Story County property record for 405 5th St, Maxwell, IA 50161
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,152 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.386 acres (16,830 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,954 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-22-388-235 |
| Primary APN | 15-22-388-235 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Basement Area | 984 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 984 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 | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,830 sqft (0.386 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 356 sqft |
| Deck Area | 230 sqft |
| Patio Area | 230 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 405 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MAXWELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50161-3003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION:22 TOWNSHIP:82 RANGE:22 LOT 8 IN LOT 2 SE SW MAXWELL |
| Legal Range | 22W |
| Legal Township | 82N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAXWELL |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,8 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | INDIAN CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1071 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 405 5TH ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-3003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20146325 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,954.00 (+2.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $188,200 (+5.73%) Land $41,600 Building $146,600 | $188,200 (+5.73%) Land $41,600 Building $146,600 |
| 2024 | $2,876.00 (+3.16%) | ||
| 2023 | $178,000 Land $38,900 Building $139,100 | $178,000 Land $38,900 Building $139,100 | |
| 2022 | $2,788.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | 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 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Huxley Communications Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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