Winneshiek County property record for 501 E Main St, Decorah, IA 52101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,305 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,388 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 111531500100 |
| Primary APN | 111531500100 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 760 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 760 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 4,305 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 119 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 501 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DECORAH |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52101-1907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK 39 ORIG DEC W 2/3 OF LOT 5 |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 98N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DECORAH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1082 |
| 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 | 501 E MAIN ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-1907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20213168 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2021 / 3168 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 501 E MAIN ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-1907 |
| Document Number | 2021/3168 |
| Book / Page | 2021 / 3168 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021 3168 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $271.20 |
| 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 | 501 E MAIN ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-1907 |
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 | $3,388.00 | $221,420 (-) Land $15,440 Building $205,980 | $221,420 (-) Land $15,440 Building $205,980 |
| 2025 | $3,388.00 (+7.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $221,420 (+15.96%) Land $15,440 Building $205,980 | $221,420 (+15.96%) Land $15,440 Building $205,980 |
| 2024 | $3,144.00 (+9.78%) | ||
| 2023 | $190,950 (+30.48%) Land $15,440 Building $175,510 | $190,950 (+30.48%) Land $15,440 Building $175,510 | |
| 2022 | $2,864.00 Homeowner's exemption | $146,340 Land $12,860 Building $133,480 | |
| 2021 | $146,340 Land $12,860 Building $133,480 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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