Benton County property record for 301 Maxwell Ct SW, Shellsburg, IA 52332
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,306 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,176 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $139,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,520 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Line of Credit Nov 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19010460 |
| Primary APN | 19010460 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,306 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,306 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,306 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,256 sqft |
| Sunroom | Sunroom |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,176 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 534 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 301 MAXWELL CT SW |
|---|---|
| City | SHELLSBURG |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52332-9590 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARDEMANNS ADD LT#19 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDEMANS |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2118 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
301 Maxwell Ct SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2014.
Source: Benton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 301 MAXWELL CT SW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9590 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LINN AREA CU |
| Nov 8, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage LINN AREA CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14 / 1912 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 14/1911 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Property Address | 301 MAXWELL CT SW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9590 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 MAXWELL CT SW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9590 |
| Document Number | 0000232750 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23-2750 |
| Name | LINN AREA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 2, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Property Address | 301 MAXWELL CT SW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9590 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000018/0000002514 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Book Page | 0000000018/0000002514 |
| Instrument | 0000018-2514 |
| Name | LINN AREA CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 170 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2033 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 301 Maxwell Ct SW was $3,520 with a homeowner's exemption, up 13.7% from the year before.
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 | $3,520.00 (+13.7%) | $225,800 (-) Land $32,500 Building $193,300 | $225,800 (-) Land $32,500 Building $193,300 |
| 2025 | $3,096.00 Homeowner's exemption | $225,800 Land $32,500 Building $193,300 | $225,800 Land $32,500 Building $193,300 |
| 2024 | $3,096.00 | ||
| 2023 | $186,900 (+13.41%) Land $31,700 Building $155,200 | $186,900 Land $31,700 Building $155,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,100.00 Homeowner's exemption | $164,800 Land $25,300 Building $139,500 | |
| 2021 | $164,800 Land $25,300 Building $139,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 301 Maxwell Ct 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 301 Maxwell Ct SW is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 43 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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