515 Sunset Dr, Forest City, IA 50436 Property Records

Winnebago County property record for 515 Sunset Dr, Forest City, IA 50436

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3.5 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.442 acres (19,250 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$122,500 (Dec 2009)
Tax Bill$3,564 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
APN1126251018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1126251018

Interior

Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths3 Half Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,980 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,260 sqft
Basement Area1,260 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,260 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area19,250 sqft (0.442 acres)
Lot Dimensions175 ft deep x 110 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area720 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area36 sqft
Deck Area308 sqft
Patio Area308 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address515 SUNSET DR
CityFOREST CITY
StateIA
Zip50436-2413
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description26 98 24 LOT 9 HILLCREST SUBD
Legal Range24W
Legal Township098
Legal Section26
Legal SubdivisionHILLCREST
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionWINNEBAGO IA
Township / Civil DivisionFOREST
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract680300

Owner

Source: Winnebago County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address515 SUNSET DR, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-2413
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 14, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 14, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20092203
Deed Book / Page2009 / 2203
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWINNEBAGO IA
Property Address515 SUNSET DR, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-2413
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 2, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0020211297
DateJul 27, 2021
Instrument2021-1297
Lender
NameMANUFACTURERS BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueAug 1, 2031
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Winnebago County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyWinnebago County
MunicipalityForest City
Unified School DistrictForest City Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$226,760 (+0.75%) Land $37,170 Building $189,590$226,760 (+0.75%) Land $37,170 Building $189,590
2025$3,564.00 (-9.91%) Homeowner's exemption$225,080 (+4.07%) Land $37,170 Building $187,910$225,080 (+4.07%) Land $37,170 Building $187,910
2024$3,956.00 (+3.07%)
2023$216,280 (+19.63%) Land $41,970 Building $174,310$216,280 (+19.63%) Land $41,970 Building $174,310
2022$3,838.00 Homeowner's exemption$180,790 Land $34,810 Building $145,980
2021$180,790 Land $34,810 Building $145,980

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 14, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot included in the FIRM
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimJul 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemFOREST CITY WATER SUPPLY
serves 4,285 people · EPA ID IA9525047
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead5 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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