Winneshiek County property record for 809 Iowa Ave, Decorah, IA 52101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,889 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.348 acres (15,141 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,378 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 111728203200 |
| Primary APN | 111728203200 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,889 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 784 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,141 sqft (0.348 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 103 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 756 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 809 IOWA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DECORAH |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52101-1240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 0F 5 EXC SOUTH 150' & LOT 5 OF 5 EXC E 16' & EXC S 150' SE NE |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 98N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DECORAH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
809 Iowa Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Winneshiek County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 809 IOWA AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 809 Iowa Ave was $4,378 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 | $4,378.00 | $264,000 (-) Land $51,400 Building $212,600 | $264,000 (-) Land $51,400 Building $212,600 |
| 2025 | $4,378.00 (+4.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $264,000 Land $51,400 Building $212,600 | $264,000 Land $51,400 Building $212,600 |
| 2024 | $4,198.00 | ||
| 2023 | $233,200 (+16.05%) Land $51,400 Building $181,800 | $233,200 Land $51,400 Building $181,800 | |
| 2022 | $4,002.00 Homeowner's exemption | $200,950 Land $42,830 Building $158,120 | |
| 2021 | $200,950 Land $42,830 Building $158,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 809 Iowa Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 809 Iowa 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.
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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