Winneshiek County property record for 512 Baker Ave, Decorah, IA 52101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,571 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,140 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 111648200600 |
| Primary APN | 111648200600 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,571 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 336 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 512 BAKER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DECORAH |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52101-2215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT B SUB'D LOT 62 RAILROAD ADDN (LOT B DAY'S SUB) |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 98N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAILROAD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 62,B |
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DECORAH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
512 Baker Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2020.
Source: Winneshiek County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6249 ELDORA RD, WATERLOO, IA 50701-9221 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020766 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2020 / 766 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 512 BAKER AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-2215 |
| Document Number | 2020/766 |
| Book / Page | 2020 / 766 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 0766 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $218.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 512 BAKER AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-2215 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 512 Baker Ave was $3,140.
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 | $3,140.00 | $181,620 (-) Land $24,440 Building $157,180 | $181,620 (-) Land $24,440 Building $157,180 |
| 2025 | $3,140.00 (+4.67%) | $181,620 Land $24,440 Building $157,180 | $181,620 Land $24,440 Building $157,180 |
| 2024 | $3,000.00 | ||
| 2023 | $159,370 (+15.33%) Land $24,440 Building $134,930 | $159,370 Land $24,440 Building $134,930 | |
| 2022 | $2,880.00 | $138,190 Land $20,370 Building $117,820 | |
| 2021 | $138,190 Land $20,370 Building $117,820 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 512 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 risk around 512 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.
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 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 |
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