Hancock County property record for 3255 James Dr, Forest City, IA 50436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,237 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $79,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,380 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0337000060 |
| Primary APN | 0337000060 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 907 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,237 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 3255 JAMES DR |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50436-8106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OAKWOOD PARK COMM 1ST ADD LOT 6 09 97 25 |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 97N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKWOD PARK COMM |
| Legal Lot Number | 609 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CRYSTAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 270300 |
Source: Hancock County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3255 JAMES DR, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-8106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20161554 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Hancock County |
| Unified School District | Forest City Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,380.00 (+18.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $171,660 (+24.42%) Land $22,400 Building $149,260 | $171,660 (+24.42%) Land $22,400 Building $149,260 |
| 2024 | $1,160.00 (-18.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $137,970 (+5.06%) Land $22,400 Building $115,570 | $137,970 (+5.06%) Land $22,400 Building $115,570 | |
| 2022 | $1,426.00 Homeowner's exemption | $131,330 Land $8,960 Building $122,370 | |
| 2021 | $131,330 Land $8,960 Building $122,370 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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