Active Listings
36
⇧ 12.5% vs 32 last year
Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The FOREST CITY, IA real estate market (50436) currently shows 36 active listings, with 2 pending sales. Homes are averaging 73 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 73 days on market compared to 64 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 3.1% year-over-year, from $179,225 to $184,750.
Population: 5,879 · Density: 16.8/mi² · Median household income: $67,773
Typical home value: $142,382 · Homeownership: 76.0%
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50436 | Forest City, IA 50436 | 0.0 mi | 21 | $4,387,782 | $175,250 | $208,942 |
| 50432 | Crystal Lake, IA 50432 | 7.3 mi | 1 | $130,000 | $130,000 | $130,000 |
| 50438 | Garner, IA 50438 | 10.8 mi | 16 | $4,504,992 | $267,400 | $281,562 |
| 50446 | Joice, IA 50446 | 11.7 mi | 2 | $318,000 | $159,000 | $159,000 |
| 50450 | Lake Mills, IA 50450 | 13.0 mi | 8 | $1,242,824 | $128,675 | $155,353 |
| 50444 | Hanlontown, IA 50444 | 14.1 mi | 2 | $170,000 | $85,000 | $85,000 |
| 50424 | Buffalo Center, IA 50424 | 17.4 mi | 10 | $1,541,500 | $142,500 | $154,150 |
| 56051 | Kiester, MN 56051 | 19.1 mi | 6 | $739,050 | $120,975 | $123,175 |
| 50480 | Titonka, IA 50480 | 19.7 mi | 7 | $565,250 | $91,750 | $80,750 |
| 50465 | Rake, IA 50465 | 19.9 mi | 2 | $349,800 | $174,900 | $174,900 |
| 50456 | Manly, IA 50456 | 22.5 mi | 9 | $1,285,290 | $161,730 | $142,810 |
| 50459 | Northwood, IA 50459 | 24.1 mi | 16 | $4,599,440 | $190,250 | $287,465 |
| 50401 | Mason City, IA 50401 | 24.5 mi | 121 | $32,063,427 | $183,325 | $264,987 |
As of September 2026, there are 36 active listings in FOREST CITY, IA (zip code 50436), compared to 32 the prior year.
The median listing price in FOREST CITY, IA 50436 is $184,750 as of September 2026, a 3.1% increase from $179,225 the prior year.
Homes in FOREST CITY, IA 50436 spend an average of 73 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 64 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, FOREST CITY, IA 50436 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 73 days on market compared to 64 days last year.
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