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    545 N Best St, Forest City, IA 50436

    5beds
    1,738sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1983
    9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
    $230,400 Zestimate®
    $131/sqft
    $1,643 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $230,400

    Estimated sales range

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    $1,643/mo

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    What's special

    Family room with fireplaceDouble garageLiving and dining rooms
    A home to enjoy! Family space to "thrive and grow in!" Four bedrooms and 3 baths on the Main Level with Living and Dining rooms PLUS a Family Room with fireplace! Good working "U - Shaped" kitchen with oak cabinetry. Extra storage/Pantry. Laundry on the ML also. This home also offers a finished Lower Level with awesome second, very spacious, family room, another bedroom/office and bath! Workshop, storage and mechanical room are on the lower level also. Mechanics are in good condition. This home has been well cared for! There is a spacious permanent surface deck with a ramp access off the ML Family Room. A double garage completes the list! Close to The Forest City Middle and High School. City "Sunshine Park" just around the corner. Perfect home with Main Level living -- retirement or family home! What more could you want? Call for your private showing today!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Pat Lovik 641-582-3554,

    Missal Insurance & Realty

    Bought with:

    Jacquelyne Stevenson, ***

    Realty ONE Group Black Diamond

    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6334611MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 108 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 x 9
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 155 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10 x 15.5
    Bedroom 4
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 132 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11 x 12
    Other
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 95 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9.5 x 10
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 159.5 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14.5 X 11
    Other
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 45 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 5 x 9
    Other
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 455 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13 x 35
    Other
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 285 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15 x 19
    Other
    • Area: 264 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 24 x 11
    Family room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 256 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16 x 16
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 120 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10 x 12
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 253.5 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 19.5 X 13
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Basement: Partially Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,738 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Concrete
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 9,583 sqft
    • Dimensions: 138 x 68
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1135205001

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • HardiPlank Type
    Condition
    • Year built: 1983

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Forest City

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    • Association name: NCIR

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/18/2026Sold$227,500-0.9%$131/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6334611 Report a problem
    2/2/2026Pending sale$229,500$132/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6334611 Report a problem
    1/5/2026Listed for sale$229,500$132/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6334611 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$4,042 +3.9%$239,190
    2023$3,892 +11.1%$239,190 +28.2%
    2022$3,504 -0.4%$186,590
    2021$3,518 +0.7%$186,590 +5%
    2020$3,492 $177,700
    2019$3,492 +1.4%$177,700 +5%
    2018$3,444 -1.5%$169,240
    2017$3,496 +7.3%$169,240 +6.2%
    2016$3,258 +11.6%$159,410 +5%
    2015$2,920 +2.8%$151,820
    2014$2,840 +8.2%$151,820
    2013$2,624 -4.4%--
    2012$2,746 +39.7%--
    2011$1,966 +2.2%--
    2010$1,924 +0.1%--
    2009$1,922 -26.5%--
    2008$2,614 +11.3%--
    2007$2,348 +25.3%--
    2005$1,874 --

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    Neighborhood: 50436

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