Polk County property record for 12136 SE 56th Ave, Runnells, IA 50237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,403 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 1.64 acres (71,484 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $102,810 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,770 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 160/00786-035-000 |
| Primary APN | 160/00786-035-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,403 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,907 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 287 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 216 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 71,484 sqft (1.64 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 357 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 648 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 12136 SE 56TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RUNNELLS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50237-1142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 SLOAN ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | SLOAN ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
12136 SE 56th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12136 SE 56TH AVE, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1142 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201462151 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15104 / 214 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000062151 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Property Address | 12136 SE 56TH AVE, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1142 |
| Document Number | 0000006904 |
| Book / Page | 19718 / 447 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024-00006904 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12136 SE 56TH AVE, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1142 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $288,000 Land $94,200 Building $193,800 | $288,000 Land $94,200 Building $193,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,770.00 | ||
| 2023 | $257,500 Land $83,000 Building $174,500 | $257,500 Land $83,000 Building $174,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,280.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12136 SE 56th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 risk around 12136 SE 56th Ave is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 69% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 700 / 300 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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