Polk County property record for 704 Brown St, Runnells, IA 50237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,651 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (46,174 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $6,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,284 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7822-35-176-010 |
| Primary APN | 7822-35-176-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,651 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,847 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,316 sqft |
| Attic Area | 335 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 46,174 sqft (1.05 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 942 sqft |
| Utility Building | 960 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 704 BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUNNELLS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50237-1000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL T BK 11671 PG 781 & PARCEL U BK 12582 PG 440 SE 1/4 NW 1/4 LESS RD SEC 35-78-22 |
| Legal Range | 22 |
| Legal Township | 78 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 35-78-22 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 704 BROWN ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1000 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00035986 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20181 / 771 |
| 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 | $293,000 (+11.62%) Land $54,500 Building $238,500 | $293,000 (+11.62%) Land $54,500 Building $238,500 | |
| 2024 | $4,284.00 (+13.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $262,500 Land $48,100 Building $214,400 | $262,500 Land $48,100 Building $214,400 | |
| 2020 | $3,776.00 |
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 65% of the US · above 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 25 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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