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$81,471
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 81How 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

409 PETERSON ST

ALTA, IA 51002
0
Baths
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$81K
$66K low$97K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$154 (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.$17,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,450
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$17,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBUENA VISTA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.5 mi
E
Alta Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Alta-Aurelia Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 6.9 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

409 Peterson 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.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Alta 51002
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Alta 51002

What homes are worth in Alta 51002

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

This home
$54K$444K

This home is worth more than 8% of 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$81,471
CheaperTypical $175,653Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

How 409 Peterson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlta 51002Buena Vista County
Estimated valuepricier than$81,4718% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac18% of homes23% of homes

About 409 Peterson St

How much is 409 Peterson St, Alta, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 409 Peterson St, Alta, IA is $81,471 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $66,121 to $96,821. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 409 Peterson St, Alta, IA last sell?

409 Peterson St, Alta, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 409 Peterson St, Alta, IA?

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

How does 409 Peterson St, Alta, IA compare to other homes in Alta 51002?

Among the 1,086 homes in Alta 51002, it is worth more than 8% of them ($81,471 against a typical $175,653) and its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.26 ac). Measured against all of Buena Vista County, it is worth more than 16% of 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 409 Peterson St, Alta, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 409 Peterson St, Alta, IA was $154. The county assessed it at $17,700.

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