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405 W Main St, Fertile, IA, 50434

2beds
2baths
1,032sqft
$192,000
$186price/sqft
$1,364/moest. monthly cost
$54,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

Time to slow down, relax, and take in the peaceful Winnebago River views from this charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offering 1,032 sq ft of comfortable, one-level living. Step inside to an open-layout design that makes the home feel bright, connected, and easy to live in. The thoughtful floor plan keeps everything on one level for convenience, while the full unfinished basement provides excellent additional storage or the potential to create a future family room, workshop, or hobby space. A detached 2-stall garage adds even more storage flexibility or room for projects. Outdoors, the spacious backyard opens to beautiful views of the river and local wildlife — a perfect setting for morning coffee, evening unwinding, or simply enjoying nature. Whether you're looking for a cozy full-time home or a peaceful getaway, this property offers comfort, simplicity, and a setting that’s hard to beat. For more details or to schedule a private tour, contact a Realtor.

Getting Around

10
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
28
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
Forest City Middle SchoolGrades 5-811.3 mi
8/10
Forest City High SchoolGrades 9-1211.4 mi
7/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1962

Materials

  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Unfinished

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 120
  • Dimensions: 10 x 12

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 120
  • Dimensions: 10 x 12

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,032 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 132
  • Dimensions: 11 x 12

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 204
  • Dimensions: 12 x 17

Other

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 156
  • Dimensions: 12 x 13

Other

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 55
  • Dimensions: 11 x 5

Other

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 30
  • Dimensions: 5 x 6

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 0010934257003

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.25 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: 66 x 165

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Gravel,Concrete
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

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

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Drought
Strong Wind
Tornado
Winter Weather
Hail
Inland Flooding

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $970$11,640
Home Insurance *$90$1,080
Property Taxes $183$2,196
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$1,364$16,368
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$46,765/yr
40% on housing$40,920/yr
45% on housing$36,373/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

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WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 13.2%
13.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.4%
1.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$186This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50434$152
Worth County$125

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50434$260
Worth County$69

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)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-06-14Listed for sale$192,000
2019-11-05Sold$160,000
2019-08-07Price change$169,900
2019-03-06Price change$179,900
2019-02-27Price change$182,000
2018-09-01Listed for sale$189,500
2018-03-30Sold$85,000
2018-03-20Pending sale$95,000
2018-01-10Price change$95,000
2017-11-03Listed for sale$97,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentHugh Webb
BrokerageSchoneman, REALTORS

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