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Sell your home in Forest City, IA
See how the Forest City market is moving and connect with an experienced EXIT Realty agent who can price, market, and negotiate your sale — a trusted name in real estate since 1996.
Your seller's market report
What your Forest City sale looks like right now
A read on the Forest City, IA market built from live MLS listing data — the numbers an agent would walk you through first.
Across 33 homes for sale in Forest City, the median asking price is $184,000 and the average sale takes 82 days.
That's the market, not your home — what yours is worth depends on the street, the condition, and the timing. An EXIT agent can run those numbers with you.
Get a real price opinionMedian list price of active MLS listings in Forest City, IA — not an estimate of your home's value.
Local market data
Inside the Forest City market
Real numbers to help you price and time your sale with confidence.
Market pace
- Fast
- Moderate
- Unhurried
Homes are taking their time to sell — pricing sharp from day one matters more than ever.
Based on the average days on market for active listings in Forest City, IA.
- $184,000
- Median list price
- 33
- Homes for sale
- 82
- Avg. days on market
- $99/sq ft
- Median price / sq ft
- 1,792 Sq Ft
- Median home size
What's on the market in Forest City
- 92%Residential33 active
- 3%Commercial1 active
- 3%Farm1 active
- 3%Land1 active
Where the asking prices sit
- Under $200K61% · 20
- $200K-$400K30% · 10
- $400K-$600K6% · 2
- $600K-$800K3% · 1
Market figures are computed from active MLS listing data for Forest City, IA and refresh as listings change. They describe the market, not any individual property.
Your competition
Homes like yours on the market in Forest City
What buyers comparing your home are looking at right now.
Showing single-family homes in Forest City.
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Recent results
Recently sold in Forest City
Homes near you that found their buyer.
Sold$52,500
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,139 Sq Ft
505 S 8th Street, Forest City, IA
Sold$189,500
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 Sq Ft
235 W L Street, Forest City, IA
Sold$36,500
2 bd · 1 ba · 960 Sq Ft
117 Hillhaven Drive, Forest City, IA
Sold$30,000
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 Sq Ft
1005 N 13th Street, Forest City, IA
Sold$22,550
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 Sq Ft
335 Lake Avenue S, Forest City, IA
Sold$225,000
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,344 Sq Ft
2464 330TH Street, Forest City, IA
The information being provided is for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Listing information provided courtesy of the Heart of Iowa MLS.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange of the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright ©2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®. All Rights Reserved.
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About Forest City
Nearby schools for Forest City, IA (approximate).
Nearby Schools
Elementary 4
Forest City Elementary School
Ventura Elementary School
West Hancock Elementary School
Clear Creek Elementary School
Secondary 7
Forest City High School
Lake Mills Community School
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Junior High School
West Hancock High School
Clear Lake High School
North Iowa Community School District
Other schools 9
Forest City Community School District
Forest City Christian School
Son Shine Preschool
Trouble Me Knot Em
Redeemer Preschool and Daycare
Scarville Synod Lutheran Church
Lake Town Charlie Brown
Clear Lake Community School District
Titonka Consolidated School
Simple, guided, proven
How selling in Forest City works
Step 1: Connect with a local agent
Tell us about your home and we'll match you with an EXIT Realty agent who knows the Forest City market.
Step 2: Get a personalized valuation
Your agent prepares a comparative market analysis and recommends a pricing strategy built for today's market.
Step 3: Market with impact
Professional photography, online syndication, and targeted promotion reach the right buyers, faster.
Step 4: Sell and close with confidence
Your agent negotiates the strongest offer and guides you all the way through to closing day.
The number that matters
What is your home actually worth?
These figures describe the Forest City market — not your home. A local EXIT Realty agent will prepare a precise valuation from comparable sales, your home's condition, and what buyers are paying right now. No obligation.
Tell us a little about your home. A local agent from EXIT Realty Mason City will reach out with a personalized market analysis — no obligation.
In your corner, locally
Your local EXIT Realty offices
These EXIT Realty offices serve Forest City. When you're ready, reach out and let an agent take it from here.
EXIT Realty Mason City
2401 S. Federal AvenueMason City, IA 50401 · 38.7 mi
Brian Carlson, Broker of Record
Serving Mason City and surrounding areas
EXIT Realty Home/Land Properties
215 E. State StreetAlgona, IA 50511 · 52.8 mi
Pam Yegge, Broker of Record
Serving Algona and surrounding areas
EXIT Realty Refined
101 8th St NW #103Austin, MN 55912 · 69.3 mi
Brittni Gross, Broker of Record
Serving Austin and surrounding areas
The EXIT advantage
Why sell with EXIT Realty?
Agents invested in your success
EXIT Realty's residual income model keeps our agents focused on results — your sale, not just the next deal.
Local expertise, global network
A local expert markets your home, backed by thousands of EXIT associates across North America.
Comprehensive marketing
Professional photography, online syndication, and targeted promotion put your home in front of ready buyers.