Polk County property record for 400 Brown St, Runnells, IA 50237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,126 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,158 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,278 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7822-35-326-024 |
| Primary APN | 7822-35-326-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,126 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,250 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,126 sqft |
| Attic Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 524 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,158 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 128 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 91 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 400 BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUNNELLS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50237-1088 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX COM SE COR NE 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC 35 THN N 618F W 33F TO POB THN W 25F NE 33.58F N 95F E 17F S 128F TO POB- W 158.5F E 191.5F |
| Legal Range | 22 |
| Legal Township | 78 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 35-78-22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,3 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
400 Brown St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1088 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
| Aug 2, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-00053260 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19939 / 730 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 400 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1088 |
| Document Number | 0000053260 |
| Book / Page | 19939 / 730 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00053260 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $231.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1088 |
| Document Number | 0000053261 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00053261 |
| Name | NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 400 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1088 |
| Document Number | 0000014318 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 400 BROWN ST RUNNELLS IA 502371088, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1088 |
| Document Number | 0000014318 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017451/000548 |
| Instrument | 14318 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Aug 14, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $143,800 Land $37,400 Building $106,400 | $143,800 Land $37,400 Building $106,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,278.00 | ||
| 2023 | $128,300 Land $34,300 Building $94,000 | $128,300 Land $34,300 Building $94,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,990.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 400 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 400 Brown St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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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