Pending

$149,000

401 Peterson St, Alta, IA 51002

2beds

2baths

2,104sqft

$1,163/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1910

8,276 Square Feet Lot

$148,500 Zestimate^®

$71/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Gas fireplacePartially finished basementMain floor laundryLarge corner lot

Very well maintained home on a large corner lot in Alta. Features a large 3 car detached garage, 2 bedrooms, gas fireplace, and main floor laundry. Also includes a partially finished basement for your 3 bedroom or family room.

7 days

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Living Room, Kitchen, 3/4 Bath, Bedroom, Laundry

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Water Softener: None
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Basement: Partially Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Gas

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,104
Total interior livable area: 2,104 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,604
Finished area below ground: 500

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete
Garage spaces: 3

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Deck, Porch

Lot

Size: 8,276 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 0926156001
Zoning: RES
Zoning description: RES

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Combination
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1910

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: City

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Location

Region: Alta

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $71/sqft
Tax assessed value: $147,570
Annual tax amount: $1,989
Price range: $149K - $149K
Date on market: 8/10/2026
Inclusions: Kitchen appliances included and washer/dryer

Estimated market value

$148,500

$141,000 - $156,000

$1,257/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/13/2026	Pending sale	$149,000$71/sqft
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #834149 Report a problem
8/10/2026	Listed for sale	$149,000$71/sqft
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #834149 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$1,828 +7.5%	$147,570
2023	$1,700 +8.3%	$147,570 +37.7%
2022	$1,570 +7.2%	$107,130
2021	$1,464 +0.5%	$107,130 +11.6%
2020	$1,456 -8%	$95,980
2019	$1,582 +9.9%	$95,980 +0.6%
2018	$1,440 +7.3%	$95,390 +2.6%
2017	$1,342 +1.2%	$93,000 +4%
2016	$1,326	$89,440 +4%
2015	$1,326 +5.4%	$86,000
2014	$1,258 +4.7%	$86,000
2013	$1,202 -2.6%	--
2012	$1,234 +1.6%	$86,000
2011	$1,214 +3.9%	--
2010	$1,168 +53.3%	--
2009	$762 +7.3%	--
2008	$710 +17.2%	--
2007	$606	--

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 51002

Getting around

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

7/10
Alta Elementary School
Grades: PK-4Distance: 0.5 mi
7/10
Alta-Aurelia Middle School
Grades: 5-8Distance: 6.9 mi
3/10
Alta Senior High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi

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.