Winneshiek County property record for 2248 S Bear Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 5,958 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 25 acres (1,091,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $420 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 113030000800 |
| Primary APN | 113030000800 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,958 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,958 sqft |
| Basement Area | 5,958 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 5,958 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 1,091,178 sqft (25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 624 sqft |
| Poultry House | Poultry House |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2248 S BEAR RD |
|---|---|
| City | DECORAH |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52101-7898 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 NW SW, LOT 2-1 SW SW 30-98-8; LOTS 2-1-1-1,2-1 & 2-2 NW NW 31-98-8* ABAN RR ROW IN N & W'RLY ROW ADJ TO L 2 NW SW, L 2 OF 1 SW SW 30-98-8 & L 2-1 & 2-2 NW NW 31-98-8 |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 98N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DECORAH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Winneshiek County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2248 S BEAR RD, A, DECORAH, IA 52101-7898 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Winneshiek County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Winneshiek County |
| Unified School District | Decorah Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $420.00 | $44,900 (-22.02%) Land $8,430 Building $36,470 | $57,580 (-) Land $21,110 Building $36,470 |
| 2025 | $420.00 (-2.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,580 (+37.36%) Land $21,110 Building $36,470 | $57,580 (+12.29%) Land $21,110 Building $36,470 |
| 2024 | $432.00 (-5.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $41,920 (+4.59%) Land $6,220 Building $35,700 | $51,280 (+7.75%) | |
| 2022 | $458.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $40,080 Land $4,970 Building $35,110 | |
| 2021 | $47,590 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Harmony Telephone Company Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, GigFire.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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