Winnebago County property record for 406 Gilbert St, Forest City, IA 50436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,748 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.322 acres (14,042 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $108,000 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,690 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1135126017 |
| Primary APN | 1135126017 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,748 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,042 sqft (0.322 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 118 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 550 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 44 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 406 GILBERT ST |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50436-1303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 35 98 24 LOT 14 IN GILBERTSONS 1ST ADD & ADJOINING RR ROW |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 098 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | GILBERTSON'S 1ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 680300 |
406 Gilbert St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2011.
Source: Winnebago County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 406 GILBERT ST, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-1303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011934 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2011 / 934 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000934 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 406 Gilbert St was $2,690 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3.5% 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 | $176,500 (+2.27%) Land $35,480 Building $141,020 | $176,500 (+2.27%) Land $35,480 Building $141,020 | |
| 2025 | $2,690.00 (-3.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $172,590 Land $35,480 Building $137,110 | $172,590 Land $35,480 Building $137,110 |
| 2024 | $2,788.00 | ||
| 2023 | $155,410 (+19.79%) Land $28,620 Building $126,790 | $155,410 Land $28,620 Building $126,790 | |
| 2022 | $2,698.00 Homeowner's exemption | $129,730 Land $25,740 Building $103,990 | |
| 2021 | $129,730 Land $25,740 Building $103,990 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 406 Gilbert St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 406 Gilbert St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 193 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 |
| Windstream DSL | 100 / 20 |
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