404 5th Ave, Decorah, IA 52101 Property Records

Winneshiek County property record for 404 5th Ave, Decorah, IA 52101

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,370 sqft · built 1894
Lot Size	0.445 acres (19,404 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$5,514 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Sale Nov 2022 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`111615901000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`111615901000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,370 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	940 sqft
Basement Area	1,228 sqft
Finished Basement	450 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1894
Effective Year Built	Effective 1894
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Stone
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	19,404 sqft (0.445 acres)
Lot Dimensions	132 ft deep x 147 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	672 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Hot Water
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	404 5TH AVE
City	DECORAH
State	IA
Zip	52101-1208
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOTS 7 & 8 & LOT 9 EXC W 18' BLK 4 WEST DECORAH
Legal Range	08W
Legal Township	98N
Legal Section	16
Legal Subdivision	WEST DECORAH
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	7-9
Jurisdiction	WINNESHIEK IA
Township / Civil Division	DECORAH
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2038
Census Tract	950200

Owner

Source: Winneshiek County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	404 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1208
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 22, 2022	Affidavit, Transfer
Nov 22, 2022	Deed, Transfer
Nov 1, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 1, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Sep 30, 2021
Transfer Doc	02021/4306
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2022: Affidavit, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit
Jurisdiction	WINNESHIEK IA
Recording Date	Nov 22, 2022
Property Address	404 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1208
Document Number	02022/3556
Book / Page	2022 / 3556
Instrument Date	Nov 21, 2022
Instrument	2022 3556
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	404 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1208

November 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	WINNESHIEK IA
Recording Date	Nov 22, 2022
Property Address	404 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1208
Document Number	02022/3554
Book / Page	2022 / 3554
Instrument Date	Nov 21, 2022
Instrument	2022 3554
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	404 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1208

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WINNESHIEK IA
Recording Date	Nov 1, 2021
Property Address	404 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1208
Document Number	02021/4305
Book / Page	2021 / 4305
Instrument Date	Sep 30, 2021
Instrument	2021 4305
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 22, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	709 SERENITY DR, DECORAH, IA 52101-1566

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WINNESHIEK IA
Recording Date	Nov 1, 2021
Property Address	404 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1208
Document Number	02021/4306
Book / Page	2021 / 4306
Instrument Date	Sep 30, 2021
Instrument	2021 4306
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 22, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	709 SERENITY DR, DECORAH, IA 52101-1566

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Winneshiek County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Winneshiek County
Municipality	Decorah City
Unified School District	Decorah Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,514.00	$344,330 (-) Land $59,980 Building $284,350	$344,330 (-) Land $59,980 Building $284,350
2025	$5,514.00 (+4.95%) Homeowner's exemption	$344,330 (+13.63%) Land $59,980 Building $284,350	$344,330 (+13.63%) Land $59,980 Building $284,350
2024	$5,254.00 (-3.67%)
2023		$303,030 (+15.76%) Land $59,980 Building $243,050	$303,030 (+15.76%) Land $59,980 Building $243,050
2022	$5,454.00	$261,780 Land $49,980 Building $211,800
2021			$261,780 Land $49,980 Building $211,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
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	Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Aug 2016 · 4 claims

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

May also be available: GigFire.

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