Winneshiek County property record for 706 5th Ave, Decorah, IA 52101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,734 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 111728202500 |
| Primary APN | 111728202500 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 350 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,920 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 706 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DECORAH |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52101-1214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 1/2 OF LOT 3 OF 1 & W 32 1/2' OF L 2 OF 1 SE NE |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 98N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DECORAH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Winneshiek County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 706 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $3,734.00 | $241,450 (-) Land $30,600 Building $210,850 | $241,450 (-) Land $30,600 Building $210,850 |
| 2025 | $3,734.00 (+5.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $241,450 (+13.85%) Land $30,600 Building $210,850 | $241,450 (+13.85%) Land $30,600 Building $210,850 |
| 2024 | $3,542.00 (-3.17%) | ||
| 2023 | $212,080 (+15.02%) Land $30,600 Building $181,480 | $212,080 (+15.02%) Land $30,600 Building $181,480 | |
| 2022 | $3,658.00 Homeowner's exemption | $184,390 Land $25,500 Building $158,890 | |
| 2021 | $184,390 Land $25,500 Building $158,890 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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 |
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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.
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.
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 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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