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$377,325$471 / 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 83How 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

FOREST CITY, IA 50436
3
Beds
1
Baths
801 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.
39.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$377K
$314K low$441K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$377,325
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$301,860

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$628 (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.$56,110 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,010
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$56,110

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.51 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.39.11
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.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 240 ft²

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 SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.7 mi
H
Forest City High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi
E
Forest City Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.9 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

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 93% of homes in Forest City 50436
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Forest City 50436
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Hancock County
  • Among the largest lots in Forest City 50436
  • Older than 86% 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
$45K$491K

This home is worth more than 93% 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$377,325
CheaperTypical $152,739Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$471
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area801 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,369 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size39.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 50436Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$377,32593% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$471almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than801 ft²5% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than39.11 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than190014% of homes20% of homes

About

How much is , Forest City, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Forest City, IA is $377,325 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $313,972 to $440,678. 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, 1 bathrooms, 801 square feet of living space and a 39.11-acre lot.

When was , Forest City, IA built?

, Forest City, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve , Forest City, IA?

, Forest City, IA is assigned to Forest City Middle School (middle), rated C; Forest City High School (high), rated B; Forest City Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. 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 2,230 homes in Forest City 50436, it is worth more than 93% of them ($377,325 against a typical $152,739), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($471 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 5% of them (801 ft² against a typical 1,369 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (39.11 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1900 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 93% 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 $628. The county assessed it at $56,110.

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