Polk County property record for 502 Brown St, Runnells, IA 50237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 872 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $232,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,144 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Line of Credit Mar 2022 Sale & Construction Loan + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 161/00200-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 161/00200-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 872 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,744 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 872 sqft |
| Basement Area | 872 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,700 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 502 BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUNNELLS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50237-1010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 RHOTENS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | RHOTENS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202564373 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20315 / 66 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Property Address | 502 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1010 |
| Document Number | 0000064373 |
| Book / Page | 20315 / 66 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00064373 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $370.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 502 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1010 |
| Document Number | 0000064375 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00064375 |
| Name | COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 502 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1010 |
| Document Number | 0000016645 |
| Book / Page | 19007 / 200 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00016645 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $205.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 502 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1010 |
| Document Number | 0000016647 |
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| Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00016647 |
| Name | LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 502 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1010 |
| Document Number | 0000016644 |
| Book / Page | 19007 / 198 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00016644 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $111.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 502 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1010 |
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 | $136,500 (+11.52%) Land $31,200 Building $105,300 | $136,500 (+11.52%) Land $31,200 Building $105,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,144.00 (+23.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $122,400 (+17.35%) Land $27,600 Building $94,800 | $122,400 (+17.35%) Land $27,600 Building $94,800 | |
| 2022 | $104,300 Land $23,800 Building $80,500 | ||
| 2021 | $104,300 Land $23,800 Building $80,500 | ||
| 2020 | $1,740.00 |
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 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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