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$420,115$181 / 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 88How 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
Last sold for $197,000 on Mar 19, 2009

117 KNOLLWOOD DR

FOREST CITY, IA 50436
4
Beds
1 / 1
Baths
2,325 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.
2.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$420K
$371K low$469K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$197,000 · Mar 19, 2009
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$245,115
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$196,092
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.48%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$145,000
MANUFACTURERS BANK & TRUST CO · recorded Dec 12, 2017
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$30,000
MANUFACTURERS BANK AND TRUST CO

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,994 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$337,220 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$67,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$269,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$300,220
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$337,220

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.Single Family Residence
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.32
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 394 ft²Patio · 115 ft²Porch · 55 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

H
Forest City High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
M
Forest City Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.1 mi
E
Forest City Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.2 mi

District: Forest City Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50436These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.8

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,334
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.42 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,423
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,380
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

117 Knollwood Dr 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 more than 96% of homes in Forest City 50436
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Forest City 50436
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Forest City 50436
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Forest City 50436
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Hancock County

What homes are worth in Forest City 50436

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

This home
$43K$474K

This home is worth more than 96% of homes in Forest City 50436.

How it measures up in Forest City 50436

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest City 50436.

Estimated value$420,115
CheaperTypical $152,373Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$181
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area2,325 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,367 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size2.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 117 Knollwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 50436Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$420,11596% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18186% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than2,325 ft²92% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.32 ac77% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than198882% of homes84% of homes

About 117 Knollwood Dr

How much is 117 Knollwood Dr, Forest City, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 117 Knollwood Dr, Forest City, IA is $420,115 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $370,954 to $469,276. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 117 Knollwood Dr, Forest City, IA last sell?

117 Knollwood Dr, Forest City, IA last sold on Mar 19, 2009 for $197,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 117 Knollwood Dr, Forest City, IA?

117 Knollwood Dr, Forest City, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,325 square feet of living space and a 2.32-acre lot.

When was 117 Knollwood Dr, Forest City, IA built?

117 Knollwood Dr, Forest City, IA was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 117 Knollwood Dr, Forest City, IA?

117 Knollwood Dr, Forest City, IA is assigned to Forest City High School (high), rated B; Forest City Middle School (middle), rated C; Forest City Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Forest City Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 117 Knollwood Dr, Forest City, IA compare to other homes in Forest City 50436?

Among the 2,230 homes in Forest City 50436, it is worth more than 96% of them ($420,115 against a typical $152,373), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($181 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 92% of them (2,325 ft² against a typical 1,367 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (2.32 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1988 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 95% 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 117 Knollwood Dr, Forest City, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 117 Knollwood Dr, Forest City, IA was $2,994. The county assessed it at $337,220.

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