Winnebago County property record for 505 Sunset Dr, Forest City, IA 50436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,742 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,238 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1126277002 |
| Primary APN | 1126277002 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,742 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,742 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,742 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 208 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 505 SUNSET DR |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50436-2413 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 26 98 24 A TR IN SE NE 26-98-24 DESC AS S 140' OF ALL THAT PART OF SE NE LYING S & W |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 098 |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | FC NON-PLATTED AREAS |
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| 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 | 505 SUNSET DR, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-2413 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20151364 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000992 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $289,250 (+8.92%) Land $42,690 Building $246,560 | $289,250 (+8.92%) Land $42,690 Building $246,560 | |
| 2025 | $4,238.00 (-8.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $265,570 (+6%) Land $20,450 Building $245,120 | $265,570 (+6%) Land $20,450 Building $245,120 |
| 2024 | $4,614.00 (+6.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $250,530 (+23.45%) Land $20,450 Building $230,080 | $250,530 (+23.45%) Land $20,450 Building $230,080 | |
| 2022 | $4,334.00 Homeowner's exemption | $202,940 Land $20,370 Building $182,570 | |
| 2021 | $202,940 Land $20,370 Building $182,570 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: 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 87 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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