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For sale
$1,975,000
202 W Main St, Decorah, IA 52101
5beds
7,614sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1858
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplacePeaceful space to unwindGourmet kitchenTwo designated parking spacesWell-stocked libraryBar and game roomFamily room
- 8 days
- 671
- 30
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joan M Rollins 563-380-5364,
AJ Realty, Inc,
Joan M Rollins 563-380-5364,
AJ Realty, Inc
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20263319
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 9
- 3/4 bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Library/Office, Primary Bedroom En Suite, Primary Bedroom, Recreation Room
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: 2nd Floor, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling-Specialty, Crown Molding, Solid Surface Counters, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Paneled Doors, Pocket Doors
- Basement: Concrete,Exterior Entry,Floor Drain,Walk-Out Access,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Multiple, Electric, Gas, In Family Room Up, Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 7,614 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 53 x 69 x 47
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 111643002000
- Zoning: R1-SF
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Membrane,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1858
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Downtown Decorah
Location
- Region: Decorah
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $259/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $503,870
- Annual tax amount: $10,544
- Date on market: 10/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 107 days
- Road surface type: None, Hard Surface Road
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,975,000-21%$259/sqft |
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| 11/4/2025 | Listing removed | $2,500,000$328/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Price change | $2,500,000+900%$328/sqft |
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| 8/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000$33/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Monthly payment
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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.

