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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $50,000 on Oct 15, 2021

509 W 1ST ST

ALTA, IA 51002
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,149 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Oct 15, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$910 (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.$113,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$88,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$61,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$113,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyBUENA VISTA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 0.8 mi
E
Alta Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.8 mi
M
Alta-Aurelia Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 6.6 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

509 W 1st 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.

  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Alta 51002
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Alta 51002
  • Older than 97% 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.

Living area1,149 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,538 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 509 W 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlta 51002Buena Vista County
Living areabigger than1,149 ft²19% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac11% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than18903% of homes4% of homes

About 509 W 1st St

When did 509 W 1st St, Alta, IA last sell?

509 W 1st St, Alta, IA last sold on Oct 15, 2021 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 W 1st St, Alta, IA?

509 W 1st St, Alta, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,149 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 509 W 1st St, Alta, IA built?

509 W 1st St, Alta, IA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 W 1st St, Alta, IA?

509 W 1st 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 509 W 1st St, Alta, IA compare to other homes in Alta 51002?

Among the 1,086 homes in Alta 51002, it is bigger than 19% of them (1,149 ft² against a typical 1,538 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1890 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 509 W 1st St, Alta, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 W 1st St, Alta, IA was $910. The county assessed it at $113,600.

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