Affordable small-town living with big potential! This 4-bedroom, 1-bath home in Maxwell, Iowa offers 1,517 sq. ft. of living space and a full unfinished basement—perfect for storage or future finishing. Built in 1920, the home sits on a level 0.16-acre lot with light tree coverage and a storage shed. Inside, you’ll find a spacious living room, kitchen, and main-floor bedroom, plus three bedrooms upstairs. Public water and sewer are available, and the property is located in the Collins–Maxwell Community School District. Just 10–15 miles from Ames, this home is ideal for investors, first-time buyers, or anyone looking for a fixer-upper with character— don’t miss this opportunity to bring your vision to life!
Sold for $34,900
$34,900
312 Maxwell St, Maxwell, IA 50161
4beds
1,517sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
7,100.28 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$23/sqft
$1,227 Estimated rent
Home value
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 25, 2026 at 07:50am
Listed by:
Jeffrey Hagel 855-695-5603,
Jeff Hagel Real Estate
Bought with:
Andrea Olson Taylor
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 729292
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,517
- Total interior livable area: 1,517 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,100 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 1527131521
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Maxwell
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Sold | $34,900$23/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #729292 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2025 | Pending sale | $34,900$23/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #729292 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2025 | Price change | $34,900-22.3%$23/sqft |
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| 10/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $44,900$30/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,058 +1.9% | $76,300 +6% |
| 2024 | $1,038 -1.9% | $72,000 |
| 2023 | $1,058 -1.5% | $72,000 +15.9% |
| 2022 | $1,074 +8.5% | $62,100 |
| 2021 | $990 -5.3% | $62,100 +12.9% |
| 2020 | $1,046 +21% | $55,000 |
| 2019 | $864 +10.8% | $55,000 +14.3% |
| 2018 | $780 +24.6% | $48,100 |
| 2017 | $626 -1.3% | $48,100 +11.9% |
| 2016 | $634 | $43,000 |
| 2015 | $634 +8.9% | $43,000 +2.1% |
| 2014 | $582 | $42,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $42,100 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $42,300 |
| 2011 | $628 +5% | $42,300 -12.1% |
| 2010 | $598 +4.9% | $48,100 |
| 2009 | $570 +2.5% | $48,100 -1.2% |
| 2008 | $556 -6.1% | $48,700 |
| 2006 | $592 +22.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $482 -0.4% | -- |
| 2004 | $484 | $42,100 |
| 2003 | $484 +4.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $464 -1.8% | $14,973 -3.6% |
| 2001 | $472 | $15,529 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50161
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Collins-Maxwell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5 mi
- 6/10Collins-Maxwell Middle/High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Collins-Maxwell
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Iowa
- Story County
- Maxwell
- 50161
- 312 Maxwell St