# 217 JOHNSON ST, Alta, IA 51002 > **TL;DR:** 3bd/1ba single family, $89,000 ($51/sqft), built 1910, 1,749 sqft. > 2-car garage. Est. $476/mo. Listed 58 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $89,000 | | Price/sqft | $51 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 1,749 | | Year Built | 1910 | | Lot Size | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) | | Stories | 2 | | Garage | 2-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Other) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 58 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $450 | | Estimated Insurance | $26 | | **Total** | **$476** | ## Nearby Schools - **Elementary:** Alta - **Middle:** Alta-Aurelia - **High:** Alta-Aurelia ## Key Amenities - 2-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1910 - 0.19 acre lot - 2 stories ## Description ### Agent Description 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.. ## Location - **Address:** 217 JOHNSON ST, Alta, IA 51002 - **County:** Buena Vista - **Coordinates:** 42.672671, -95.301202 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.672671,-95.301202 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Bob Bauer - **Brokerage:** Compass Real Estate of NW IA - **Phone:** 9416289143 - **Broker Phone:** 9416289143 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/217-Johnson-St_Alta_IA_51002_M82384-01659?f=listhub&s=NWIBRIA&m=833984&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f1630895609r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f1718315868r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f3083443433r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f1368145086r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f3083250883r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f723771940r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f795349592r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f836317215r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f3054323305r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f647782349r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f1770632068r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f2324564695r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f3939601004r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f3625271678r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f2352602483r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f3841084652r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f4159522013r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f443923282r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f3806702140r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f1060673639r.jpg) ![217 JOHNSON ST - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8e9094f63791c9ff4442002de07580b6l-f3418245857r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 833984 | **Updated:** 2026-09-23 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Northwest Iowa Regional Board of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/217-johnson-st-alta-ia-51002-a833984) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/217-johnson-st-alta-ia-51002-a833984#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/217-johnson-st-alta-ia-51002-a833984", "name": "217 JOHNSON ST, Alta, IA 51002", "description": "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. 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