1722 Maxwell Ave, Ames, IA 50010 Property Records

Story County property record for 1722 Maxwell Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,082 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.439 acres (19,140 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$225,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$3,432 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-35-426-340

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-35-426-340

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,082 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,082 sqft
Finished Basement125 sqft
Unfinished Basement957 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area19,140 sqft (0.439 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area520 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address1722 MAXWELL AVE
CityAMES
StateIA
Zip50010-5538
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRL
Legal DescriptionEDGEWOOD TERRACE 2ND ADD LOT:3 AMES
Legal Range24W
Legal Township84N
Legal Section35
Legal SubdivisionEDGEWOOD TERRACE 2ND ADD
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Township / Civil DivisionFRANKLIN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2025
Census Tract200

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1722 MAXWELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5538
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20187171
Prior Transfer DateDec 4, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0000011778
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateAug 6, 2018
Property Address1722 MAXWELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5538
Document Number0201807171
Instrument DateJul 26, 2018
Instrument2018-07171
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1722 MAXWELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5538

Mortgage

Document Number0201807173
DateAug 6, 2018
Instrument2018-07173
Lender
NamePERL MORTGAGE
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term353 Months
DueJan 1, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4%
Type Change DateSep 1, 2028
Index1-Year CMT

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
MunicipalityAmes City
CountyStory County
Unified School DistrictAmes Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,432.00 (+17.37%) Homeowner's exemption$269,500 (+22.33%) Land $73,700 Building $195,800$269,500 (+22.33%) Land $73,700 Building $195,800
2024$2,924.00 (-11.5%)
2023$220,300 Land $52,200 Building $168,100$220,300 Land $52,200 Building $168,100
2022$3,304.00

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 X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 SystemAMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT
serves 55,177 people · EPA ID IA8503039
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 520 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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