Winneshiek County property record for 535 John St, Decorah, IA 52101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 1,421 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,328 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 111535100800 |
| Primary APN | 111535100800 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,421 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 449 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,720 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 535 JOHN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DECORAH |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52101-2234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 OF 12, S 16' FT OF LOT 11 IN BLK 1, OTIS & STEVENS |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 98N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,11 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DECORAH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
535 John St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Winneshiek County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 535 JOHN ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-2234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000147 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 535 John St was $2,328 with exemptions applied.
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 | $2,328.00 | $198,380 (-) Land $22,810 Building $175,570 | $198,380 (-) Land $22,810 Building $175,570 |
| 2025 | $2,328.00 (+6.79%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $198,380 Land $22,810 Building $175,570 | $198,380 Land $22,810 Building $175,570 |
| 2024 | $2,180.00 | ||
| 2023 | $174,670 (+15.51%) Land $22,810 Building $151,860 | $174,670 Land $22,810 Building $151,860 | |
| 2022 | $2,966.00 Homeowner's exemption | $151,220 Land $19,010 Building $132,210 | |
| 2021 | $151,220 Land $19,010 Building $132,210 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 535 John St 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.
The area around 535 John St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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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