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  • $169,000

    405 Buena Vista St, Alta, IA 51002

    3beds
    2baths
    1,470sqft
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    $1,318/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1951
    8,276 Square Feet Lot
    $161,200 Zestimate®
    $115/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Several attic storage spacesSecret storage roomBedroom with built-insFront deckHuge laundry area
    Looking for a charming 3 bedroom home that is well built and has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over 50 years? This move-in ready home located in a great neighborhood in Alta might be just right for you. Greet your guests on the front deck or spend a lazy evening enjoying conversation in the shade. Inside, a foyer helps collect shoes and coats before entering the living room. This room enjoys plenty of nayural light from the southwest windows and is the central hub of the house. From here you can access the dining room that overlooks the street through a large picture window and is open to the kitchen with its custom cabinetry. There are also two bedrooms and a full bath on this level. The upper level is accented with knotty pine panelling and has a bedroom with built-ins as well as a large additional area that can serve as an extra sleeping space if needed. There are several attic storage spaces on this level as well. On the basement level you will find nearly 850 square feet of usable space and you will see how well this home is built with its steel i-beam construction and custom fabricated steel banister on the steps. There is a second living space, secret storage room, huge laundry area that could accommodate the largest craft projects and an adorable 3/4 bath. Don't miss the updated electrical service and new water heater. In the shady backyard you will find a quiet space to relax or spend time in your dedicated shop that could be used for woodworking, paint studio or other projects. There is also an oversized one-car garage with an opener. Quality of construction and the highest level of maintenance have created a home that anyone would be proud to own. See it for yourself today.
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    Listed by:

    Robert D Smith 712-291-0030,

    Rob Smith Homes & Land,

    Michelle A Smith 712-291-0027,

    Rob Smith Homes & Land

    Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 833908MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Living Room, Dining, Kitchen, Bedroom, Other, Family, 3/4 Bath, Laundry
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Water Softener: None
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Entrance Foyer
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Basement: Block,Partially Finished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,470
      • Total interior livable area: 1,470 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,170
      • Finished area below ground: 300

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      Lot
      • Size: 8,276 Square Feet
      • Features: Landscaped, Level, Wooded
      Details
      • Additional structures: Storage Shed, Workshop
      • Parcel number: 0926183002

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Steel Siding
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1951

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: City

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Alta

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $115/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $135,020
      • Annual tax amount: $2,142
      • Price range: $169K - $169K
      • Date on market: 7/22/2026
      • Inclusions: All appliances per seller disclosure

        Estimated market value

        $161,200

        $153,000 - $169,000

        $1,162/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/22/2026Listed for sale$169,000+104.8%$115/sqft
        Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #833908 Report a problem
        12/28/2020Sold$82,500$56/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$2,032 +15.5%$135,020
        2023$1,760 +8.2%$135,020 +32.7%
        2022$1,626 +22.6%$101,730
        2021$1,326 +0.5%$101,730 +11.7%
        2020$1,320 +8.5%$91,110
        2019$1,217 +13.1%$91,110 +18.9%
        2018$1,076 +4.7%$76,610
        2017$1,028 +1.4%$76,610 +3.9%
        2016$1,014 $73,750 +4%
        2015$1,014 +5.8%$70,910
        2014$958 +35.7%$70,910
        2013$706 -24.9%--
        2012$940 +1.5%$70,910
        2011$926 +4.3%--
        2010$888 -7.1%--
        2009$956 +7.7%--
        2008$888 +24.7%--
        2007$712 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 51002

        Getting around

        28 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        30 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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