Located on Decorah’s desirable west side, this updated & move-in ready, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is cute and comfortable, while offering excellent investment potential! Enjoy easy access to the Trout Run Trail, Upper Iowa River, parks, restaurants, Luther College and schools. This well-maintained property features an oversized master suite complete with a private bath and walk-in closet, a beautiful kitchen and a private patio for relaxing. Currently operating as a successful short-term rental, this property offers excellent income potential! Looking for a fantastic personal residence - this one is perfect for that, too! Enjoy the convenience of the attached garage all year long!
For sale
$284,900
215 East St, Decorah, IA 52101
3beds
1,199sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$282,600 Zestimate®
$238/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private patio for relaxingWalk-in closetUpdated and move-in readyAttached garageOversized master suiteBeautiful kitchenPrivate bath
- 13 days |
- 848 |
- 36 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Theodore A Kerndt 563-380-1415,
Viking Realtors
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20263652
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor Entry, Primary Bedroom En Suite, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bedroom w/ Closet
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Appliances Negotiable, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Concrete,Floor Drain,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,199 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Stall, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 72' x 62'
- Features: Landscaped, Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 111616000500
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Decorah
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $238/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $191,130
- Annual tax amount: $2,950
- Date on market: 8/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Road surface type: Black Top, Hard Surface Road
Estimated market value
$282,600
$268,000 - $297,000
$1,585/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $284,900-4.7%$238/sqft |
Source:  Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20263652 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Listing removed | $299,000$249/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262084 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000+30%$249/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262084 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2025 | Sold | $230,000-0.9%$192/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20251428 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Pending sale | $232,000$193/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20251428 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $232,000$193/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20251428 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,950 +4.3% | $191,130 +14.5% |
| 2024 | $2,828 +0.4% | $166,950 |
| 2023 | $2,816 +4.1% | $166,950 +15.9% |
| 2022 | $2,704 +5.2% | $144,020 +0.8% |
| 2021 | $2,570 +5.1% | $142,940 +7% |
| 2020 | $2,446 -2.2% | $133,620 |
| 2019 | $2,502 +4.9% | $133,620 |
| 2018 | $2,384 -5.2% | $133,620 +9.4% |
| 2017 | $2,516 +7.3% | $122,180 |
| 2016 | $2,344 +5.9% | $122,180 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $2,214 | $115,880 |
| 2014 | $2,214 +13.7% | $115,880 |
| 2013 | $1,948 +0.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,932 +6% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,822 +5.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,720 +8.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,586 +4.9% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,512 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52101
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAJohn Cline Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Decorah Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Decorah High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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.
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