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  • $224,400

    3253 James Dr, Forest City, IA 50436

    3beds
    3baths
    1,280sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1976
    0.53 Acres Lot
    $224,400 Zestimate®
    $175/sqft
    $1,629 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $224,400

    $193,000 - $254,000

    $1,629/mo

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    What's special

    193 feet of lakeshore comes with this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on Crystal Lake. House needs some updates to make it your own, but is move in ready. Two sets of appliances stay including washer and dryer. All bedrooms have lake view as well as living room & family room. Walkout basement to dock has small kitchenette,family room, bedroom & bath. Detached double garage. Home Owners Association fee covers water and road snow removal. Septic has been updated. Fish, watch fireworks on the 4th & enjoy every sunset right from your dock. Dock is included with home. There are no more building lots on the lake, so don't miss out. Give us a call and check it out. Crystal Lake is one of the best kept secrets in North Iowa. Home Warranty Plan for one year included. Home Owners one time association fee $2500, $35/mo.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced air, Other
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,280 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    Lot
    • Size: 0.53 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0337000040

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1976

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $35 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Forest City

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $175/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $175,650
    • Annual tax amount: $1,820

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/5/2016Listing removed$179,000$140/sqft
    Source: First Choice Realty #17102 Report a problem
    2/11/2016Listed for sale$179,000$140/sqft
    Source: First Choice Realty #17102 Report a problem
    8/16/2015Listing removed$179,000$140/sqft
    Source: FIRST CHOICE REALTY Report a problem
    2/18/2015Price change$179,000+11.2%$140/sqft
    Source: First Choice Realty #16690 Report a problem
    8/11/2014Listed for sale$161,000$126/sqft
    Source: FIRST CHOICE REALTY Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,820 +1.3%$175,650
    2024$1,796 -9.6%$175,650 -10.6%
    2023$1,986 +17.9%$196,500 +9.5%
    2022$1,684 +16%$179,380 +17.3%
    2021$1,452 +0.8%$152,880 +18.4%
    2020$1,440 -1.9%$129,080
    2019$1,468 -1.6%$129,080 +2.4%
    2018$1,492 $126,060 +9.8%
    2017$1,492 +19.9%$114,760 +6.7%
    2016$1,244 +3%$107,550 +0.6%
    2015$1,208 $106,880
    2014$1,208 +6.7%$106,880
    2013$1,132 +0.2%--
    2012$1,130 +5%--
    2011$1,076 -4.3%--
    2010$1,124 +4.9%--
    2009$1,072 +82.3%--
    2008$588 -5.5%--
    2007$622 +2.3%--
    2005$608 --
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    Neighborhood: 50436

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