601 5th Ave, Decorah, IA 52101 Property Records

Winneshiek County property record for 601 5th Ave, Decorah, IA 52101

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,570 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.364 acres (15,872 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Tax Bill	$7,808 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Mortgage Oct 2021 Sale + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`111742900200`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`111742900200`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,570 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,012 sqft
Basement Area	1,270 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,270 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Victorian
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Stone
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	15,872 sqft (0.364 acres)
Lot Dimensions	142 ft deep x 110 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	780 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	401 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	601 5TH AVE
City	DECORAH
State	IA
Zip	52101-1211
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOTS 1,2 & 3-16 EXC S 8'BLK 14 MORSE'S ADDN TO WEST DECORAH
Legal Range	08W
Legal Township	98N
Legal Section	17
Legal Subdivision	MORSES ADD
Legal Block	14
Legal Lot Number	1-16
Jurisdiction	WINNESHIEK IA
Township / Civil Division	DECORAH
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2030
Census Tract	950200

Owner

601 5th Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	601 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1211
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Living Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 13, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DECORAH BANK & TRUST CO
Oct 13, 2021	Affidavit, Transfer
Oct 13, 2021	Affidavit, Transfer
Oct 14, 2020	Deed, Transfer
Oct 14, 2020	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Sep 30, 2020
Transfer Doc	2020/4280
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WINNESHIEK IA
Property Address	601 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1211
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 25, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2021/4008
Date	Oct 13, 2021
Book Page	2021/4008
Instrument	2021 4008

Lender

Name	DECORAH BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2036

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

October 2021: Affidavit, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit
Jurisdiction	WINNESHIEK IA
Recording Date	Oct 13, 2021
Property Address	601 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1211
Document Number	02021/4005
Book / Page	2021 / 4005
Instrument Date	Oct 8, 2021
Instrument	2021 4005
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 11, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1211

October 2021: Affidavit, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit
Jurisdiction	WINNESHIEK IA
Recording Date	Oct 13, 2021
Property Address	601 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1211
Document Number	02021/4004
Book / Page	2021 / 4004
Instrument Date	Oct 8, 2021
Instrument	2021 4004
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 11, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1211

October 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	WINNESHIEK IA
Recording Date	Oct 14, 2020
Property Address	601 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1211
Document Number	2020/4280
Book / Page	2020 / 4280
Instrument Date	Sep 30, 2020
Instrument	2020 4280
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 25, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 5TH AVE, 601, DECORAH, IA 52101-1211

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1211

October 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	WINNESHIEK IA
Recording Date	Oct 14, 2020
Property Address	601 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1211
Document Number	2020/4292
Book / Page	2020 / 4292
Instrument Date	Sep 30, 2020
Instrument	2020 4292
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 25, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 5TH AVE, 601, DECORAH, IA 52101-1211

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1211

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 601 5th Ave was $7,808 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	$7,808.00	$462,380 (-) Land $54,630 Building $407,750	$462,380 (-) Land $54,630 Building $407,750
2025	$7,808.00 (+5.8%) Homeowner's exemption	$462,380 Land $54,630 Building $407,750	$462,380 Land $54,630 Building $407,750
2024	$7,380.00
2023		$402,310 (+15.28%) Land $54,630 Building $347,680	$402,310 Land $54,630 Building $347,680
2022	$7,086.00 Homeowner's exemption	$348,970 Land $45,530 Building $303,440
2021			$348,970 Land $45,530 Building $303,440

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 601 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2016.

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 File median of 17 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	17 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	5 (2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA	4 of 5
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2016 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Aug 2016 · 4 claims

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 601 5th Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 50
Nextlink Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GigFire.

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