Winnebago County property record for 445 N Best St, Forest City, IA 50436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,033 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,450 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,976 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 1135209001 |
| Primary APN | 1135209001 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,033 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,033 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,033 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,450 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 74 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 445 N BEST ST |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50436-1305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 35 98 24 N1/2 OF WLY 100' OF THE N1/2 OF BLK 24 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 098 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | FC (ORIGINAL TOWN) |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 680300 |
Source: Winnebago County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 445 N BEST ST, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-1305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TITONKA SAVINGS BANK |
| Aug 5, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MANUFACTURERS BANK & TRUST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 8, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 8, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021234 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IA |
| Property Address | 445 N BEST ST, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-1305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0020210235 |
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| Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0235 |
| Name | TITONKA SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 445 N BEST ST, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-1305 |
| Document Number | 20191292 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-1292 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 445 N BEST ST, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-1305 |
| Document Number | 0020191293 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-1293 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
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 | $131,110 (+1.11%) Land $21,020 Building $110,090 | $131,110 (+1.11%) Land $21,020 Building $110,090 | |
| 2025 | $1,976.00 (-5.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $129,670 (+8.77%) Land $21,020 Building $108,650 | $129,670 (+8.77%) Land $21,020 Building $108,650 |
| 2024 | $2,092.00 (-9.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $119,220 (+15.74%) Land $18,980 Building $100,240 | $119,220 (+15.74%) Land $18,980 Building $100,240 | |
| 2022 | $2,300.00 | $103,010 Land $19,190 Building $83,820 | |
| 2021 | $103,010 Land $19,190 Building $83,820 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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