Opportunity awaits at 409 Main Street in Alta! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers plenty of potential for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build sweat equity. With 1,168 square feet of living space, this property is ready for someone with vision to bring it back to life. The home needs TLC and updates throughout but offers a solid opportunity at an affordable price point. Conveniently located in the heart of Alta, this property is being sold as-is and is priced accordingly. Whether you're looking for your next project or an investment property, this could be the one you've been waiting for.
For sale
$65,000
409 Main St, Alta, IA 51002
3beds
1,168sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$103,500 Zestimate®
$56/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 3 days |
- 182 |
- 5 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ashley Rebik 641-521-8424,
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 742614
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,168
- Total interior livable area: 1,168 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Details
- Parcel number: 0926180003
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $56/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $82,850
- Annual tax amount: $1,314
- Date on market: 6/9/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$103,500
$79,000 - $129,000
$1,110/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $65,000+441.7%$56/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #742614 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/1991 | Sold | $12,000$10/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,246 +9.3% | $82,850 |
| 2023 | $1,140 +8.2% | $82,850 +25.8% |
| 2022 | $1,054 +6% | $65,880 |
| 2021 | $994 +0.2% | $65,880 +11% |
| 2020 | $992 +14.5% | $59,350 |
| 2019 | $867 +0.1% | $59,350 +13.6% |
| 2018 | $866 +4.1% | $52,250 |
| 2017 | $832 | $52,250 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $832 | $50,570 +4% |
| 2015 | $832 +5.1% | $48,630 |
| 2014 | $792 +3.9% | $48,630 |
| 2013 | $762 -0.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $764 +3.2% | $48,630 |
| 2011 | $740 +3.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $716 +23% | -- |
| 2009 | $582 +7% | -- |
| 2008 | $544 +14.3% | -- |
| 2007 | $476 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 51002
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Alta Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Alta-Aurelia Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 7 mi
- 4/10Alta Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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- Buena Vista County
- Alta
- 51002
- 409 Main St
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