Winneshiek County property record for 903 5th Ave, Decorah, IA 52101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,718 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,715 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,374 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 111742600100 |
| Primary APN | 111742600100 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,718 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 848 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 382 sqft |
| Basement Area | 848 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,715 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 903 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DECORAH |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52101-1217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1-2-1-3 NE SE |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 98N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DECORAH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
903 5th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Winneshiek County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 903 5TH AVE, DECORAH, IA 52101-1217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231319 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2023 / 1319 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 903 5th Ave was $4,374 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 | $4,374.00 | $263,820 (-) Land $38,750 Building $225,070 | $263,820 (-) Land $38,750 Building $225,070 |
| 2025 | $4,374.00 (+5.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $263,820 Land $38,750 Building $225,070 | $263,820 Land $38,750 Building $225,070 |
| 2024 | $4,152.00 | ||
| 2023 | $230,790 (+15.02%) Land $38,750 Building $192,040 | $230,790 Land $38,750 Building $192,040 | |
| 2022 | $3,996.00 Homeowner's exemption | $200,660 Land $32,290 Building $168,370 | |
| 2021 | $200,660 Land $32,290 Building $168,370 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 903 5th Ave 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 AE, within 100 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 903 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 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 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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