Located SE of Forest City on scenic River Road, this property offers a beautiful home & great country living! The LR features a vaulted ceiling, gas FP & open staircase to the lower level. Kitchen amenities include ceramic flooring, oak cabinets (with lazy-susan & pull-outs), an island & pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining area offers a tray ceiling & sliding door that opens to a deck & custom patio. The MBR suite has a tray ceiling, WIC & updated bath with heated ceramic flooring, soapstone vanity & tiled, walk-in shower. Two secondary BRs & a bath are separated from the MBR by the LR & kitchen. Main level laundry. The lower level, with IN-FLOOR HEAT, offers a FR, 4th BR, bath, storage & putting green! Six-panel doors. Attached double + detached (heated) double garages. 1.24 acres for children, pets & gardeners. Nicely landscaped yard. CLICK HERE for virtual tour!
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
1.24 acresLot Size
$170Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Janet Haugen• Haugen Realty
Bought with Janet Haugen• Haugen Realty
Source:IAR #5439025
Redfin Estimate
$389,013
$54K since sold in July 2024$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 16.9% lower than the average sale price ($468K) of 6 comparable homes.
Located SE of Forest City on scenic River Road, this property offers a beautiful home & great country living! The LR features a vaulted ceiling, gas FP & open staircase to the lower level. Kitchen amenities include ceramic flooring, oak cabinets (with lazy-susan & pull-outs), an island & pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining area offers a tray ceiling & sliding door that opens to a deck & custom patio. The MBR suite has a tray ceiling, WIC & updated bath with heated ceramic flooring, soapstone vanity & tiled, walk-in shower. Two secondary BRs & a bath are separated from the MBR by the LR & kitchen. Main level laundry. The lower level, with IN-FLOOR HEAT, offers a FR, 4th BR, bath, storage & putting green! Six-panel doors. Attached double + detached (heated) double garages. 1.24 acres for children, pets & gardeners. Nicely landscaped yard. CLICK HERE for virtual tour!
Public Records
Dec 4, 2007
Sold
$168,000
$73/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 5, 2006
Sold
$28,000
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,108 (+3.5%)
$51,200 + $289,030
$340,230
2024
$3,002 (−10.4%)
$51,200 + $259,840
$311,040
2023
$3,352 (+16.1%)
$51,200 + $259,840
$311,040
2022
$2,888 (+4.1%)
$51,200 + $259,840
$311,040
2021
$2,774 (+0.2%)
$27,500 + $269,530
$297,030
2020
$2,768 (+1.8%)
$27,500 + $209,070
$236,570
2019
$2,718 (−1.6%)
$27,500 + $209,070
$236,570
2018
$2,762 (−0.7%)
$27,500 + $209,070
$236,570
2017
$2,782 (+3.6%)
$27,500 + $194,170
$221,670
2016
$2,686 (+18.8%)
$27,500 + $182,970
$210,470
2011
$2,260
$22,500 + $160,480
$182,980
Tax history for 2061 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,108 (+3.5%)
$51,200 + $289,030
$340,230
2024
$3,002 (−10.4%)
$51,200 + $259,840
$311,040
2023
$3,352 (+16.1%)
$51,200 + $259,840
$311,040
2022
$2,888 (+4.1%)
$51,200 + $259,840
$311,040
2021
$2,774 (+0.2%)
$27,500 + $269,530
$297,030
2020
$2,768 (+1.8%)
$27,500 + $209,070
$236,570
2019
$2,718 (−1.6%)
$27,500 + $209,070
$236,570
2018
$2,762 (−0.7%)
$27,500 + $209,070
$236,570
2017
$2,782 (+3.6%)
$27,500 + $194,170
$221,670
2016
$2,686 (+18.8%)
$27,500 + $182,970
$210,470
2011
$2,260
$22,500 + $160,480
$182,980
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,651
Basement Finish: Resident
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RIVER ROAD SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 2,293
Building Sq. Ft: 3,870
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: RIVER ROAD SUBDIV PARCEL C 17 97 23
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,032
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 54,014
Legal Lot Number: C
Legal Block Number: 97
Municipality Name: ELLINGTON TWP
Acres: 1.24
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,293
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.24 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Hancock County
APN: 0141030000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Forest City Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
9/10
Forest City High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Forest City, IA • 50436
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Estimated sale price
$370,000 – $448,000
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