Benton County property record for 215 Maxwell Dr SW, Shellsburg, IA 52332
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.286 acres (12,450 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,342 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19010490 |
| Primary APN | 19010490 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,308 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 748 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,450 sqft (0.286 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 215 MAXWELL DR SW |
|---|---|
| City | SHELLSBURG |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52332-9589 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARDEMANNS ADD LT#22 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDEMANS |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2119 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
215 Maxwell Dr SW is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Benton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 MAXWELL DR SW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9589 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 215 Maxwell Dr SW was $3,342 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Shellsburg City |
| Unified School District | Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,342.00 | $214,900 (-) Land $33,200 Building $181,700 | $214,900 (-) Land $33,200 Building $181,700 |
| 2025 | $214,900 Land $33,200 Building $181,700 | $214,900 Land $33,200 Building $181,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,262.00 | ||
| 2023 | $196,400 (+13.79%) Land $32,400 Building $164,000 | $196,400 Land $32,400 Building $164,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,254.00 Homeowner's exemption | $172,600 Land $25,900 Building $146,700 | |
| 2021 | $172,600 Land $25,900 Building $146,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 215 Maxwell Dr SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 · river or lake 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 risk around 215 Maxwell Dr SW is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | SHELLSBURG WATER SUPPLY serves 961 people · EPA ID IA0670043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| USA Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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