Winnebago County property record for 506 Gilbert St, Forest City, IA 50436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,118 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,930 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,826 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1135126014 |
| Primary APN | 1135126014 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,118 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,118 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,118 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,930 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 89 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 506 GILBERT ST |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50436-1205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 35 98 24 LOT 17 GILBERTSONS 1ST ADD & ADJOINING RR ROW |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 098 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | GILBERTSON'S 1ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 680300 |
506 Gilbert St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Winnebago County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 506 GILBERT ST, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-1205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241836 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 506 GILBERT ST, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-1205 |
| Document Number | 0020241836 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-1836 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $63.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 506 GILBERT ST, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-1205 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 506 Gilbert St was $1,826 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.7% 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 | $110,570 (+0.72%) Land $27,130 Building $83,440 | $110,570 (+0.72%) Land $27,130 Building $83,440 | |
| 2025 | $1,826.00 (-0.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $109,780 Land $27,130 Building $82,650 | $109,780 Land $27,130 Building $82,650 |
| 2024 | $1,838.00 | ||
| 2023 | $119,710 (+15.54%) Land $21,880 Building $97,830 | $119,710 Land $21,880 Building $97,830 | |
| 2022 | $2,116.00 Homeowner's exemption | $103,610 Land $20,240 Building $83,370 | |
| 2021 | $103,610 Land $20,240 Building $83,370 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 506 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.
Wildfire risk around 506 Gilbert St is low, with 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 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 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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