1939 Maxwell Ave, Ames, IA 50010 Property Records

Story County property record for 1939 Maxwell Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,720 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size0.262 acres (11,411 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on Record
Tax Bill$4,284 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-35-402-020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-35-402-020

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,720 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,440 sqft
Basement Area1,440 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,440 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1967
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1967
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area11,411 sqft (0.262 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchPatio
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area45 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address1939 MAXWELL AVE
CityAMES
StateIA
Zip50010-5541
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRL
Legal DescriptionEDGEWOOD TERRACE 5TH ADD LOT:11 AMES
Legal Range24W
Legal Township84N
Legal Section35
Legal SubdivisionEDGEWOOD TERRACE 5TH ADD
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Township / Civil DivisionFRANKLIN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
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 Record2 Trust Names on Record
Mailing Address1939 MAXWELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5541
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateMar 25, 2021
Transfer Doc0202103715
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateMar 26, 2021
Property Address1939 MAXWELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5541
Document Number0202103715
Instrument DateMar 25, 2021
Instrument2021-03715
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1939 MAXWELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5541

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$4,284.00 (+5.62%) Homeowner's exemption$337,000 (+11.04%) Land $62,800 Building $274,200$337,000 (+11.04%) Land $62,800 Building $274,200
2024$4,056.00 (+12.11%)
2023$303,500 Land $56,000 Building $247,500$303,500 Land $56,000 Building $247,500
2022$3,618.00

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 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 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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