51 Forest Dr, Fairfield, IA, 52556
About This Home
Such a wonderful location on a quiet street. Near Chautauqua Park and Fairfield High School. Priced below assessed value to allow for repairs and renovations. This house has loads of potential ! 3rd bedroom in the attic.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Materials
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 2,050 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0625434003
Lot
- Lot size: 10,018 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 72 FF
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Hail
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $682 | $8,184 |
| Home Insurance * | $128 | $1,536 |
| Property Taxes | $145 | $1,740 |
| Electricity | $152 | $1,835 |
| Total | $1,107 | $13,284 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Price change | $144,000 |
| 2026-02-12 | Listed for sale | $149,000 |
| 2005-07-12 | Sold | $77,000 |
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