Bring your ideas and unlock the potential at 309 John St in Decorah! This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a great opportunity for buyers ready to invest some TLC and make it their own. With cement board siding and vinyl replacement windows already in place, some of the heavy lifting has been started. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors waiting to be refreshed, a practical main floor bedroom and laundry; a flexible layout with room to grow. The home features both a welcoming covered front porch and a relaxing rear screened porch—perfect for enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Situated on a generous, wooded lot of over a quarter acre, the setting feels private and park-like, yet you're just blocks from schools and downtown Decorah. A solid opportunity for renovation, customization, and building long-term value. Call today!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (4/16)
$155,000
309 John St, Decorah, IA 52101
3beds
1,439sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$108/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cement board sidingHardwood floorsWelcoming covered front porchVinyl replacement windowsRelaxing rear screened porch
- 97 days |
- 886 |
- 28 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Benjamin T Harman 563-380-8530,
Harman Realty
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20261241
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: 1st Floor, Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,439 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Screened
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 94x120
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 111535100400
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Decorah
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $108/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $174,670
- Annual tax amount: $2,732
- Date on market: 3/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 98 days
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,801/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026 | Price change | $155,000-6.1%$108/sqft |
Source:  Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20261241 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000+79.6%$115/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20261241 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2017 | Sold | $91,854+2.1%$64/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20171812 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2015 | Listing removed | $90,000$63/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2014 | Listed for sale | $90,000$63/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,732 +4.4% | $174,670 +12.4% |
| 2024 | $2,618 +1% | $155,350 |
| 2023 | $2,592 +22.1% | $155,350 +16.6% |
| 2022 | $2,122 +3.9% | $133,280 +16.8% |
| 2021 | $2,042 +41% | $114,150 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $1,448 -2.3% | $107,880 +30.5% |
| 2019 | $1,482 -8.7% | $82,650 |
| 2018 | $1,624 -2.5% | $82,650 +6.8% |
| 2017 | $1,666 +4.3% | $77,390 |
| 2016 | $1,598 +17% | $77,390 +3.4% |
| 2015 | $1,366 | $74,880 |
| 2014 | $1,366 +12.3% | $74,880 |
| 2013 | $1,216 -9.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,342 -0.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,344 +3.7% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,296 +109.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $618 -18.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $760 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 52101
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Decorah Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Decorah High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Carrie Lee Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-4Distance: 0.3 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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- Iowa
- Winneshiek County
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- 309 John St
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