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$188,157
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 84How 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
0
Baths
38.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$188K
$157K low$219K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,608 (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.$106,580 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$82,070
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,510
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$106,580
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$106,580

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.98 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

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
CountyWINNEBAGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.38.70
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.

E
Forest City Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 5.1 mi
M
Forest City Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.2 mi
H
Forest City High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 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.

  • Worth more than 70% of homes in Winnebago County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Forest City 50436
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Winnebago County

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 60% 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$188,157
CheaperTypical $159,297Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size38.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 50436Winnebago County
Estimated valuepricier than$188,15760% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than38.7 ac98% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than200695% of homes96% of homes

About

How much is , Forest City, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Forest City, IA is $188,157 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $157,403 to $218,911. 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.

When was , Forest City, IA built?

, Forest City, IA was built in 2006, making it 20 years old.

What schools serve , Forest City, IA?

, Forest City, IA is assigned to Forest City Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Forest City Middle School (middle), rated B+; Forest City High School (high), rated A-. 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 60% of them ($188,157 against a typical $159,297), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (38.7 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2006 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Winnebago County, it is worth more than 70% 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 , Forest City, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Forest City, IA was $1,608. The county assessed it at $106,580.

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