Polk County property record for 404 Brown St, Runnells, IA 50237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,250 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.883 acres (38,442 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $405,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,524 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 161/00007-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 161/00007-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,250 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,974 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 872 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 378 sqft |
| Basement Area | 420 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 38,442 sqft (0.883 acres) |
| Garage Area | 800 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 304 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 404 BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUNNELLS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50237-1088 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 304.5F E 337.5F N 128F S 214F LOT 1 OP E 1/2 SW 1/4 SEC 35-78-22 |
| Legal Range | 22W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 35-78-22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 404 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1088 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL |
| Mar 26, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage USAA |
| Nov 28, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 28, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202655663 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20651 / 314 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043979 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 404 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1088 |
| Document Number | 0000055663 |
| Book / Page | 20651 / 314 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202655663 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $65,367.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 404 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1088 |
| Document Number | 0000055664, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202655664 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 404 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1088 |
| Document Number | 0000073365 |
| Book / Page | 016859 / 000805 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 73365 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $144.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 404 BROWN ST RUNNELLS IA 502371088, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1088 |
| Document Number | 73367 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016859/000811 |
| Instrument | 73367 |
| Name | USAA |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Mar 25, 2028 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 404 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1088 |
| Document Number | 0000043980 |
| Book / Page | 016736 / 001000 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 43980 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 8200 JONES BRANCH DR MCLEAN VA 221023107, MCLEAN, VA 22102-3107 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 404 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1088 |
| Document Number | 0000043979 |
| Book / Page | 016736 / 000999 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 43979 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $144.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 1 HOME CAMPUS DES MOINES IA 50312, DES MOINES, IA 50312 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $2,524.00 (+2.69%) | $170,500 (+13.06%) Land $51,100 Building $119,400 | $170,500 (+13.06%) Land $51,100 Building $119,400 |
| 2024 | $2,458.00 (+18.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $150,800 Land $45,100 Building $105,700 | $150,800 Land $45,100 Building $105,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,074.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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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