Winneshiek County property record for 401 5th Ave, Decorah, IA 52101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,260 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $149,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,016 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 111630200500 |
| Primary APN | 111630200500 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,064 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,260 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 401 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DECORAH |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52101-1207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK 12 W DEC MORSES ADDN LOT 1 |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 98N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | W DEC MORSES ADD |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DECORAH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Winneshiek County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20202791 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2020 / 2791 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 401 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1207 |
| Document Number | 2020/2791 |
| Book / Page | 2020 / 2791 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 2791 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $237.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 401 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1207 |
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 | $3,016.00 | $199,890 (-) Land $28,050 Building $171,840 | $199,890 (-) Land $28,050 Building $171,840 |
| 2025 | $3,016.00 (+6.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $199,890 (+14.2%) Land $28,050 Building $171,840 | $199,890 (+14.2%) Land $28,050 Building $171,840 |
| 2024 | $2,844.00 (-4.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $175,040 (+15.76%) Land $28,050 Building $146,990 | $175,040 (+15.76%) Land $28,050 Building $146,990 | |
| 2022 | $2,966.00 Homeowner's exemption | $151,210 Land $23,380 Building $127,830 | |
| 2021 | $151,210 Land $23,380 Building $127,830 |
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 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · Severe Storms 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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: 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 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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