Polk County property record for 506 Brown St, Runnells, IA 50237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,524 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.354 acres (15,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $149,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,222 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 161/00198-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 161/00198-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,524 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,048 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 524 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,400 sqft (0.354 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 506 BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUNNELLS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50237-1010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 & 3 RHOTENS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | RHOTENS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 506 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIDELITY BANK |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Grant Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20192018-00075971 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17305 / 670 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 5, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000052 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 506 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1010 |
| Document Number | 201800075971 |
| Book / Page | 17305 / 0670 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2018-00075971 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $237.60 |
| 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 | 506 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1010 |
| Document Number | 201800075973 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2018-00075973 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 506 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1010 |
| Document Number | 0000082059 |
| Book / Page | 016896 / 000842 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 82059 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $120.96 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 8925 CENTURY DR WEST DES MOINES IA 50266, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 506 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1010 |
| Document Number | 0000043018 |
| Book / Page | 016733 / 000044 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 43018 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | PO BOX 650043 DALLAS TX 752650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 506 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1010 |
| Document Number | 0000041316 |
| Book / Page | 016725 / 000908 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 41316 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $94.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 345 ST PETERS ST 1100 LANDMARK ST PAUL MN 55102, ST PAUL, MN 55102 |
| 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 | $205,800 (+11.91%) Land $37,000 Building $168,800 | $205,800 (+11.91%) Land $37,000 Building $168,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,222.00 (+13.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $183,900 Land $32,600 Building $151,300 | $183,900 Land $32,600 Building $151,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,842.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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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