Polk County property record for 9687 SE 48th Ave, Runnells, IA 50237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 2.57 acres (112,384 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $124,000 (Sep 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $4,494 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7822-28-101-002 |
| Primary APN | 7822-28-101-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,708 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 652 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 112,384 sqft (2.57 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 252 sqft |
| Lean-To | 432 sqft |
| Utility Building | 900 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 9687 SE 48TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RUNNELLS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50237-1136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG NE COR THN S 420F W 150F NW 477.7F N 45F E 45OF TO BEG W 1/2 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 LESS RD SEC 28-78-22 |
| Legal Range | 22 |
| Legal Township | 78 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 28-78-22 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
9687 SE 48th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1994.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 9687 SE 48TH AVE, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0007083509 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $360,100 Land $94,300 Building $265,800 | $360,100 Land $94,300 Building $265,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,494.00 | ||
| 2023 | $323,500 Land $83,100 Building $240,400 | $323,500 Land $83,100 Building $240,400 | |
| 2020 | $3,892.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9687 SE 48th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| 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 9687 SE 48th Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 58% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
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