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$295,543$110 / 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 90How 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 $275,000 on Jun 2, 2025

236 E PARK ST

FOREST CITY, IA 50436
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,689 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.
1.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$296K
$266K low$325K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · Jun 2, 2025
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.$34,293
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$27,434
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.93%
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.$261,250
MANUFACTURERS BANK & TRUST CO · recorded Jun 2, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,248 (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.$297,090 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,340
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$253,750
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$248,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$297,090

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.1.30
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
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.DeckPatio · 256 ft²Porch · 88 ft²

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 · 0.9 mi
M
Forest City Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Forest City Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.1 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

236 E Park 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.

  • Worth more than 86% of homes in Forest City 50436
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Hancock County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Forest City 50436
  • Older than 71% of homes in Forest City 50436

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
$47K$482K

This home is worth more than 86% 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$295,543
CheaperTypical $152,805Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$110
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area2,689 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,369 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size1.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 236 E Park St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 50436Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$295,54386% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11046% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than2,689 ft²95% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.3 ac70% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than193829% of homes39% of homes

About 236 E Park St

How much is 236 E Park St, Forest City, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 236 E Park St, Forest City, IA is $295,543 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $266,041 to $325,045. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 236 E Park St, Forest City, IA last sell?

236 E Park St, Forest City, IA last sold on Jun 2, 2025 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 236 E Park St, Forest City, IA?

236 E Park St, Forest City, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,689 square feet of living space and a 1.30-acre lot.

When was 236 E Park St, Forest City, IA built?

236 E Park St, Forest City, IA was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 236 E Park St, Forest City, IA?

236 E Park St, 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 236 E Park St, 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 86% of them ($295,543 against a typical $152,805), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($110 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 95% of them (2,689 ft² against a typical 1,369 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (1.3 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1938 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 84% 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 236 E Park St, Forest City, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 236 E Park St, Forest City, IA was $4,248. The county assessed it at $297,090.

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