Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1.75-bath home offering 1,653 square feet of comfortable living space. Beautiful transom windows add character and natural light throughout. Radiant heat keeps the space cozy, with the heating system replaced in 2019 and 2020. Central air was replaced in 2021. Really good 3-season porch area not included in sq footage. The home has a small basement area. The brick and steel siding exterior offers great curb appeal, complemented by landscaping. The property includes three garage spaces: one attached garage with an air handler. this garage could also be made into a game room or 4th bedroom. The unattached 24 x 30 garage could accommodate additional vehicles or provide plenty of workshop/storage space. Shingles were replaced in 2021. Conveniently located in Alta, just a short drive from local churches, Alta Public Park, and Alta schools within the Alta-Aurelia Community School District. 3 Beds | 1.75 Baths | 1,653 Sq. Ft. | 3-Car Garage | 3-Season Porch | Brick & Steel Siding Exterior Character, comfort, and plenty of garage space—right in the heart of Alta!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (9/14)
$179,000
409 W 7th St, Alta, IA 51002
3beds
2baths
1,653sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1946
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$174,000 Zestimate®
$108/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central airGreat curb appealThree garage spacesBeautiful transom windowsRadiant heat
- 42 days
- 520
- 26
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joseph Aube 712-299-1545,
Real Estate Specialists of Storm Lake, Inc
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 834253
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Living, Other, Full Bath, Bedroom, Laundry, 3/4 Bath
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Softener: None
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Brick Accent, Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,653
- Total interior livable area: 1,653 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,653
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Concrete
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: 3 Season Porch
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Level, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 190210926301003
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Steel Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Alta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $108/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $197,140
- Annual tax amount: $2,614
- Price range: $179K - $179K
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Inclusions: Stove, Dishwasher, Fridge, Hood/Fan, Hutch in the Living Room, Washer, and Dryer
Estimated market value
$174,000
$165,000 - $183,000
$1,556/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | Price change | $179,000-5.3%$108/sqft |
Source:  Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #834253 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2026 | Price change | $189,000-5.2%$114/sqft |
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #834253 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,400$121/sqft |
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #834253 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,614 +1.6% | $197,140 |
| 2024 | $2,574 +8.8% | $197,140 |
| 2023 | $2,366 +8.3% | $197,140 +32.3% |
| 2022 | $2,184 +6.3% | $149,010 |
| 2021 | $2,054 +0.5% | $149,010 +10.8% |
| 2020 | $2,044 +9.6% | $134,510 |
| 2019 | $1,865 +8.2% | $134,510 +16.3% |
| 2018 | $1,724 +4.5% | $115,700 |
| 2017 | $1,650 +1.1% | $115,700 +4% |
| 2016 | $1,632 | $111,300 +4% |
| 2015 | $1,632 +5.6% | $107,020 |
| 2014 | $1,546 +4.7% | $107,020 |
| 2013 | $1,476 -2.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,508 +2.2% | $107,020 |
| 2011 | $1,476 +4.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,418 +3.8% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,366 +7.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,272 +16.3% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,094 | -- |
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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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