121 5th St, Maxwell, IA 50161 Property Records

Story County property record for 121 5th St, Maxwell, IA 50161

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,697 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size3.16 acres (137,650 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$136,000 (May 2005)
Tax Bill$4,212 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2005 Mortgage
Jan 2026 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN15-22-367-130

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-22-367-130

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,697 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,002 sqft
Basement Area1,002 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,002 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1957
Architectural StyleA-Frame
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialUrethane Foam
Lot Area137,650 sqft (3.16 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area728 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area121 sqft
Deck Area96 sqft
Patio Area300 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address121 5TH ST
CityMAXWELL
StateIA
Zip50161-2049
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionINDIAN ACRES LOT:1 MAXWELL
Legal Range22W
Legal Township82N
Legal Section22
Legal SubdivisionINDIAN ACRES
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Township / Civil DivisionINDIAN CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1057
Census Tract10200

Owner

Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address121 5TH ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-2049
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 27, 2005Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
COMMUNITY STATE BANK NA
Jan 8, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 13, 2017Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PROSPECT MORTGAGE LLC
May 5, 2005Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NBANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 5, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 5, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20054886
Last Transfer DateJan 7, 2026
Transfer Doc0202600187
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2005: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address121 5TH ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-2049
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 11, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number200500004443
DateApr 27, 2005
Instrument2005-00004443
Lender
NameCOMMUNITY STATE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressANKENY, IA 50021
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueApr 11, 2006
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

January 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateJan 8, 2026
Property Address121 5TH ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-2049
Document Number0202600187
Instrument DateJan 7, 2026
Instrument2026-00187
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 11, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address121 5TH ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-2049

January 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateJan 13, 2017
Property Address121 5TH ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-2049
Document Number201700000371
Instrument DateDec 9, 2016
Instrument2017-00000371
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 11, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address121 5TH ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-2049

Mortgage

Document Number201700000372
DateJan 13, 2017
Instrument2017-00000372
Lender
NamePROSPECT MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressIRVINE, CA 92618
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2047

May 2005: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateMay 5, 2005
Property Address121 5TH ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-2049
Document Number200500004886
Instrument DateApr 7, 2005
Instrument2005-00004886
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 11, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$216.80
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address121 5TH ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-2049

Mortgage

Document Number200500004887
DateMay 5, 2005
Instrument2005-00004887
Lender
NameNBANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyStory County
MunicipalityMaxwell City
Unified School DistrictCollins-Maxwell Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,212.00 (+1.74%) Homeowner's exemption$263,700 (+4.73%) Land $89,300 Building $174,400$263,700 (+4.73%) Land $89,300 Building $174,400
2024$4,140.00 (+23.88%)
2023$251,800 Land $84,000 Building $167,800$251,800 Land $84,000 Building $167,800
2022$3,342.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims20 (1991–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 20
Most Recent ClaimJul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jun 2013 · 6 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Aug 2010 · 3 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Jul 1993 · 6 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMAXWELL WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 859 people · EPA ID IA8557058
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Huxley Communications Cooperative
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Windstream
DSL
200 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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