Winnebago County property record for 505 W N St, Forest City, IA 50436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,150 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1135207007 |
| Primary APN | 1135207007 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,116 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 396 sqft |
| Basement Area | 360 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 360 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 505 W N ST |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50436-1235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 35 98 24 W1/2 LOTS 5 & 8 BLK 11 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 098 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | FC (ORIGINAL TOWN) |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,8 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 680300 |
505 W N St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Winnebago County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 W N ST, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-1235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 505 W N St was $1,150 with exemptions applied, up 9.7% 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 | $68,900 (-13.82%) Land $20,460 Building $48,440 | $68,900 (-13.82%) Land $20,460 Building $48,440 | |
| 2025 | $1,150.00 (+9.73%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $79,950 Land $20,460 Building $59,490 | $79,950 Land $20,460 Building $59,490 |
| 2024 | $1,048.00 | ||
| 2023 | $72,800 (+29.15%) Land $18,480 Building $54,320 | $72,800 Land $18,480 Building $54,320 | |
| 2022 | $1,060.00 Homeowner's exemption | $56,370 Land $12,090 Building $44,280 | |
| 2021 | $56,370 Land $12,090 Building $44,280 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 W N 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 505 W N 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 |
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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 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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