Winneshiek County property record for 401 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,059 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,519 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $119,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,532 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 111530900100 |
| Primary APN | 111530900100 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,059 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 384 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,519 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 401 E WATER ST |
|---|---|
| City | DECORAH |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52101-1923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L 5 BLK 43 ORIG DEC |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 98N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL DECORAH |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DECORAH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1092 |
| 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 E WATER ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-1923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20152717 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2015 / 2717 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,532.00 | $157,340 (-) Land $21,820 Building $135,520 | $157,340 (-) Land $21,820 Building $135,520 |
| 2025 | $2,532.00 (+5.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $157,340 (+14.33%) Land $21,820 Building $135,520 | $157,340 (+14.33%) Land $21,820 Building $135,520 |
| 2024 | $2,398.00 (+4.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $137,620 (+15.45%) Land $21,820 Building $115,800 | $137,620 (+15.45%) Land $21,820 Building $115,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,298.00 Homeowner's exemption | $119,200 Land $18,180 Building $101,020 | |
| 2021 | $119,200 Land $18,180 Building $101,020 |
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 24 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2016 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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