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$585,342$187 / 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 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

FOREST CITY, IA 50436
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,132 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.
8.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$585K
$454K low$717K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,556 (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.$388,430 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,740
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$377,690
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$388,430

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.37
38
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
16
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
53
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
17
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 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.8.80
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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

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 SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.3 mi
H
Forest City High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi
E
Forest City Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 5.5 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%

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How this home compares

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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Forest City 50436
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Forest City 50436
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Forest City 50436
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Forest City 50436
  • Newer than 77% 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
$48K$501K

This home is worth more than almost all 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$585,342
CheaperTypical $159,297Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$187
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area3,132 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,369 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size8.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 50436Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$585,342almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18787% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than3,132 ft²98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8.8 ac91% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than197877% of homes77% of homes

About

How much is , Forest City, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Forest City, IA is $585,342 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $453,767 to $716,917. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Forest City, IA last sell?

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

How big is , Forest City, IA?

, Forest City, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,132 square feet of living space and a 8.80-acre lot.

When was , Forest City, IA built?

, Forest City, IA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.

What schools serve , Forest City, IA?

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

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

Among the 2,231 homes in Forest City 50436, it is worth more than almost all of them ($585,342 against a typical $159,297), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($187 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,132 ft² against a typical 1,369 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (8.8 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1978 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than almost all 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 , Forest City, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Forest City, IA was $3,556. The county assessed it at $388,430.

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