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Last sold for $380,000 on May 1, 2014

205 S 4TH ST

FOREST CITY, IA 50436
1
Baths
1,368 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$380,000 · May 1, 2014
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.$380,000
MANUFACTURERS BANK AND TRUST CO · recorded May 1, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$248 (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.$14,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,970
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$14,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWinnebago
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.

M
Forest City Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Forest City High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Forest City Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.9 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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

205 S 4th St 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Winnebago County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Winnebago County

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.

Living area1,368 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,369 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 205 S 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 50436Winnebago County
Living areabigger than1,368 ft²50% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac9% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than18904% of homes3% of homes

About 205 S 4th St

When did 205 S 4th St, Forest City, IA last sell?

205 S 4th St, Forest City, IA last sold on May 1, 2014 for $380,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 205 S 4th St, Forest City, IA?

205 S 4th St, Forest City, IA has 1 bathrooms, 1,368 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 205 S 4th St, Forest City, IA built?

205 S 4th St, Forest City, IA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old.

What schools serve 205 S 4th St, Forest City, IA?

205 S 4th St, Forest City, IA is assigned to Forest City Middle School (middle), rated C; Forest City High School (high), rated B; 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 205 S 4th St, Forest City, IA compare to other homes in Forest City 50436?

Among the 2,230 homes in Forest City 50436, it is bigger than 50% of them (1,368 ft² against a typical 1,369 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1890 against a typical 1966). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 205 S 4th St, Forest City, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 205 S 4th St, Forest City, IA was $248. The county assessed it at $14,900.

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