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2985 HIGHWAY 69

FOREST CITY, IA 50436
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,344 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.
38.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,132 (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.$102,410 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$66,620
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,790
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$79,540
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$102,410

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.33 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.Rural Residence
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.38.15
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.None
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.Porch · 100 ft²

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

E
Forest City Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.7 mi
H
Forest City High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi
M
Forest City Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 4.8 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%

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How this home compares

2985 Highway 69 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 bigger lot than 97% of homes in Forest City 50436
  • Older than 81% 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.

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,363 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size38.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 2985 Highway 69 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 50436Hancock County
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²48% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than38.15 ac97% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than191619% of homes25% of homes

About 2985 Highway 69

When did 2985 Highway 69, Forest City, IA last sell?

2985 Highway 69, Forest City, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2985 Highway 69, Forest City, IA?

2985 Highway 69, Forest City, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 38.15-acre lot.

When was 2985 Highway 69, Forest City, IA built?

2985 Highway 69, Forest City, IA was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2985 Highway 69, Forest City, IA?

2985 Highway 69, Forest City, IA is assigned to Forest City Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Forest City High School (high), rated B; Forest City Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Forest City Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2985 Highway 69, Forest City, IA compare to other homes in Forest City 50436?

Among the 2,231 homes in Forest City 50436, it is bigger than 48% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,363 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (38.15 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1916 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 2985 Highway 69, Forest City, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2985 Highway 69, Forest City, IA was $1,132. The county assessed it at $102,410.

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