Winneshiek County property record for 720 W Main St, Decorah, IA 52101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,907 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.313 acres (13,625 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,844 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 111632900900 |
| Primary APN | 111632900900 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,907 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,104 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,625 sqft (0.313 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 31 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 720 W MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DECORAH |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52101-1626 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 7 & 15 NE SW |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 98N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,15 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DECORAH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
720 W Main St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2018.
Source: Winneshiek County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 W MAIN ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-1626 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 2018/484 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 720 W MAIN ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-1626 |
| Document Number | 2018/484 |
| Book / Page | 2018 / 484 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000000000484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 720 W MAIN ST, DECORAH, IA 52101-1626 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 720 W Main St was $2,844 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,844.00 | $175,320 (-) Land $36,980 Building $138,340 | $175,320 (-) Land $36,980 Building $138,340 |
| 2025 | $2,844.00 (+4.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $175,320 Land $36,980 Building $138,340 | $175,320 Land $36,980 Building $138,340 |
| 2024 | $2,722.00 | ||
| 2023 | $154,820 (+16.15%) Land $36,980 Building $117,840 | $154,820 Land $36,980 Building $117,840 | |
| 2022 | $2,592.00 Homeowner's exemption | $133,290 Land $30,820 Building $102,470 | |
| 2021 | $133,290 Land $30,820 Building $102,470 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 720 W Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AH, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1997–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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 risk around 720 W Main St 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 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 342 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 |
May also be available: GigFire, Nextlink.
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