Such a wonderful location on a quiet street. Near Chautauqua Park and Fairfield High School. Priced below assessed value to allow for repairs and renovations. This house has loads of potential ! 3rd bedroom in the attic.
Active - contingent
Price cut: $9K (5/23)
$135,000
51 Forest Dr, Fairfield, IA 52556
3beds
2,050sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$66/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 159 days |
- 316 |
- 6 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa K Cohen 641-919-7641,
Village Realty
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6335524
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,050 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 72 FF
Details
- Parcel number: 0625434003
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: FOREST PARK
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fairfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $66/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $179,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,428
- Date on market: 2/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 161 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2026 | Price change | $135,000-6.3%$66/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6335524 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2026 | Price change | $144,000-3.4%$70/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6335524 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $149,000+93.5%$73/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6335524 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2005 | Sold | $77,000$38/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,428 -0.3% | $179,400 +19.8% |
| 2024 | $2,436 -0.1% | $149,700 |
| 2023 | $2,438 +2.3% | $149,700 +18.2% |
| 2022 | $2,384 -0.3% | $126,600 |
| 2021 | $2,390 -6.1% | $126,600 +4.4% |
| 2020 | $2,546 -12.3% | $121,300 |
| 2019 | $2,902 +4.2% | $121,300 -5.5% |
| 2018 | $2,784 +17.3% | $128,400 +19.4% |
| 2017 | $2,374 +13.3% | $107,500 |
| 2016 | $2,096 | $107,500 +16.1% |
| 2015 | $2,096 | $92,600 |
| 2014 | $2,096 -0.1% | $92,600 |
| 2013 | $2,098 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52556
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAWashington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-1Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Fairfield Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 6/10Fairfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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