Winneshiek County property record for 3868 170th Ave, Decorah, IA 52101
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 833 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 23.1 acres (1,006,236 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,512 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031220001100 |
| Primary APN | 031220001100 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 833 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 192 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 192 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,006,236 sqft (23.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Granary | Granary |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 3868 170TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DECORAH |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52101-6848 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 E 1/2 FRL NE |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 100 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | HESPER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
3868 170th Ave, a rural home, 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 | 3866 170TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-6848 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3868 170TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-6848 |
| Document Number | 02021/4644 |
| Book / Page | 2021 / 4644 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021 4644 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $199.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3868 170TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-6848 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3868 170th Ave was $2,512 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,512.00 | $230,110 (-) Land $28,730 Building $201,380 | $230,110 (-) Land $28,730 Building $201,380 |
| 2025 | $2,512.00 (+10.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $230,110 Land $28,730 Building $201,380 | $230,110 Land $28,730 Building $201,380 |
| 2024 | $2,276.00 | ||
| 2023 | $191,620 (+15.3%) Land $21,220 Building $170,400 | $191,620 Land $21,220 Building $170,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,204.00 Additional exemption filed | $166,190 Land $17,020 Building $149,170 | |
| 2021 | $166,190 Land $17,020 Building $149,170 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3868 170th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2008.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 3868 170th Ave is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 200 / 40 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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