Polk County property record for 203 Brown St, Runnells, IA 50237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,446 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $84,501 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,388 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Foreclosure Oct 2023 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 161/00138-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 161/00138-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 328 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,446 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 203 BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUNNELLS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50237-1086 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK 2 A R BROWNS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | A R BROWNS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1067 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
203 Brown St is owned by a company that bought it in September 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 22, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-0022 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| May 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| May 4, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Aug 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202656992 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20658 / 22 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000056992 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 203 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1086 |
| Document Number | 0000056992 |
| Book / Page | 20658 / 22 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202656992 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $13,574.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 203 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1086 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000054685 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19624/504 |
| Instrument | 2023-00054685 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 203 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1086 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202100066325 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18606/149 |
| Instrument | 2021-00066325 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 203 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1086 |
| Document Number | 0000080541 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 BROWN ST RUNNELLS IA 502371086, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1086 |
| Document Number | 0000080541 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017325/000574 |
| Instrument | 80541 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 13, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 203 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1086 |
| Document Number | 0000086761 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 BROWN ST RUNNELLS IA 502371086, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1086 |
| Document Number | 0000086761 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016916/000455 |
| Instrument | 86761 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 10, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 203 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1086 |
| Document Number | 0000020347 |
| Book / Page | 016635 / 000858 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 203 BROWN ST RUNNELLS IA 502371086, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1086 |
| Document Number | 0000020347 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016635/000858 |
| Instrument | 20347 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 6, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 203 Brown St was $1,388.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Runnells City |
| Unified School District | Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,388.00 | $87,600 Land $26,100 Building $61,500 | $87,600 Land $26,100 Building $61,500 |
| 2024 | $1,388.00 | ||
| 2023 | $77,300 Land $23,100 Building $54,200 | $77,300 Land $23,100 Building $54,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,184.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 203 Brown St 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 203 Brown St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 170 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 | 1,000 / 500 |
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