506 Baker Ave, Decorah, IA 52101 Property Records

Winneshiek County property record for 506 Baker Ave, Decorah, IA 52101

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,332 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	0.282 acres (12,281 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$255,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill	$4,384 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`111648200400`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`111648200400`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,332 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,080 sqft
Basement Area	1,080 sqft
Finished Basement	1,080 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Effective Year Built	Effective 1979
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	12,281 sqft (0.282 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	24 sqft
Deck Area	182 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	506 BAKER AVE
City	DECORAH
State	IA
Zip	52101-2215
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	S 70'2" OF LOT E N1/2 LOT D LOT 62 RAILROAD ADDN LOT 2 OF 1 OF L2 SE SE
Legal Range	08W
Legal Township	98N
Legal Section	16
Legal Lot Number	2,62
Jurisdiction	WINNESHIEK IA
Township / Civil Division	DECORAH
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2020
Census Tract	950300

Owner

506 Baker Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	506 BAKER AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-2215
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 25, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 25, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 19, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20231265
Deed Book / Page	2023 / 1265
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 9, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000004547
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WINNESHIEK IA
Recording Date	May 25, 2023
Property Address	506 BAKER AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-2215
Document Number	02023/1265
Book / Page	2023 / 1265
Instrument Date	May 24, 2023
Instrument	2023 1265
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$407.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	506 BAKER AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-2215

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 506 Baker Ave was $4,384 with a homeowner's exemption.

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	$4,384.00	$264,420 (-) Land $42,270 Building $222,150	$264,420 (-) Land $42,270 Building $222,150
2025	$4,384.00 (+4.23%) Homeowner's exemption	$264,420 Land $42,270 Building $222,150	$264,420 Land $42,270 Building $222,150
2024	$4,206.00
2023		$233,670 (+16.07%) Land $42,270 Building $191,400	$233,670 Land $42,270 Building $191,400
2022	$4,010.00 Homeowner's exemption	$201,310 Land $35,220 Building $166,090
2021			$201,310 Land $35,220 Building $166,090

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 506 Baker Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 21, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 506 Baker Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 402 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

May also be available: GigFire.

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