Charming Ranch Home on a Spacious Lot – Hesper, IA Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home situated on a generous lot in the peaceful community of Hesper. This home offers a comfortable layout with thoughtful updates and functional living spaces throughout. Open-concept main living area connecting the kitchen, dining, and living room—perfect for everyday living and entertaining Main floor laundry with convenient ½ bath Two main-level bedrooms with a full bath featuring a tub/shower, tiled walk-in shower, and double sink vanity Finished lower level offering a non-conforming bedroom or family room, exercise room, and storage room. Efficient heating with an outdoor wood boiler, dualed with LP backup option Attached 2-car garage plus a concrete patio for outdoor enjoyment Appliances included: refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer & dryer Recent updates: new metal roof (2025), new septic system (2025), and newer windows throughtout A wonderful opportunity to enjoy small-town living with space, comfort, and key updates already in place—ready for you to move in and make it your own!
Sold for $187,500
$187,500
3805 County Road W40, Decorah, IA 52101
3beds
1,772sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$188,300 Zestimate®
$106/sqft
$1,684 Estimated rent
Home value
$188,300
Estimated sales range
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Spacious lot
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Listed by:
Joan M Rollins 563-380-5364,
AJ Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Joan M Rollins, B39150
AJ Realty, Inc.
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20261117
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Propane, Wood
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: 1st Floor, Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Block,Concrete,Interior Entry,Floor Drain,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,772 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Stall, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 10,018 sqft
- Dimensions: 85 x 119
- Features: Level, School Bus Service
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 031135200700
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Decorah
- Subdivision: Town of Hesper
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Mixed, Hard Surface Road
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/31/2026 | Sold | $187,500-13.6%$106/sqft |
Source:  Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20261117 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Pending sale | $217,000$122/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20261117 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $217,000$122/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20261117 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,664 +5.2% | $167,200 +15.2% |
| 2024 | $1,582 +1.2% | $145,160 |
| 2023 | $1,564 +10.9% | $145,160 +14.8% |
| 2022 | $1,410 +4.9% | $126,430 +7.6% |
| 2021 | $1,344 +1.8% | $117,550 +8.2% |
| 2020 | $1,320 -1.6% | $108,610 |
| 2019 | $1,342 +1.7% | $108,610 |
| 2018 | $1,320 -4.1% | $108,610 +8.5% |
| 2017 | $1,376 +9.9% | $100,130 +3.8% |
| 2016 | $1,252 +5% | $96,470 +6% |
| 2015 | $1,192 +1.7% | $90,980 |
| 2014 | $1,172 +7.9% | $90,980 |
| 2013 | $1,086 -1.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,106 +7.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,030 +11.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $926 +10% | -- |
| 2008 | $842 +5% | -- |
| 2007 | $802 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52101
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAJohn Cline Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 12.6 mi
- 8/10Decorah Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 12.9 mi
- 9/10Decorah High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 12.5 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
- Decorah
- 52101
- 3805 County Road W40
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