Alta, IA Housing Market

The Alta housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Alta was $145K last month, up 31.8% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Alta is $114, down 5.0% since last year.

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Alta Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Alta today?

In October 2025, Alta home prices were up 31.8% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $145K.

$145K

Sale Price

+31.8%
since last year

$114

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

-5.0%
since last year

Under List Price

4.6%

Days on Market

Down Payment

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Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the Alta housing market?

Alta is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 46 days.

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 5% below list price and go pending in around 46 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 7 days.

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Storm Lake

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 21 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 4 days.

Cherokee

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 14 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 5 days.

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Alta Migration & Relocation Trends

No data on migration and relocation available in this area right now

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Recently sold homes

SOLD NOV 24, 2025
3D WALKTHROUGH
$120,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2 baths
1,050 sq ft
609 W 2nd St, Alta, IA 51002
List Price
$120,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
104 days
609 W 2nd St, Alta, IA 51002
SOLD OCT 23, 2025
$145,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
1,268 sq ft
713 Division St, Alta, IA 51002
List Price
$149,000
Sale to List
3% under list
Days on Market
45 days
713 Division St, Alta, IA 51002
SOLD SEP 22, 2025
$165,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
1 bath
1,152 sq ft
410 Lake St, Alta, IA 51002
List Price
$165,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
31 days
410 Lake St, Alta, IA 51002
SOLD SEP 12, 2025
$300,000
3 beds
3.5 baths
2,016 sq ft
228 610th St, Alta, IA 51002
List Price
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Sale to List
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Days on Market
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228 610th St, Alta, IA 51002
SOLD SEP 8, 2025
$175,000
2 beds
0.5 baths
1,962 sq ft
166 630th St, Alta, IA 51002
List Price
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Sale to List
—
Days on Market
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166 630th St, Alta, IA 51002
SOLD SEP 2, 2025
$240,000
2 beds
2 baths
1,436 sq ft
810 W 2nd St #7, Alta, IA 51002
List Price
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Sale to List
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Days on Market
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810 W 2nd St #7, Alta, IA 51002
SOLD AUG 22, 2025
$357,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
3 baths
2,948 sq ft
26 Fairway Dr, Alta, IA 51002
List Price
$375,000
Sale to List
5% under list
Days on Market
93 days
26 Fairway Dr, Alta, IA 51002
SOLD AUG 20, 2025
$187,000 Last Sold Price
5 beds
2 baths
1,632 sq ft
310 Buena Vista St, Alta, IA 51002
List Price
$195,000
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
153 days
310 Buena Vista St, Alta, IA 51002
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Schools in Alta

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Middle
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GreatSchools Rating

10/10

Alta Elementary School

Public • PreK-3

237

Students

2 reviews

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Alta housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Alta.

Wind Factor - Minor

100% of properties are at minor risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years

Heat Factor - Minor

100% of properties are at minor risk of heat over the next 30 years

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