Winneshiek County property record for 505 E Main St, Decorah, IA 52101 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 922 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,305 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,620 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Mortgage Aug 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 111531500300 |
| Primary APN | 111531500300 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 922 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,305 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 148 sqft |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 505 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DECORAH |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52101-1907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 2/3 LOT 4 BLK 39 ORIG DECORAH |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DECORAH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1082 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Winneshiek County records · APN 111531500300
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 505 E MAIN ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-1907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 01, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CREDIT UNION |
| Aug 01, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 15, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · ARM DECORAH BANK & TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 01, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 01, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 000000002181 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2018 / 2181 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Property Address | 505 E MAIN ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-1907 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000002018/0000002182 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 01, 2018 |
| Book Page | 0000002018/0000002182 |
| Instrument | 000000002182 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CREDIT UNION |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 173 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2033 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 01, 2018 |
| Property Address | 505 E MAIN ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-1907 |
| Document Number | 2018/2181 |
| Book / Page | 2018 / 2181 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000000002181 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 505 E MAIN ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-1907 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 505 E MAIN ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-1907 |
| Document Number | 2017/1725 |
| Book / Page | 2017 / 1725 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171725 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $82.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 505 E MAIN ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-1907 |
| Document Number | 2017/1726 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2017/1726 |
| Instrument | 2017 1726 |
| Name | DECORAH BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DECORAH, IA 52101 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jun 15, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.25% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 5.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.25% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 11.2% |
Source: Winneshiek County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Winneshiek County |
| Municipality | Decorah City |
| Unified School District | Decorah Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,690 (+13.87%) Land $15,440 Building $94,250 | $109,690 (+13.87%) Land $15,440 Building $94,250 | |
| 2024 | $1,620.00 (+5.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $96,330 (+16.17%) Land $15,440 Building $80,890 | $96,330 (+16.17%) Land $15,440 Building $80,890 | |
| 2022 | $1,542.00 Homeowner's exemption | $82,920 Land $12,860 Building $70,060 | |
| 2021 | $82,920 Land $12,860 Building $70,060 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Winneshiek County (19191C), updated February 21, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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