Forest City, IA Housing Market

Homes for sale

The Forest City housing market is not very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Forest City was $179K last month, down 16.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Forest City is $90, down 39.7% since last year.

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Forest City Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Forest City today?

$179K

Sale Price

-16.7%
since last year

$90

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

-39.7%
since last year

Under List Price

0.4%

Days on Market

Down Payment

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Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the Forest City housing market?

Forest City is not very competitive. Homes sell in 68 days.

100

Not Very Competitive

Multiple offers are rare.
The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 68 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 35 days.

Compare With Nearby Cities

Mason City

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 4% below list price and go pending in around 63 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 41 days.

Clear Lake

100

Not Very Competitive

Multiple offers are rare.
The average homes sell for about 4% below list price and go pending in around 100 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 49 days.

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Forest City Migration & Relocation Trends

No data on migration and relocation available in this area right now

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Recently sold homes

SOLD MAY 30, 2025
$275,000 Last Sold Price
5 beds
3 baths
3,575 sq ft
236 E Park St, Forest City, IA 50436
List Price
$280,000
Sale to List
2% under list
Days on Market
60 days
236 E Park St, Forest City, IA 50436
SOLD MAY 30, 2025
$182,900 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2 baths
1,728 sq ft
103 Cresthaven Ct, Forest City, IA 50436
List Price
$182,900
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
63 days
103 Cresthaven Ct, Forest City, IA 50436
SOLD MAY 22, 2025
$200,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,400 sq ft
3258 James Dr, Crystal Lake, IA 50432
List Price
$225,000
Sale to List
11% under list
Days on Market
41 days
3258 James Dr, Crystal Lake, IA 50432
SOLD MAY 20, 2025
$230,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,224 sq ft
112 Central Dr, Forest City, IA 50436
List Price
$230,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
53 days
112 Central Dr, Forest City, IA 50436
SOLD MAY 12, 2025
$109,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
736 sq ft
416 S Central St, Forest City, IA 50436
List Price
$109,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
83 days
416 S Central St, Forest City, IA 50436
SOLD MAY 9, 2025
$164,500 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
2,188 sq ft
835 N 13th St, Forest City, IA 50436
List Price
$165,500
Sale to List
1% under list
Days on Market
258 days
835 N 13th St, Forest City, IA 50436
SOLD MAY 1, 2025
$302,500 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2.5 baths
2,685 sq ft
715 S Golf Course Rd, Forest City, IA 50436
List Price
$290,500
Sale to List
4% over list
Days on Market
72 days
715 S Golf Course Rd, Forest City, IA 50436
SOLD APR 21, 2025
$160,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,658 sq ft
605 S 4th St, Forest City, IA 50436
List Price
$168,500
Sale to List
5% under list
Days on Market
66 days
605 S 4th St, Forest City, IA 50436
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Schools in Forest City

Learn about schools in the Forest City area

Elementary
Middle
High

GreatSchools Rating

4/10 Forest City Middle School Public • 5-8	330 Students	1 reviews
3/10 Forest City Elementary School Public • PreK-4	487 Students	N/A

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Forest City housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Forest City.

Wind Factor - Minor

100% of properties are at minor risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years

Heat Factor - Minor

97% of properties are at minor risk of heat over the next 30 years

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