Winnebago County property record for 445 Forest Ave, Forest City, IA 50436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,414 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,868 (2025) |
| APN | 1136106017 |
| Primary APN | 1136106017 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,414 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 445 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50436-1331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 36 98 24 A PT OF L 4 FROWICKS SUBD BEG AT A PT 84' SWLY & 15& NLY OF NE COR L 26 TH SWLY 67' |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 098 |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | FROWICK'S |
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 680300 |
445 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2012.
Source: Winnebago County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 445 FOREST AVE, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-1331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020121859 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 445 Forest Ave was $3,868, up 4.6% 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 | $184,010 (-20.82%) Land $20,690 Building $163,320 | $184,010 (-20.82%) Land $20,690 Building $163,320 | |
| 2025 | $3,868.00 (+4.6%) | $232,380 Land $21,160 Building $211,220 | $232,380 Land $21,160 Building $211,220 |
| 2024 | $3,698.00 | ||
| 2023 | $192,610 (+24.22%) Land $18,430 Building $174,180 | $192,610 Land $18,430 Building $174,180 | |
| 2022 | $3,462.00 | $155,060 Land $19,340 Building $135,720 | |
| 2021 | $155,060 Land $19,340 Building $135,720 |
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 445 Forest Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 14, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, 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.
Wildfire risk around 445 Forest Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 419 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 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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