Benton County property record for 217 Maxwell Dr SW, Shellsburg, IA 52332
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,572 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.285 acres (12,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $182,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,352 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage May 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19010480 |
| Primary APN | 19010480 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,572 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,572 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,450 sqft (0.285 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 217 MAXWELL DR SW |
|---|---|
| City | SHELLSBURG |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52332-9589 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARDEMANNS ADD LT#21 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDEMANS |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2119 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
Source: Benton County records, as of September 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 192, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-0192 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY SAVINGS BANK |
| May 30, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 19-1072 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19 / 1072 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Property Address | 217 MAXWELL DR SW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9589 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 212610 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-2610 |
| Name | COMMUNITY SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 217 MAXWELL DR SW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9589 |
| Document Number | 19/1072 |
| Book / Page | 19 / 1072 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19-1072 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 217 MAXWELL DR SW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9589 |
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $276,300 (+11.28%) Land $33,200 Building $243,100 | $276,300 (+11.28%) Land $33,200 Building $243,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,352.00 (-0.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $248,300 (+12.51%) Land $32,400 Building $215,900 | $248,300 (+12.51%) Land $32,400 Building $215,900 | |
| 2022 | $4,388.00 | $220,700 Land $25,900 Building $194,800 | |
| 2021 | $220,700 Land $25,900 Building $194,800 |
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 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.
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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