Under Contract with a 72 Hour Clause. Contact Your Agent for Details. For the first time in more than a century, one of the Driftless Region's most remarkable legacy recreational estates is being offered for sale. Perched atop the scenic rolling hills of northeast Iowa, this extraordinary Century Farm combines breathtaking panoramic views, comfortable country living, premier wildlife habitat, and dependable annual income into one truly exceptional offering. Generations of thoughtful stewardship are evident throughout this one-of-a-kind property, where every acre has been carefully improved with conservation, recreation, and lasting enjoyment in mind. The extensive habitat improvements represent years of planning and investment that would be difficult and costly to replicate today. The land is what truly sets this property apart. Miles of groomed trails wind through managed timber, native grass prairies, secluded food plots, and diverse wildlife habitat, allowing you to explore every corner of the property by foot or UTV. Thousands of trees and shrubs have been strategically planted throughout the years, complemented by three established native grass plantings, a thriving chestnut orchard, numerous fruit trees, and extensive annual Timber Stand Improvement (TSI). A spring-fed, year-round creek, approximately 2.5 acres of established food plots, and meticulously developed habitat have created an exceptional recreational property with a proven history of producing outstanding whitetails, exceptional turkey hunting, and an impressive resident pheasant population. Two Grizzly tower blinds and two Millennium tree stands are already in place and ready for the next owner. Beyond its recreational appeal, the property generates over $7,000 in annual CRP income, providing dependable revenue while preserving and enhancing the outstanding habitat that makes this farm so special. Located within the highly sought-after Decorah School District, the property is only minutes from world-class trout fishing and just one-half mile from the renowned Coon Creek State Land, offering convenient access to thousands of additional public hunting and recreational acres. Perfectly positioned to capture spectacular sunsets and sweeping countryside views, the custom home offers warm, comfortable living with an open-concept floor plan, spacious primary suite, and inviting living spaces designed to embrace the surrounding landscape. Whether enjoying your morning coffee on the covered porch or entertaining family and friends after a day outdoors, the setting is simply unmatched. Complementing the home is a 40' × 40' fully finished and heated shop featuring two oversized overhead doors, epoxy floors, in-floor heat, a heated office or hunting room, custom bar with restroom, decorative concrete finishes, mini-split air conditioning, a covered patio, and an expansive concrete approach—providing exceptional space for equipment, hobbies, entertaining, or storing recreational vehicles. Properties of this caliber seldom become available, and opportunities to own a Century Farm with this combination of scenic beauty, recreational quality, and thoughtful improvements are exceptionally rare. Whether your passion is habitat management, exceptional whitetail hunting, upland birds, hiking miles of private trails, or simply enjoying peaceful country living with unforgettable views, this remarkable property offers a lifestyle that is nearly impossible to replicate. This is far more than an acreage—it is a legacy property where more than a century of history, stewardship, and investment have created one of the Driftless Region's truly exceptional offerings.
Pending
$1,290,000
1275 258th St, Decorah, IA 52101
4beds
3,050sqft
Acres
Built in 2008
41.97 Acres Lot
$1,167,900 Zestimate®
$423/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Thriving chestnut orchardEpoxy floorsOpen-concept floor planIn-floor heatSpring-fed year-round creekTwo oversized overhead doorsMiles of groomed trails
- 48 days
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Listed by:
Curt Headington 563-380-0510,
United Country C Midwest Lifes
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20263445
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor Entry, Exercise Room, Family Room, Library/Office, Loft, Main Floor Laundry, Primary Bedroom En Suite, Primary Bedroom w/ Closet, Mudroom, Pantry, Workshop, Dining/Living Room Combo
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant Floor, Propane Rented, Zoned
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Appliances Negotiable, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: 1st Floor, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Fiber Optic, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Paneled Doors, Pocket Doors
- Basement: Concrete,Slab
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: One, Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,050 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: RV Access/Parking, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Can Be Divided, Horses Okay, Kennel
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Valley
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream on Property
Lot
- Size: 41.97 Acres
- Dimensions: 210 x 486 ft.
- Features: Landscaped, Buildable, Wooded, Hunting on or Near, Orchard(s), School Bus Service
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Crop(s), Timber
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Has additional parcels: Yes
- Parcel number: 121520000400
- Zoning: A
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Air Exchanger System
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Acres
Materials
- Steel Siding
- Roof: Steel
Condition
- Year built: 2008
Details
- Builder name: Decorah Builders, Aaron Dahlen
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Decorah
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $423/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $328,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,746
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 48 days
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$1,167,900
$1.10M - $1.24M
$2,913/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,290,000$423/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Pending sale | $1,290,000$423/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,290,000$423/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,544 +5.7% | $325,700 +19.6% |
| 2024 | $3,352 +5.9% | $272,400 |
| 2023 | $3,164 +8.9% | $272,400 +23.2% |
| 2022 | $2,906 +3% | $221,020 +5.8% |
| 2021 | $2,822 +1.9% | $208,870 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $2,770 +40.5% | $200,220 |
| 2019 | $1,972 -9.1% | $200,220 +24.5% |
| 2018 | $2,170 +11.6% | $160,810 -10.6% |
| 2017 | $1,944 -9.2% | $179,800 |
| 2016 | $2,142 +1.2% | $179,800 +0.3% |
| 2015 | $2,116 | $179,280 |
| 2014 | $2,116 +9.6% | $179,280 |
| 2013 | $1,930 +0.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,912 +7.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,772 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52101
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Decorah Community Schools
- Middle: Decorah Community Schools
- High: Decorah Community Schools
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

