Winnebago County property record for 516 Gilbert St, Forest City, IA 50436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,118 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (10,986 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $148,500 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,032 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1135126013 |
| Primary APN | 1135126013 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,118 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,118 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 118 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,986 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 516 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 18 GILBERTSONS 1ST ADD & ADJ RR ROW |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 098 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | GILBERTSON'S 1ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 680300 |
516 Gilbert St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2020.
Source: Winnebago County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 516 GILBERT ST, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-1205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Corporate Trust |
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 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20202223 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 516 GILBERT ST, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-1205 |
| Document Number | 0020191688 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-1688 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount 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 | 516 GILBERT ST, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-1205 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 516 Gilbert St was $3,032 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $174,390 (-4.96%) Land $27,490 Building $146,900 | $174,390 (-4.96%) Land $27,490 Building $146,900 | |
| 2025 | $3,032.00 Homeowner's exemption | $183,490 Land $27,490 Building $156,000 | $183,490 Land $27,490 Building $156,000 |
| 2024 | $3,032.00 | ||
| 2023 | $166,530 Land $22,170 Building $144,360 | $166,530 Land $22,170 Building $144,360 | |
| 2022 | $2,464.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 516 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 516 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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