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$114,300
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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $235,000 on Mar 11, 2025

ALTA, IA 51002
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Baths
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$114K
$91K low$137K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$235,000 · Mar 11, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$92 (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.$6,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,590
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,610
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$6,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
65
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
52
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
44
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyBUENA VISTA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
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 · 0.7 mi
E
Alta Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.7 mi
M
Alta-Aurelia Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 6.7 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

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 86% 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.

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This home is worth more than 14% 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$114,300
CheaperTypical $192,199Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlta 51002Buena Vista County
Estimated valuepricier than$114,30014% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac41% of homes41% of homes

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How much is , Alta, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Alta, IA is $114,300 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $91,257 to $137,343. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Alta, IA last sell?

, Alta, IA last sold on Mar 11, 2025 for $235,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve , Alta, IA?

, 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 , Alta, IA compare to other homes in Alta 51002?

Among the 1,086 homes in Alta 51002, it is worth more than 14% of them ($114,300 against a typical $192,199) and its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.26 ac). Measured against all of Buena Vista County, it is worth more than 25% 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 , Alta, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Alta, IA was $92. The county assessed it at $6,200.

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