This charming 2 story home has plenty of space and character! Built in 1941, this 3-bedroom home offers large living areas, including a spacious living room, family room, and formal dining room-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy cozy features like three wood-burning fireplaces and year-round comfort with two furnaces and two AC units. The finished basement adds even more living space, complete with a wet bar, new paint, staircase, and lighting and plenty of storage. Outside, there's a double garage, paved driveway, and nice back patio for relaxing or hosting. This home is move-in ready and full of potential.
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Price cut: $6K (6/11)
$289,000
505 S 4th St, Forest City, IA 50436
3beds
3,255sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$89/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three wood-burning fireplacesFormal dining roomWet barPlenty of storageDouble garageNew paintPaved driveway
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- 446 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Valerie J Quayle 641-860-1207,
Diemer Realty
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6337963
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156.98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11'5x13'9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 181.29 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19'1x9'6
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 111.13 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10'7x10'6
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 316.88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19'6x16'3
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 133.19 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11'5x11'8
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 250.48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19'5x12.9
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 238.19 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20'5x11'8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 180.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17'8x10.2
Living room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 241.94 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21'8x11'2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full,Block
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,255 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 74.25 x 161
Details
- Parcel number: 1135479001
- Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Forest City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $89/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $302,110
- Annual tax amount: $5,604
- Date on market: 5/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 63 days
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $289,000-2%$89/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6337963 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2026 | Price change | $295,000+3%$91/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6337963 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Pending sale | $286,500+1.1%$88/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6326802 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2025 | Sold | $283,500-1%$87/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6326802 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Price change | $286,500-1%$88/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6326802 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,500+62.6%$89/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6326802 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2019 | Sold | $178,000-3.8%$55/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5442250 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2019 | Price change | $185,000-5.1%$57/sqft |
Source: Haugen Realty #62017528 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2018 | Price change | $195,000-11.4%$60/sqft |
Source: Haugen Realty #62017528 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2017 | Listed for sale | $220,000-8.3%$68/sqft |
Source: Haugen Realty #17528 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2015 | Listing removed | $239,900$74/sqft |
Source: First Choice Realty #16518 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2015 | Listed for sale | $239,900-4%$74/sqft |
Source: First Choice Realty #16518 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2014 | Listing removed | $249,900$77/sqft |
Source: First Choice Realty #16518 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2014 | Price change | $249,9000%$77/sqft |
Source: First Choice Realty #16518 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2013 | Listed for sale | $250,000$77/sqft |
Source: 1st Choice Realty Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2013 | Listing removed | $250,000$77/sqft |
Source: First Choice Realty #15206 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2013 | Price change | $250,000-16.4%$77/sqft |
Source: First Choice Realty #15206 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2012 | Listed for sale | $299,000$92/sqft |
Source: 1st Choice Realty Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2012 | Listing removed | $299,000$92/sqft |
Source: 1st Choice Realty Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2012 | Listed for sale | $299,000$92/sqft |
Source: 1st Choice Realty Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2012 | Listing removed | $299,000$92/sqft |
Source: First Choice Realty #15206 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2011 | Listed for sale | $299,000+130%$92/sqft |
Source: 1st Choice Realty #15206 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2005 | Sold | $130,000$40/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,356 +7.2% | $302,110 |
| 2023 | $4,994 +11.1% | $302,110 +29.9% |
| 2022 | $4,496 -0.4% | $232,520 |
| 2021 | $4,516 +0.7% | $232,520 +5% |
| 2020 | $4,486 0% | $221,450 |
| 2019 | $4,488 +3% | $221,450 +5% |
| 2018 | $4,356 -3.2% | $210,900 |
| 2017 | $4,498 +9.2% | $210,900 +6.3% |
| 2016 | $4,120 +11.5% | $198,430 +5% |
| 2015 | $3,696 +2.8% | $188,980 |
| 2014 | $3,596 +8.2% | $188,980 |
| 2013 | $3,324 +17.5% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,830 +1.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,792 +2% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,736 -0.1% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,738 +4.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,616 +26.5% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,068 -10.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,318 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50436
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Forest City Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Forest City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Forest City Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.9 mi
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- Winnebago County
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- 505 S 4th St
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