Benton County property record for 305 Maxwell Ct SW, Shellsburg, IA 52332
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,072 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.451 acres (19,644 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,456 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19010760 |
| Primary APN | 19010760 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,072 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 2,072 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,072 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,644 sqft (0.451 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Deck Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 305 MAXWELL CT SW |
|---|---|
| City | SHELLSBURG |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52332-9590 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARDEMANN'S 3RD ADD LOT #7 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDEMANNS 3RD |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2118 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
305 Maxwell Ct SW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2013.
Source: Benton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 MAXWELL CT SW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9590 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13 / 2274 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 305 Maxwell Ct SW was $5,456 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 | $5,456.00 | $344,000 (-) Land $44,400 Building $299,600 | $344,000 (-) Land $44,400 Building $299,600 |
| 2025 | $344,000 Land $44,400 Building $299,600 | $344,000 Land $44,400 Building $299,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,764.00 | ||
| 2023 | $282,100 (+13.16%) Land $43,300 Building $238,800 | $282,100 Land $43,300 Building $238,800 | |
| 2022 | $4,780.00 Homeowner's exemption | $249,300 Land $34,600 Building $214,700 | |
| 2021 | $249,300 Land $34,600 Building $214,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 305 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 305 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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