Story County property record for 1119 Maxwell Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,925 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,890 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-205-030 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-205-030 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,925 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1119 MAXWELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UCRM |
| Legal Description | SUNRISE ADD BLOCK:2 LOT:3 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
1119 Maxwell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1119 MAXWELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20217092 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009320 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1119 MAXWELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5725 |
| Document Number | 0202107092 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-07092 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $231.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1119 MAXWELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5725 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1119 Maxwell Ave was $1,890, up 7% from the year before.
Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Ames City |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Ames Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,890.00 (+7.02%) | $137,500 Land $29,600 Building $107,900 | $137,500 Land $29,600 Building $107,900 |
| 2024 | $1,766.00 | ||
| 2023 | $121,800 Land $23,700 Building $98,100 | $121,800 Land $23,700 Building $98,100 | |
| 2022 | $1,592.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1119 Maxwell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1119 Maxwell Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 55,177 people · EPA ID IA8503039 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 520 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies, T-Mobile.
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