Polk County property record for 300 Brown St, Runnells, IA 50237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,054 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.309 acres (13,440 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,778 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 161/00116-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 161/00116-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,054 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,114 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,440 sqft (0.309 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 112 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 300 BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUNNELLS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50237-1087 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1 & 2 BROWNS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1064 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
300 Brown St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2019.
Source: Polk County records, as of April 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 300 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1087 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192018-00086680 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17352 / 798 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 300 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1087 |
| Document Number | 201800086680 |
| Book / Page | 17352 / 0798 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2018-00086680 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $215.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 300 BROWN STREET, DES MOINES, IA 50327 |
| Document Number | 201800086682 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2018-00086682 |
| Name | LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
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 | $176,800 Land $35,800 Building $141,000 | $176,800 Land $35,800 Building $141,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,778.00 | ||
| 2023 | $158,600 Land $31,600 Building $127,000 | $158,600 Land $31,600 Building $127,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,172.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 300 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 300 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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