Historical Brick 2 Story, 3 bedroom, 1.75 Bath Home on 1.31 Acres. Just 2 miles southeast of Forest City on paved County Road R-70. Built in 1856, was known as the First Mansion in the area. Very majestic. Double Brick walls, make for thick Brick exterior walls over a foot thick. Spacious room sizes. Ornate walnut Stairway Railing with a very open stairwell and welcoming foyer. Oak trim throughout. Plaster custom crafted 12 inch Crown Moldings and custom Plaster Ceiling Chandelier trim. Main Floor Laundry. Butler stairs to 3rd bedroom. Hardwood and laminate floors. Large dining room/parlor. Large living room w/bonus office room. Updated baths and kitchen. 2 decks, front and rear. Spacious yard with nice smaller barn. Septic new in 2008. New well pressure tank. Attached 2 stall oversized 26 x 32 Garage. New Aqua Magic Water Conditioner.
Sold for $165,000 on 11/19/25
Zestimate®
$165,000
1950 River Rd, Forest City, IA 50436
3beds
2baths
3,914sqft
Farm
Built in 1856
1.31 Acres Lot
$165,000 Zestimate®
$42/sqft
$1,654 Estimated rent
Home value
$165,000
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,654/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 19, 2025 at 01:27pm
Listed by:
ROGER D FLIETH 641-420-5635,
Century 21 Preferred
Bought with:
Non Member
Source: Greater Mason BOR,MLS#: 250281
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 10 x 16
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 432
- Dimensions: 16 x 27
Dining room
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining
- Level: Main
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 14 x 18
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 378
- Dimensions: 14 x 27
Living room
- Description: Plaster Crown Molding
- Level: Main
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 14 x 17
Office
- Description: Main Floor Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Propane-Owned
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Wood, Open Staircase, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,914
- Total interior livable area: 3,914 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Gravel, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 1.31 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0107426000
- Zoning description: A/AGRICULTURE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt,Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1856
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Propane Owned
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Forest City
- Subdivision: IA
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved, Hard Surface
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | Sold | $165,000-8.3%$42/sqft |
Source:  Greater Mason BOR #250281 | ||
| 10/19/2025 | Pending sale | $179,900$46/sqft |
Source: Greater Mason BOR #250281 | ||
| 9/6/2025 | Price change | $179,900-4.8%$46/sqft |
Source: Greater Mason BOR #250281 | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $189,000+11.8%$48/sqft |
Source: Greater Mason BOR #250281 | ||
| 1/22/2025 | Sold | $169,000$43/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6323461 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,204 -14.2% | $132,470 +1.1% |
| 2023 | $1,404 +14.9% | $131,030 +1.1% |
| 2022 | $1,222 -0.5% | $129,550 +14.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50436
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Forest City Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 6/10Forest City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
- 3/10Forest City Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Forest City
Source: Greater Mason BOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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