Polk County property record for 1245 SE 78th St, Runnells, IA 50237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,084 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (44,997 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $259,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,402 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7823-12-276-005 |
| Primary APN | 7823-12-276-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,084 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,216 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,168 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 916 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,168 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,997 sqft (1.03 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 964 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 1245 SE 78TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUNNELLS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50237-2147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 MEADOW LARK ESTATES |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOW LARK ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FOUR MILE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1072 |
| Census Tract | 10804 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1245 SE 78TH ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-2147 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000124375 |
| Deed Book / Page | 015684 / 000153 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003724 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1245 SE 78TH ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-2147 |
| Document Number | 0000003724 |
| Book / Page | 016563 / 000131 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3724 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1245 SE 78TH ST RUNNELLS IA 502372147, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-2147 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $260,500 (+9.18%) Land $86,900 Building $173,600 | $260,500 (+9.18%) Land $86,900 Building $173,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,402.00 (-24.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $238,600 Land $78,200 Building $160,400 | $238,600 Land $78,200 Building $160,400 | |
| 2020 | $4,488.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 58% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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