Affordable opportunity in Alta! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,749 square feet of living space and is full of potential for investors and homeowners alike. Whether you're looking for your next rental property, a flip project, or a place to build equity through your own updates, this home is ready for your vision. With a spacious layout and plenty of room to add value, the possibilities are endless. Conveniently located in Alta with easy access to local amenities, this property is a great chance to invest at an affordable price.
For sale
$89,000
217 Johnson St, Alta, IA 51002
3beds
1baths
1,749sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1910
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$51/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious layout
- 61 days
- 350
- 10
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bob Bauer 941-628-9143,
Compass Real Estate of NW IA,
Christofer Rios,
Compass Real Estate of NW IA
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 833984
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Dining, Laundry, Full Bath, Half Bath, Other
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Softener: None
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,749
- Total interior livable area: 1,749 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,749
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Concrete
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 190210926135006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Alta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $51/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $94,170
- Annual tax amount: $1,494
- Price range: $89K - $89K
- Date on market: 7/28/2026
- Inclusions: Kitchen Appliances
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,258/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $89,000$51/sqft |
Source:  Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #833984 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2026 | Pending sale | $89,000$51/sqft |
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #833984 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $89,000+5833.3%$51/sqft |
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #833984 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2012 | Sold | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,494 +5.4% | $94,170 |
| 2024 | $1,418 +14.5% | $94,170 |
| 2023 | $1,238 +8.2% | $94,170 +31.7% |
| 2022 | $1,144 +7.5% | $71,520 |
| 2021 | $1,064 +0.2% | $71,520 +12.6% |
| 2020 | $1,062 +9.8% | $63,500 |
| 2019 | $967 -0.1% | $63,500 +8.9% |
| 2018 | $968 +4.3% | $58,320 |
| 2017 | $928 +0.7% | $58,320 +4% |
| 2016 | $922 | $56,100 +4% |
| 2015 | $922 +5% | $53,940 |
| 2014 | $878 +142.5% | $53,940 |
| 2013 | $362 -59.6% | -- |
| 2012 | $896 +52.4% | $23,080 |
| 2009 | $588 +7.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $546 +19.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $456 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51002
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Alta
- Middle: Alta-Aurelia
- High: Alta-Aurelia
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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