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217 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101 Property Records

Winneshiek County property record for 217 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101

Property Summary

Property TypeBarber/Hair Salon
Details3,042 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.346 acres (15,083 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$170,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$3,774 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Mortgage
Aug 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN111643301400

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN111643301400

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,042 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,521 sqft
Basement Area1,521 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof MaterialRolled Roofing
Lot Area15,083 sqft (0.346 acres)
Lot Dimensions80 ft deep x 77 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address217 E WATER ST
CityDECORAH
StateIA
Zip52101-1803
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Barber/Hair Salon
Legal DescriptionE 1' OF L 7 N 1/2 OF E 1' OF L 7 N 1/2 OF BLK 14, LOT 8 EXC PT BLK 14, LOT 8 EXC PT LOT 1 OF H6", LOT 1 OF H6", LOT 9 EXC PT LOT 1 LOT 9 EXC PT LOT 1 OF H6" & THAT PT OF H6" & THAT PT LOT 1 OF H6" WHICH LOT 1 OF H6" WHICH LIES EAST OF SOUTHER LIES EA
Legal Range08W
Legal Township98N
Legal Section16
Legal Block14
Legal Lot Number1,6,8-9
JurisdictionWINNESHIEK IA
Township / Civil DivisionDECORAH
Census Block Group1
Census Block1052
Census Tract950200

Owner

Source: Winneshiek County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address604 FRANKLIN ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-1606
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 1, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
VIKING STATE BANK & TRUST
Aug 1, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 1, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 1, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20182187
Deed Book / Page2018 / 2187
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWINNESHIEK IA
Property Address217 E WATER ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-1803
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000002018/0000002188
DateAug 1, 2018
Book Page0000002018/0000002188
Instrument000000002188
Lender
NameVIKING STATE BANK & TRUST
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWINNESHIEK IA
Recording DateAug 1, 2018
Property Address217 E WATER ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-1803
Document Number2018/2187
Book / Page2018 / 2187
Instrument DateJul 30, 2018
Instrument000000002187
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 26, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address604 FRANKLIN ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-1606

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Winneshiek County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyWinneshiek County
MunicipalityDecorah City
Unified School DistrictDecorah Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,774.00$215,760 (-) Land $49,010 Building $166,750$215,760 (-) Land $49,010 Building $166,750
2025$3,774.00 (+1.56%)$215,760 (+10.69%) Land $49,010 Building $166,750$215,760 (+10.69%) Land $49,010 Building $166,750
2024$3,716.00 (+9.23%)
2023$194,920 (+21.23%) Land $49,010 Building $145,910$194,920 (+21.23%) Land $49,010 Building $145,910
2022$3,402.00$160,780 Land $40,880 Building $119,900
2021$160,780 Land $40,880 Building $119,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 21, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AH, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 24 policies
Nearby Flood Policies24 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 4
Most Recent ClaimAug 2016 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Aug 2016 · 4 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDECORAH WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 7,615 people · EPA ID IA9630012
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead9 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 517 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		1,000 / 50
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: GigFire.

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