Story County property record for 212 Maxwell St, Maxwell, IA 50161
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,386 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,078 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-27-131-421 |
| Primary APN | 15-27-131-421 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,386 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,386 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,386 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 386 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,100 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 212 MAXWELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | MAXWELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50161-1001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN (MAXWELL) BLOCK:3 LOT:3 MAXWELL |
| Legal Range | 22W |
| Legal Township | 82N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | INDIAN CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1111 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
212 Maxwell St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 212 MAXWELL ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-1001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Affidavit, Transfer |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AVAILA BANK |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SOUTH STORY BANK & TRUST |
| Dec 13, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SOUTH STORY BANK & TRUST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20263580 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 212 MAXWELL ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-1001 |
| Document Number | 0000003579 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263579 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 212 MAXWELL ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-1001 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 212 MAXWELL ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-1001 |
| Document Number | 0000003580 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263580 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $44,359.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 212 MAXWELL ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-1001 |
| Document Number | 0202603581, |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263581 |
| Name | AVAILA BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.11% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 212 MAXWELL ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-1001 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202100948 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00948 |
| Name | SOUTH STORY BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 212 MAXWELL ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-1001 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201712526 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-12526 |
| Name | SOUTH STORY BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HUXLEY, IA 50124 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 212 Maxwell St was $3,078 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Story County |
| Municipality | Maxwell City |
| Unified School District | Collins-Maxwell Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,078.00 (-0.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $210,300 Land $18,800 Building $191,500 | $210,300 Land $18,800 Building $191,500 |
| 2024 | $3,090.00 | ||
| 2023 | $204,200 Land $17,500 Building $186,700 | $204,200 Land $17,500 Building $186,700 | |
| 2022 | $3,342.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 212 Maxwell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1991–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 212 Maxwell St 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 |
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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 | MAXWELL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 859 people · EPA ID IA8557058 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 168 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Huxley Communications Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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