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$398,305
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 81How 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
1
Baths
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
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

$398K
$322K low$475K 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.$398,305
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$318,644

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$412 (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.$26,610 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,510
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,080
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$26,610

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.30 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.Single Family Residence
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
HeatingThe type of heating system 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

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 · 0.6 mi
H
Forest City High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Forest City Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 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 95% of homes in Forest City 50436
  • Among the newest 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
$47K$482K

This home is worth more than 95% 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$398,305
CheaperTypical $152,805Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 50436Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$398,30595% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac46% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than2020almost all homesalmost all homes

About

How much is , Forest City, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Forest City, IA is $398,305 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $321,742 to $474,868. 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 1 bathrooms and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was , Forest City, IA built?

, Forest City, IA was built in 2020, making it 6 years old.

What schools serve , Forest City, IA?

, 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 , 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 95% of them ($398,305 against a typical $152,805), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2020 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 94% 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 $412. The county assessed it at $26,610.

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