alta 51002
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Buena Vista County
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Buena Vista County
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Buena Vista County

What homes are worth in Alta 51002

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$51K$434K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Alta 51002.

How it measures up in Alta 51002

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alta 51002.

Estimated value$715,702
CheaperTypical $175,392Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$347
CheaperTypical $117Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area2,060 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size1.04 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 301 Alta Vista St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlta 51002Buena Vista County
Estimated valuepricier than$715,702almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$347almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than2,060 ft²82% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.04 ac69% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than196868% of homes70% of homes

About 301 Alta Vista St

How much is 301 Alta Vista St, Alta, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 301 Alta Vista St, Alta, IA is $715,702 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $592,379 to $839,025. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 301 Alta Vista St, Alta, IA last sell?

301 Alta Vista St, Alta, IA last sold on Mar 14, 2023 for $475,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 301 Alta Vista St, Alta, IA?

301 Alta Vista St, Alta, IA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,060 square feet of living space and a 1.04-acre lot.

When was 301 Alta Vista St, Alta, IA built?

301 Alta Vista St, Alta, IA was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 301 Alta Vista St, Alta, IA?

301 Alta Vista St, Alta, IA is assigned to Alta-Aurelia High School (high), rated C; Alta Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Alta-Aurelia Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Alta-Aurelia Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 301 Alta Vista St, Alta, IA compare to other homes in Alta 51002?

Among the 1,086 homes in Alta 51002, it is worth more than almost all of them ($715,702 against a typical $175,392), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($347 against a typical $117), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,060 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (1.04 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1968 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Buena Vista County, it is worth more than almost all homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 301 Alta Vista St, Alta, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 301 Alta Vista St, Alta, IA was $13,070. The county assessed it at $656,720.

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