Story County property record for 1319 Maxwell Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,945 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,486 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-35-456-020 |
| Primary APN | 05-35-456-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,150 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 740 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 641 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,945 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 313 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 110 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1319 MAXWELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5656 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | CRESTWOOD 2ND ADD LOT:4 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRESTWOOD 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
1319 Maxwell Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1319 MAXWELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5656 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Dec 26, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201811552 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 1319 MAXWELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5656 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202008164 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-08164 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1319 MAXWELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5656 |
| Document Number | 0201811552 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-11552 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0201811553 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-11553 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1319 Maxwell Ave was $3,486, up 4.4% 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 | $3,486.00 (+4.37%) | $253,500 Land $43,700 Building $209,800 | $253,500 Land $43,700 Building $209,800 |
| 2024 | $3,340.00 | ||
| 2023 | $230,200 Land $42,700 Building $187,500 | $230,200 Land $42,700 Building $187,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,872.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1319 Maxwell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1319 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 |
|---|
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 | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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