Looking for small town living close to Cedar Rapids and Waterloo? Check out this well cared for 3 bedroom, 3 bath ranch in Shellsburg! Newly remodeled master bathroom with granite countertops and a huge, tiled walk-in shower. Living room features gas firelace for these chilly evenings. Lower level is almost completely finished with a huge living room/rec area, large non-conforming 4th bedroom, full bath, storage room and additional storage in the utility room. Newer windows, furnance, air conditioning, water heater and water softner. New steel roof, siding, soffits, gutters, downspouts. Whole house natural gas generator. Backyard features a large deck off the dining room, 5ft high black chain link fencing and a 12"x16" (looks new) storage shed. There is a 2 stall attached garage and the driveway has an extra parking pad for additonal vehicles or your boat. All of this on a 1/3 of an acre lot!
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$116Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Diane Gallagher• Coldwell Banker Hedges Realty
Looking for small town living close to Cedar Rapids and Waterloo? Check out this well cared for 3 bedroom, 3 bath ranch in Shellsburg! Newly remodeled master bathroom with granite countertops and a huge, tiled walk-in shower. Living room features gas firelace for these chilly evenings. Lower level is almost completely finished with a huge living room/rec area, large non-conforming 4th bedroom, full bath, storage room and additional storage in the utility room. Newer windows, furnance, air conditioning, water heater and water softner. New steel roof, siding, soffits, gutters, downspouts. Whole house natural gas generator. Backyard features a large deck off the dining room, 5ft high black chain link fencing and a 12"x16" (looks new) storage shed. There is a 2 stall attached garage and the driveway has an extra parking pad for additonal vehicles or your boat. All of this on a 1/3 of an acre lot!
CRAAR, CDRMLS #2210073
Jan 13, 2023
Sold
$239,900
$102/sq ft
Dec 10, 2022
Pending
—
Dec 4, 2022
Listed
$239,900
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 14, 2003
Sold
$151,000
$64/sq ft
Public Records
May 17, 2000
Sold
$135,000
$57/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 4, 1997
Sold
$110,000
$47/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 12, 1996
Sold
$125,000
$53/sq ft
Public Records
May 9, 1995
Sold
$80,580
$34/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 6, 1994
Sold
$15,000
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,622 (+3.3%)
$33,200 + $187,900
$221,100
2025
$3,506 (+1.2%)
$33,200 + $187,900
$221,100
2024
$3,464 (+2.9%)
$33,200 + $187,900
$221,100
2023
$3,366 (+3.8%)
$32,400 + $167,600
$200,000
2022
$3,242 (−1.5%)
$32,400 + $167,600
$200,000
2021
$3,292 (+7.7%)
$25,900 + $152,300
$178,200
2020
$3,058 (+1.9%)
$25,900 + $148,100
$174,000
2019
$3,002 (+3.9%)
$24,200 + $138,500
$162,700
2018
$2,888 (−1.0%)
$24,200 + $138,500
$162,700
2017
$2,916 (+2.2%)
$22,500 + $137,400
$159,900
2016
$2,854 (−11.4%)
$21,600 + $132,100
$153,700
2015
$3,222 (+1.6%)
$21,600 + $132,100
$153,700
2013
$3,172 (+1.5%)
$21,900 + $141,400
$163,300
2012
$3,124
$21,900 + $141,400
$163,300
Tax history for 205 Maxwell Dr Dr SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,622 (+3.3%)
$33,200 + $187,900
$221,100
2025
$3,506 (+1.2%)
$33,200 + $187,900
$221,100
2024
$3,464 (+2.9%)
$33,200 + $187,900
$221,100
2023
$3,366 (+3.8%)
$32,400 + $167,600
$200,000
2022
$3,242 (−1.5%)
$32,400 + $167,600
$200,000
2021
$3,292 (+7.7%)
$25,900 + $152,300
$178,200
2020
$3,058 (+1.9%)
$25,900 + $148,100
$174,000
2019
$3,002 (+3.9%)
$24,200 + $138,500
$162,700
2018
$2,888 (−1.0%)
$24,200 + $138,500
$162,700
2017
$2,916 (+2.2%)
$22,500 + $137,400
$159,900
2016
$2,854 (−11.4%)
$21,600 + $132,100
$153,700
2015
$3,222 (+1.6%)
$21,600 + $132,100
$153,700
2013
$3,172 (+1.5%)
$21,900 + $141,400
$163,300
2012
$3,124
$21,900 + $141,400
$163,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
83 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,356
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benton County
APN
19010570
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace Insert, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Insert, Gas, Living Room
Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Concrete
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,356
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,000
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Frame
Property Features
Pets Allowed: Yes
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 0.29
Lot Size Dimensions: 83 x 150
Lot Size Area: 0.29
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.29
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,418
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Vinton/Shellsburg
Middle Or Junior School: Vinton/Shellsburg
High School: Vinton/Shellsburg
Location Information
Directions: From 32nd Ave, head west on Johnson St SW then go left on SW Maxwell Dr.
Community Information
Building Features: SeeRemarks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,356
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Benton County
APN: 19010570
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CedarRapidsAreaAssociationOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Shellsburg Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.0mi
9/10
Vinton-Shellsburg High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.8mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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