Winneshiek County property record for 307 John St, Decorah, IA 52101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,266 sqft · built 1883 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,466 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 111535100300 |
| Primary APN | 111535100300 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,266 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,016 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,016 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,016 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1883 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1883 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,560 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 138 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 307 JOHN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DECORAH |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52101-2230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 3, 4, 3 OF 1 & 3 OF 2 BLK 1 OTIS & STEVENS ADDN |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 98N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | OTIS & STEVENS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DECORAH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
307 John St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Winneshiek County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 307 JOHN ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-2230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 307 John St was $5,466 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 | $5,466.00 | $335,980 (-) Land $47,790 Building $288,190 | $335,980 (-) Land $47,790 Building $288,190 |
| 2025 | $5,466.00 (+4.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $335,980 Land $47,790 Building $288,190 | $335,980 Land $47,790 Building $288,190 |
| 2024 | $5,236.00 | ||
| 2023 | $296,840 (+15.54%) Land $47,790 Building $249,050 | $296,840 Land $47,790 Building $249,050 | |
| 2022 | $5,098.00 Homeowner's exemption | $256,910 Land $39,820 Building $217,090 | |
| 2021 | $256,910 Land $39,820 Building $217,090 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 307 John St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 21, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 307 John St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 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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