Winnebago County property record for 245 E A St, Forest City, IA 50436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,674 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.281 acres (12,230 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $109,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,664 (2025) |
| APN | 1135482007 |
| Primary APN | 1135482007 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,674 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,230 sqft (0.281 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 291 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 211 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 245 E A ST |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50436-2008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 35 98 24 L 4 AUD RES OF S1/2 OF BLK 89 & E 66' OF S 22.5' OF VAC ALLEY ADJOINING TO THE N |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 098 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | FC (ORIGINAL TOWN) S 1/2 BLK 89 |
| Legal Block | 89 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4022 |
| Census Tract | 680300 |
245 E A St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Winnebago County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 E A ST, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-2008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20131176 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 245 E A St was $2,664 with a homeowner's exemption, down 6.7% from the year before.
Source: Winnebago County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Winnebago County |
| Municipality | Forest City |
| Unified School District | Forest City Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $161,910 (-5.3%) Land $28,680 Building $133,230 | $161,910 (-5.3%) Land $28,680 Building $133,230 | |
| 2025 | $2,664.00 (-6.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $170,980 Land $28,680 Building $142,300 | $170,980 Land $28,680 Building $142,300 |
| 2024 | $2,854.00 | ||
| 2023 | $158,920 (+33.29%) Land $24,980 Building $133,940 | $158,920 Land $24,980 Building $133,940 | |
| 2022 | $2,464.00 Homeowner's exemption | $119,230 Land $18,760 Building $100,470 | |
| 2021 | $119,230 Land $18,760 Building $100,470 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 245 E A St.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 14, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 245 E A St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | FOREST CITY WATER SUPPLY serves 4,285 people · EPA ID IA9525047 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 139 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Windstream.
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