Spacious & inviting, this 5 BR, 3-B home is perfectly situated on a picturesque 1.296 acre lot within city limits! Surrounded by mature trees, you'll enjoy privacy & tranquility while relaxing on the east-facing patio, complete w/a firepit for cozy evenings. Inside, the home offers a warm & welcoming atmosphere with two fireplaces & beautiful hardwood flooring. With multiple living areas—including a formal LR, two FRs, & a rec room—there’s plenty of space for both formal & informal entertaining. The current LR, adjacent to the eat-in kitchen, could easily serve as a formal dining area. The kitchen, with a window overlooking the backyard, opens into a charming sunroom—an ideal area in which to enjoy your morning coffee. The updated appliances are included! A bonus room on each level provides versatile space for an office, toy room, craft area, or a cozy library nook. The rec room is large enough to accommodate both pool & ping pong tables! Ample storage throughout the home ensures everything has its place. There's a 26' x 27' attached garage for vehicles & work space. Step outside to find even more to love—a storage shed, dog kennel, & direct access to adjacent Merrick Park, which offers playground equipment & a shelter house for large gatherings. This home is a rare find, blending city convenience with a serene, spacious setting. A list, detailing specific updates, is available. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
Active under contract
$280,000
236 E Park St, Forest City, IA 50436
5beds
2,777sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1938
1.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$101/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Dog kennelTwo fireplacesAmple storagePrivacy and tranquilityVersatile spaceMature treesBeautiful hardwood flooring
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 21, 2025 at 07:05am
Listed by:
Janet Haugen 641-425-4609,
Realty ONE Group Black Diamond
Source: NoCoast MLS,MLS#: 6326149
Originating MLS: North Central Iowa Regional MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 340
- Dimensions: 17 x 20
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 11 x 17
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 11 x 17
Bathroom
- Features: Main Floor Full Bath, Upper Level Full Bath, 3/4 Basement
Dining room
- Features: Breakfast Area, Eat-in Kitchen
Family room
- Features: Lower Level, Main Level
- Level: Main
- Area: 576
- Dimensions: 24 x 24
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 12 x 21
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 14 x 20
Basement
- Area: 798
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Exhaust Fan/Hood, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- 3 BR on One Level, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood Floors, Tiled Floors
- Windows: Kitchen Window
- Basement: Finished,Block,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Family Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,777 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 365
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions(26' X 27')
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 1.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.296 acres. Irregular.
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 2850020020
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Forest City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $101/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $248,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,036
- Date on market: 4/1/2025
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