Story County property record for 1610 Maxwell Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 7 ba · 3,948 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.478 acres (20,813 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $8,336 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-35-426-280 |
| Primary APN | 05-35-426-280 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,948 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,343 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,550 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 426 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,124 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,813 sqft (0.478 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1610 MAXWELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | EDGEWOOD TERRACE 2ND ADD LOT 10 & LOT 9 EX N7' |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEWOOD TERRACE 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Story County records, as of May 27, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1610 MAXWELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5536 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Dec 31, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GREAT WESTERN BANK |
| Oct 23, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20255912 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004666 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1610 MAXWELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5536 |
| Document Number | 0202505912 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-05912 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $999.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1610 MAXWELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5536 |
| Document Number | 0202505913 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-05913 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 1610 MAXWELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5536 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202015719 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-15719 |
| Name | GREAT WESTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 25, 2030 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1610 MAXWELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5536 |
| Document Number | 0202012585 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2020-12585 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1610 MAXWELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5536 |
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 | $8,336.00 Homeowner's exemption | $641,600 (+5.68%) Land $74,400 Building $567,200 | $641,600 (+5.68%) Land $74,400 Building $567,200 |
| 2024 | $8,336.00 (+43.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $607,100 Land $89,400 Building $517,700 | $607,100 Land $89,400 Building $517,700 | |
| 2022 | $5,808.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures