Polk County property record for 303 Garfield St, Runnells, IA 50237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,858 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2024 Foreclosure Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 161/00176-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 161/00176-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,440 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,920 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 303 GARFIELD ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUNNELLS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50237-1108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 OSBORNE ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | OSBORNE ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1067 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
303 Garfield St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 303 GARFIELD ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000066214 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Property Address | 303 GARFIELD ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1108 |
| Document Number | 0000066214 |
| Book / Page | 20002 / 341 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00066214 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 303 GARFIELD ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1108 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 303 GARFIELD ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1108 |
| Document Number | 202100095493 |
| Book / Page | 18743 / 209 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00095493 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 303 GARFIELD ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1108 |
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 | $147,100 Land $32,100 Building $115,000 | $147,100 Land $32,100 Building $115,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,858.00 | ||
| 2023 | $132,200 Land $28,300 Building $103,900 | $132,200 Land $28,300 Building $103,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,796.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 303 Garfield 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 303 Garfield 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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