302 Brown St, Runnells, IA 50237 Property Records

Polk County property record for 302 Brown St, Runnells, IA 50237

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,298 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size0.672 acres (29,287 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$116,294 (Feb 2011)
Tax Bill$2,508 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7822-35-327-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7822-35-327-001
Alternative APNs
  • 161/00013-001-000
  • 161/32235-327-005
  • 782235327005

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,298 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,734 sqft
1st Floor Area993 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area305 sqft
Basement Area436 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1908
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1908
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area29,287 sqft (0.672 acres)
Lot Dimensions247 ft deep x 136 ft wide
Garage Area672 sqft
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area64 sqft
Deck Area208 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address302 BROWN ST
CityRUNNELLS
StateIA
Zip50237-1087
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description-EX COM SE COR NE 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC 35 THN N 574F W 33F TO POB THN S 119.70F W 32F N 110.79F NW 7.10F W 243.01F E 280.01F TO POB- W 280F E 313F N 120F S 574F LOT 3 OP E 1/2 SW 1/4 SEC 35-78-22; AND E 247.20F E/W ALLEY LYING N & ADJ LOTS 1 THRU 5 BROWNS
Legal Range22W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section35
Legal SubdivisionBROWNS ADD
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionCAMP
Census Block Group1
Census Block1064
Census Tract10702

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of November 11, 2025

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 581, PRAIRIE CITY, IA 50228-0581
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 8, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 8, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 18, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201160299
Deed Book / Page13765 / 873
Prior Transfer DateAug 16, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000029337
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityRunnells City
Unified School DistrictSoutheast Polk Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$158,900 (+10.96%) Land $45,500 Building $113,400$158,900 (+10.96%) Land $45,500 Building $113,400
2024$2,508.00 (+17.09%)
2023$143,200 Land $42,500 Building $100,700$143,200 Land $42,500 Building $100,700
2020$2,142.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · above 58% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 170 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Fiber
2,000 / 1,000
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 500

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