Spacious & inviting, this 5 BR, 3-B home is perfectly situated on a picturesque 1.296 acre lot within city limits! Surrounded by mature trees, you'll enjoy privacy & tranquility while relaxing on the east-facing patio, complete w/a firepit for cozy evenings. Inside, the home offers a warm & welcoming atmosphere with two fireplaces & beautiful hardwood flooring. With multiple living areas—including a formal LR, two FRs, & a rec room—there’s plenty of space for both formal & informal entertaining. The current LR, adjacent to the eat-in kitchen, could easily serve as a formal dining area. The kitchen, with a window overlooking the backyard, opens into a charming sunroom—an ideal area in which to enjoy your morning coffee. The updated appliances are included! A bonus room on each level provides versatile space for an office, toy room, craft area, or a cozy library nook. The rec room is large enough to accommodate both pool & ping pong tables! Ample storage throughout the home ensures everything has its place. There's a 26' x 27' attached garage for vehicles & work space. Step outside to find even more to love—a storage shed, dog kennel, & direct access to adjacent Merrick Park, which offers playground equipment & a shelter house for large gatherings. This home is a rare find, blending city convenience with a serene, spacious setting. A list, detailing specific updates, is available. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
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$275,000
236 E Park St, Forest City, IA 50436
5beds
3,575sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
1.3 Acres Lot
$282,000 Zestimate®
$77/sqft
$2,435 Estimated rent
Home value
$282,000
Estimated sales range
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Listed by:
Janet Haugen 641-425-4609,
Realty ONE Group Black Diamond
Bought with:
Mackenzie Christensen, ***
Diemer Realty
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6326149
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11' x 12'
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17' x 20'
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11' x 17'
Other
- Description: Breakfast Area,Eat In Kitchen
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10' x 13'
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11' x 17'
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8' x 12'
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7' x 10'
Other
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9' x 16'
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13' x 22'
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13' x 20'
Family room
- Description: Lower Level,Main Level
- Level: Main
- Area: 576 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24' x 24'
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12' x 21'
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14' x 20'
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Exhaust Fan, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Finished,Block,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,575 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 365
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Size: 1.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.296 acres. Irregular.
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 2850020020
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- HOA name: NCIR
Location
- Region: Forest City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $77/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $248,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,248
- Date on market: 4/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2025 | Sold | $275,000-1.8%$77/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6326149 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2025 | Pending sale | $280,000$78/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6326149 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $280,000$78/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6326149 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,248 +5.3% | $248,100 |
| 2024 | $4,036 -6.5% | $248,100 |
| 2023 | $4,316 +11.5% | $248,100 +11.2% |
| 2022 | $3,872 +4.9% | $223,120 +9.6% |
| 2021 | $3,690 +1.2% | $203,530 +9.6% |
| 2020 | $3,646 +3.1% | $185,740 |
| 2019 | $3,536 +13.4% | $185,740 +8.2% |
| 2018 | $3,118 | $171,660 +13.8% |
| 2017 | $3,118 -2.1% | $150,780 |
| 2016 | $3,184 +4.3% | $150,780 +0.4% |
| 2015 | $3,052 | $150,240 |
| 2014 | $3,052 +7.3% | $150,240 |
| 2013 | $2,844 -2% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,902 +5.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,740 +2.2% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,682 +4.6% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,564 +4.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,460 -1% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,486 +3.7% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,398 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50436
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