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.
For sale
$189,000
1950 River Rd, Forest City, IA 50436
3beds
2baths
3,532sqft
Est.:
Farm
Built in 1856
1.31 Acres Lot
$186,800 Zestimate®
$54/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Smaller barnOak trimWelcoming foyerMain floor laundryUpdated bathsSpacious room sizesHardwood and laminate floors
- 98 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 14, 2025 at 01:58pm
Listed by:
ROGER D FLIETH 641-420-5635,
Century 21 Preferred
Source: Greater Mason BOR,MLS#: 250281

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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: 3,532
- Total interior livable area: 3,532 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 & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IA
Location
- Region: Forest City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $54/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $132,470
- Annual tax amount: $1,204
- Date on market: 5/8/2025
- Road surface type: Paved, Hard Surface
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