Winneshiek County property record for 213 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
| Property Type | Professional Building (Legal, Insurance, Real Estate, Business) |
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| Details | 1,400 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,876 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,358 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 111643300300 |
| Primary APN | 111643300300 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 3,876 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 213 E WATER ST |
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| City | DECORAH |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52101-1803 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Professional Building (Legal, Insurance, Real Estate, Business) |
| Legal Description | ORIG DEC L 6 & E 6"L 5 N 1/2 BLK 14 & TRI PT L "1 OF H6" THAT LIES WEST OF *** SOUTHERLY EXTENSION EAST LINE LOT 6 & EAST OF WEST LINE OF LOT 6 NE SE 16-98-8 |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 98N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL DECORAH |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DECORAH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Decorah Commercial Historic District listed 2017 · 86 contributing resources · NRIS 100001482 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Winneshiek County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2940 OLLENDIECK RD, RIDGEWAY, IA 52165-8597 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | May 2, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20111270 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2011 / 1270 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,358.00 | $134,790 (-) Land $50,920 Building $83,870 | $134,790 (-) Land $50,920 Building $83,870 |
| 2025 | $2,358.00 (-0.51%) | $134,790 (+8.44%) Land $50,920 Building $83,870 | $134,790 (+8.44%) Land $50,920 Building $83,870 |
| 2024 | $2,370.00 (+8.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $124,300 (+20.81%) Land $50,920 Building $73,380 | $124,300 (+20.81%) Land $50,920 Building $73,380 | |
| 2022 | $2,178.00 | $102,890 Land $42,430 Building $60,460 | |
| 2021 | $102,890 Land $42,430 Building $60,460 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 24 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2016 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 517 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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