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$150,915
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 74How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

ALTA VISTA, IA 50603
0
Baths
38.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$151K
$111K low$191K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,070 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$69,470 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$68,130
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,340
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$69,470
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$69,470

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.157 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.38.50
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.

M
New Hampton Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 12.1 mi
H
New Hampton High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.1 mi
E
New Hampton Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 12.3 mi

District: New Hampton Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50603These 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.156
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.606
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,491
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,637
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in Alta Vista 50603

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

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$50K$437K

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Alta Vista 50603.

How it measures up in Alta Vista 50603

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alta Vista 50603.

Estimated value$150,915
CheaperTypical $168,471Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size38.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1.99 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlta Vista 50603Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$150,91541% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than38.5 ac81% of homes94% of homes

About

How much is , Alta Vista, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Alta Vista, IA is $150,915 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $111,194 to $190,636. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Alta Vista, IA last sell?

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

What schools serve , Alta Vista, IA?

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

How does , Alta Vista, IA compare to other homes in Alta Vista 50603?

Among the 250 homes in Alta Vista 50603, it is worth more than 41% of them ($150,915 against a typical $168,471) and its lot is bigger than 81% of them (38.5 ac against a typical 1.99 ac). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 47% 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 Vista, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for , Alta Vista, IA was $1,070. The county assessed it at $69,470.

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