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$120,132$167 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 77How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

301 SHORT ST

MAXWELL, IA 50161
3
Beds
1
Baths
720 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$120K
$92K low$148K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$534 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$32,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$30,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$32,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 224 ft²Patio · 224 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Collins-Maxwell Middle/High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Collins-Maxwell Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.2 mi

District: Collins-Maxwell Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50161These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,406
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.42 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$136,335
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$154,256
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

301 Short St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 96% of homes in Story County
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Story County
  • Among the smallest homes in Maxwell 50161
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Maxwell 50161
  • Older than 86% of homes in Story County

What homes are worth in Maxwell 50161

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$85K$851K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Maxwell 50161.

How it measures up in Maxwell 50161

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Maxwell 50161.

Estimated value$120,132
CheaperTypical $256,973Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$167
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area720 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 1.5 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 301 Short St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMaxwell 50161Story County
Estimated valuepricier than$120,1326% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16741% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than720 ft²almost no homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac18% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than192035% of homes14% of homes

About 301 Short St

How much is 301 Short St, Maxwell, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 301 Short St, Maxwell, IA is $120,132 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $92,283 to $147,981. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 301 Short St, Maxwell, IA last sell?

301 Short St, Maxwell, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 301 Short St, Maxwell, IA?

301 Short St, Maxwell, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 720 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 301 Short St, Maxwell, IA built?

301 Short St, Maxwell, IA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 301 Short St, Maxwell, IA?

301 Short St, Maxwell, IA is assigned to Collins-Maxwell Middle/High School (middle), rated C; Collins-Maxwell Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Collins-Maxwell Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 301 Short St, Maxwell, IA compare to other homes in Maxwell 50161?

Among the 806 homes in Maxwell 50161, it is worth more than 6% of them ($120,132 against a typical $256,973), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($167 against a typical $181), it is bigger than almost none of them (720 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 1.5 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1920 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Story County, it is worth more than 4% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 301 Short St, Maxwell, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 301 Short St, Maxwell, IA was $534. The county assessed it at $32,100.

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