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3285 JAMES DR

FOREST CITY, IA 50436
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,232 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.
3.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2012
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,046 (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.$133,730 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$82,930
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,880
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$133,730

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.70
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Manufactured (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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.Shed · 704 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Forest City Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 7.2 mi
H
Forest City High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.4 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

3285 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.

  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Hancock County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Forest City 50436
  • Newer than 98% 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 area1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,360 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size3.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built2012
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 3285 James Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 50436Hancock County
Living areabigger than1,232 ft²39% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.7 ac81% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than201298% of homes97% of homes

About 3285 James Dr

When did 3285 James Dr, Forest City, IA last sell?

3285 James Dr, Forest City, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3285 James Dr, Forest City, IA?

3285 James Dr, Forest City, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,232 square feet of living space and a 3.70-acre lot.

When was 3285 James Dr, Forest City, IA built?

3285 James Dr, Forest City, IA was built in 2012, making it 14 years old. It is a mobile home home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3285 James Dr, Forest City, IA?

3285 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 3285 James Dr, Forest City, IA compare to other homes in Forest City 50436?

Among the 2,230 homes in Forest City 50436, it is bigger than 39% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 1,360 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (3.7 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2012 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 3285 James Dr, Forest City, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3285 James Dr, Forest City, IA was $1,046. The county assessed it at $133,730.

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