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    • Price cut: $16.9K (5/28)
    $238,000

    602 Buena Vista St, Alta, IA 51002

    3beds
    3baths
    2,196sqft
    : 
    $1,809/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1940
    10,454 Square Feet Lot
    $230,600 Zestimate®
    $108/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Fireplace roomMetal sidingCentral airMain floor denDining areaWindows have been replaced
    Owners will give a $5,000 allowance to be used either for floor coverings or buyers closing cost. Price reduced to $238,000 OBO This 3-bed 2.5-bath home that has metal siding, also windows have been replaced. This property is conveniently located near the community swimming pool, the Alta Golf Course, and the Alta school system. Some of the amenities include a main floor Den (possible 4th bedroom), which has a stool in the closet, a spacious breezeway connecting the home to an EXTRA LARGE 3+ multi-car garage, wood deck off of the breezeway. Also on the main floor are a fireplace room, a kitchen, a dining area, and a living room, and den or poss 4th bedroom. There is an enclosed 3-season porch with a swing. The upper level has 3 bedrooms with large closet areas and a full bathroom. The basement has a small bar room, another room they used as a 5th bedroom, with no egress. Laundry room is a good size, even has a and also has shower area, and there is another stool in the hall closet. The owner is including all kitchen appliances, freezer, and washer/dryer. New heating system has been installed!!! Was told this is a 95% efficient with extra features. House does have central air also. See map on photo's as to how close this home is to a lot of things to do in Alta.
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    Listed by:

    Joseph Aube 712-299-1545,

    Real Estate Specialists of Storm Lake, Inc

    Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 831585MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Kitchen, Living, Dining, Family, Bedroom, Full Bath, Den, Half Bath, Other, Laundry, 3/4 Bath
      Heating
      • Radiant
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Water Softener: None
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Kitchen Island
      • Basement: Block
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,196
      • Total interior livable area: 2,196 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,016
      • Finished area below ground: 180

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Attached, Triple, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Concrete
      • Attached garage spaces: 3
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      • Patio & porch: 3 Season Porch, Deck
      Lot
      • Size: 10,454 Square Feet
      • Features: Landscaped, Wooded
      Details
      • Parcel number: 190210926328005

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Steel Siding
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1940

      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: $108/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $274,130
      • Annual tax amount: $4,130
      • Price range: $238K - $238K
      • Date on market: 1/22/2026
      • Inclusions: all kitchen appliances, washer/dryer, freezer in basement. fireplace and trash compactor that hasn't been used.
      • Exclusions: lawn mower

        Estimated market value

        $230,600

        $219,000 - $242,000

        $1,848/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/28/2026Price change$238,000-6.6%$108/sqft
        Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #831585 Report a problem
        3/17/2026Price change$254,900-3.8%$116/sqft
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        2/6/2026Price change$264,900-5.4%$121/sqft
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        1/22/2026Listed for sale$280,000+83%$128/sqft
        Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #831585 Report a problem
        9/29/2009Sold$153,000-4.3%$70/sqft
        Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #44014430 Report a problem
        6/28/2009Price change$159,900-3.1%$73/sqft
        Source: Homes.com #14430 Report a problem
        5/16/2009Listed for sale$165,000+7.8%$75/sqft
        Source: Homes.com #14430 Report a problem
        5/4/2009Sold$153,000-9.9%$70/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
        4/26/2009Listed for sale$169,900$77/sqft
        Source: Homes.com #14430 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$3,862 +10.2%$274,130
        2023$3,506 +8.3%$274,130 +29.6%
        2022$3,238 +7.6%$211,450
        2021$3,008 +0.3%$211,450 +12.4%
        2020$2,998 +9.3%$188,200
        2019$2,742 +5.5%$188,200 +13.8%
        2018$2,600 +4.3%$165,340
        2017$2,494 +1.1%$165,340 +4.1%
        2016$2,468 $158,820 +4%
        2015$2,468 +5.4%$152,710
        2014$2,342 +4.3%$152,710
        2013$2,246 -1.6%--
        2012$2,282 +2.3%$152,710
        2011$2,230 +3.8%--
        2010$2,148 +2.4%--
        2009$2,098 +7.2%--
        2008$1,958 +15.2%--
        2007$1,700 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 51002

        Getting around

        30 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        31 / 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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