Story County property record for 301 Main St, Maxwell, IA 50161
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,940 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,876 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage Jun 2020 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-27-131-231 |
| Primary APN | 15-27-131-231 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| Basement Area | 406 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 406 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,940 sqft (0.228 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 301 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | MAXWELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50161-3000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BALDWIN & MAXWELL ADD LOT 7 & S20' LOT 8 BLK G |
| Legal Range | 22W |
| Legal Township | 82N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | BALDWIN & MAXWELL'S ADD |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | INDIAN CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1107 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
301 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2020.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 301 MAIN ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-3000 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 25, 2023 | Affidavit, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LOANDEPOT COM LLC |
| Jun 16, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 27, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202006415 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 301 MAIN ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-3000 |
| Document Number | 0202302428 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-02428 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 MAIN ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-3000 |
| Document Number | 0202302429 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-02429 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 301 MAIN ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-3000 |
| Document Number | 0202006415 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-06415 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 301 MAIN ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-3000 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 301 MAIN ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-3000 |
| Document Number | 0201801548 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-01548 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 MAIN ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-3000 |
| Document Number | 0201801549 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-01549 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 301 Main St was $2,876 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.3% 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 | $2,876.00 (+2.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $183,500 Land $26,300 Building $157,200 | $183,500 Land $26,300 Building $157,200 |
| 2024 | $2,810.00 | ||
| 2023 | $174,200 Land $24,500 Building $149,700 | $174,200 Land $24,500 Building $149,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,726.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 301 Main 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 |
|
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 301 Main 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 |
|---|
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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures