621 2nd St, Maxwell, IA 50161 Property Records

Story County property record for 621 2nd St, Maxwell, IA 50161

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,574 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.329 acres (14,342 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$215,000 (Dec 2025)
Tax Bill$1,800 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2025 Mortgage
May 2025 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN15-27-211-120

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-27-211-120

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,574 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area728 sqft
Basement Area546 sqft
Unfinished Basement364 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleA-Frame
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area14,342 sqft (0.329 acres)
Lot Dimensions142 ft deep x 101 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area1,648 sqft
Parking Spaces6 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area98 sqft
Deck Area112 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address621 2ND ST
CityMAXWELL
StateIA
Zip50161-7704
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionOLINGERS ADD LOTS 5 & 6 BLK 2
Legal Range22W
Legal Township82N
Legal Section27
Legal SubdivisionOLINGER'S ADD
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number5,6
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Township / Civil DivisionINDIAN CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1114
Census Tract10200

Owner

621 2nd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2025.

Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address621 2ND ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-7704
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 15, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
MAXWELL STATE BANK
May 14, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage
MAXWELL STATE BANK
Dec 30, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
GREENSTATE CU
Mar 14, 2025Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Mar 7, 2025Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 30, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 30, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 7, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202511019
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address621 2ND ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-7704
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address513 METCALF ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-2022

Mortgage

Document Number0202502534
DateApr 15, 2025
Instrument2025-02534
Lender
NameMAXWELL STATE BANK
TypeBank
AddressMAXWELL, IA 50161
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term60 Months
DueApr 3, 2030

May 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address621 2ND ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-7704
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address513 METCALF ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-2022

Mortgage

Document Number0202503513
DateMay 14, 2025
Instrument2025-03513
Lender
NameMAXWELL STATE BANK
TypeBank
AddressMAXWELL, IA 50161
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term61 Months
DueJun 3, 2030

December 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateDec 30, 2025
Property Address621 2ND ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-7704
Document Number0202511019
Instrument DateDec 1, 2025
Instrument2025-11019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$343.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address621 2ND ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-7704

Mortgage

Document Number0202511020
DateDec 30, 2025
Instrument2025-11020
Lender
NameGREENSTATE CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2056

March 2025: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateMar 14, 2025
Property Address621 2ND ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-7704
Document Number0202501701
Instrument DateMar 14, 2025
Instrument2025-01701
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5819 NE 29TH ST, ANKENY, IA 50021-9575
Mail Care OfDENNIS SULT

March 2025: Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Document TypeLegal Action/Court Order
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateMar 7, 2025
Property Address621 2ND ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-7704
Document Number0202501512
Instrument DateFeb 28, 2025
Instrument2025-01512
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$135.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address621 2ND ST, MAXWELL, IA 50161-7704

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 621 2nd St was $1,800 with a homeowner's exemption, up 49% from the year before.

Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyStory County
MunicipalityMaxwell City
Unified School DistrictCollins-Maxwell Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,800.00 (+49.01%) Homeowner's exemption$108,000 Land $37,500 Building $70,500$108,000 Land $37,500 Building $70,500
2024$1,208.00
2023$102,800 Land $35,000 Building $67,800$102,800 Land $35,000 Building $67,800
2022$1,524.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 621 2nd St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims20 (1991–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 20
Most Recent ClaimJul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jun 2013 · 6 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Aug 2010 · 3 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Jul 1993 · 6 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 621 2nd St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMAXWELL WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 859 people · EPA ID IA8557058
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 168 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

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