Polk County property record for 1885 SE 78th St, Runnells, IA 50237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,665 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 1.72 acres (75,069 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,834 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7823-12-476-018 |
| Primary APN | 7823-12-476-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,665 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,898 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,665 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,665 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 75,069 sqft (1.72 acres) |
| Lot Width | 150 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 2,788 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 10 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 239 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 1885 SE 78TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUNNELLS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50237-2273 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL A BK 14642 PG 170 LOT 12 & LOT 13 SUNNY HILLS ESTATES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNY HILLS ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,13 |
| 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 File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1885 SE 78TH ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-2273 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $530,000 (+9.78%) Land $102,200 Building $427,800 | $530,000 (+9.78%) Land $102,200 Building $427,800 | |
| 2024 | $6,834.00 (+22.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $482,800 Land $92,000 Building $390,800 | $482,800 Land $92,000 Building $390,800 | |
| 2020 | $5,564.00 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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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