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$159,920$104 / 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 82How 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

3257 JAMES DR

FOREST CITY, IA 50436
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,542 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$160K
$131K low$189K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,202 (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.$160,390 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,760
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$140,630
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$140,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$160,390

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.0.22
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
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 · 221 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 · 7.3 mi
H
Forest City High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.5 mi
M
Forest City Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 7.5 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%

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

3257 James 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Hancock County
  • Newer than 75% 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
$46K$508K

This home is worth more than 56% 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$159,920
CheaperTypical $145,371Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$104
CheaperTypical $113Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,542 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,360 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 3257 James Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 50436Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$159,92056% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10443% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,542 ft²64% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac39% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than197775% of homes75% of homes

About 3257 James Dr

How much is 3257 James Dr, Forest City, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3257 James Dr, Forest City, IA is $159,920 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $131,320 to $188,520. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3257 James Dr, Forest City, IA last sell?

3257 James Dr, Forest City, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3257 James Dr, Forest City, IA?

3257 James Dr, Forest City, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,542 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 3257 James Dr, Forest City, IA built?

3257 James Dr, Forest City, IA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3257 James Dr, Forest City, IA?

3257 James Dr, 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 3257 James 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 56% of them ($159,920 against a typical $145,371), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($104 against a typical $113), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,542 ft² against a typical 1,360 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1977 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 57% 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 3257 James Dr, Forest City, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3257 James Dr, Forest City, IA was $1,202. The county assessed it at $160,390.

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