217 Johnson St, Alta, IA, 51002
About This Home
Affordable opportunity in Alta! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,749 square feet of living space and is full of potential for investors and homeowners alike. Whether you're looking for your next rental property, a flip project, or a place to build equity through your own updates, this home is ready for your vision. With a spacious layout and plenty of room to add value, the possibilities are endless. Conveniently located in Alta with easy access to local amenities, this property is a great chance to invest at an affordable price.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Water Softener: None
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,749
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Radiant
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,749
- Total interior livable area: 1,749 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 190210926135006
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 8,276 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Concrete
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hail
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Strong Wind
- Drought
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $450 | $5,400 |
| Home Insurance * | $145 | $1,740 |
| Property Taxes | $95 | $1,140 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,565 |
| Total | $820 | $9,840 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Listed for sale | $89,000 |
| 2012-03-30 | Sold | $1,500 |
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