Polk County property record for 500 Brown St, Runnells, IA 50237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 832 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jan 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $2,490 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7822-35-326-020 |
| Primary APN | 7822-35-326-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,976 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,120 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 145 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 500 BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUNNELLS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50237-1010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 RHOTENS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 22W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | RHOTENS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
500 Brown St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 1994.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0006951438 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $166,300 Land $32,500 Building $133,800 | $166,300 Land $32,500 Building $133,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,490.00 | ||
| 2023 | $148,900 Land $28,700 Building $120,200 | $148,900 Land $28,700 Building $120,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,132.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 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 500 Brown St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 64% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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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