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$230,240$1,545 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

RUNNELLS, IA 50237
0
Baths
149 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.64 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$230K
$209K low$252K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$492 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$30,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$27,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$30,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.32 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.64
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Runnells ElementaryA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Southeast Polk Junior HighC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.3 mi
H
Southeast Polk High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.4 mi

District: Southeast Polk Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50237These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,926
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.78 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,034
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,188
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 89% of homes in Runnells 50237
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Runnells 50237
  • Among the smallest homes in Runnells 50237
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Runnells 50237

What homes are worth in Runnells 50237

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$146K$830K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Runnells 50237.

How it measures up in Runnells 50237

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Runnells 50237.

Estimated value$230,240
CheaperTypical $426,314Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1545
CheaperTypical $253Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area149 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,658 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.64 ac
SmallerTypical 2.1 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRunnells 50237Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$230,24011% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1545almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than149 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.64 ac13% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than196523% of homes38% of homes

About

How much is , Runnells, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Runnells, IA is $230,240 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $208,535 to $251,945. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is , Runnells, IA?

, Runnells, IA has 149 square feet of living space and a 0.64-acre lot.

When was , Runnells, IA built?

, Runnells, IA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.

What schools serve , Runnells, IA?

, Runnells, IA is assigned to Runnells Elementary (elementary), rated A; Southeast Polk Junior High (middle), rated C+; Southeast Polk High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Southeast Polk Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Runnells, IA compare to other homes in Runnells 50237?

Among the 1,246 homes in Runnells 50237, it is worth more than 11% of them ($230,240 against a typical $426,314), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($1545 against a typical $253), it is bigger than almost none of them (149 ft² against a typical 1,658 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.64 ac against a typical 2.1 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1965 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 36% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on , Runnells, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for , Runnells, IA was $492. The county assessed it at $30,900.

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