Winneshiek County property record for 209 5th Ave, Decorah, IA 52101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,806 sqft · built 1865 |
| Lot Size | 0.467 acres (20,332 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,050 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 111630300500 |
| Primary APN | 111630300500 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,806 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1865 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1865 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,332 sqft (0.467 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 196 ft deep x 104 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 408 sqft |
| Deck Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 209 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DECORAH |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52101-1302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 OF 1 OF 2 OF 1 OF 1 NW SW |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 98N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DECORAH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
209 5th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2009.
Source: Winneshiek County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 209 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 4, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 2010/3671 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 209 5th Ave was $6,050 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Winneshiek County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Winneshiek County |
| Municipality | Decorah City |
| Unified School District | Decorah Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,050.00 | $384,280 (-) Land $56,440 Building $327,840 | $384,280 (-) Land $56,440 Building $327,840 |
| 2025 | $6,050.00 (+5.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $384,280 Land $56,440 Building $327,840 | $384,280 Land $56,440 Building $327,840 |
| 2024 | $5,728.00 | ||
| 2023 | $336,680 (+15.54%) Land $56,440 Building $280,240 | $336,680 Land $56,440 Building $280,240 | |
| 2022 | $5,816.00 Homeowner's exemption | $291,400 Land $47,030 Building $244,370 | |
| 2021 | $291,400 Land $47,030 Building $244,370 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 209 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 21, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AH, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 209 5th Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DECORAH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 7,615 people · EPA ID IA9630012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GigFire.
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