Polk County property record for 3543 SE 96th St, Runnells, IA 50237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,038 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 9.5 acres (413,820 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,286 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 160/00435-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 160/00435-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,038 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,539 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,039 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 999 sqft |
| Basement Area | 925 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 413,820 sqft (9.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 816 sqft |
| Deck Area | 450 sqft |
| Utility Building | 3,600 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3543 SE 96TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUNNELLS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50237-1055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SW 1/4 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 LESS .50 A RD SEC 21-78-22 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 21-78-22 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
3543 SE 96th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3543 SE 96TH ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1055 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023545 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3543 SE 96th St was $5,286, up 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $5,286.00 (+0.65%) | $412,760 Land $11,060 Building $401,700 | $412,760 Land $11,060 Building $401,700 |
| 2024 | $5,252.00 | ||
| 2023 | $14,240 Land $8,940 Building $5,300 | $14,240 Land $8,940 Building $5,300 | |
| 2020 | $4,612.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3543 SE 96th 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 3543 SE 96th St is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 66% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Nextlink.
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