Enjoy the convenience of living just a a few minutes walk from the heart of downtown Decorah! This solid and inviting 2-bedroom, 2-full-bath home offers a bright, comfortable interior with a functional layout and plenty of versatility. The main level features a bright and welcoming living/dining space, kitchen with updated appliances and ample storage, convenient main floor laundry, and a full bathroom with tile surround shower. Two bedrooms and another updated full bathroom make up the upper level. Step outside and choose your spot to relax or entertain with a deck, round stone patio, and open front porch. The 1+ stall garage adds even more value with a heated and cooled bonus space above—perfect for a home office, workout room, hobby area, studio, or whatever fits your lifestyle. With downtown businesses, shopping, dining, parks, and more close by, this well-rounded property offers a great combination of location, comfort, and flexibility. Come see all that 503 S Mill Street has to offer!
Pending
$244,900
503 S Mill St, Decorah, IA 52101
2beds
1,142sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1860
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$244,400 Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ample storageBright comfortable interiorKitchen with updated appliancesOpen front porchRound stone patioConvenient main floor laundryFunctional layout
- 25 days
- 654
- 29
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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#: 20264361
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor Entry, Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Main Floor Laundry, Primary Bedroom En Suite, Pantry, Dining/Living Room Combo
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: 1st Floor, Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,142 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Oversized
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Covered
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 123x54
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 111645700300
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Steel
Condition
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Decorah
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $212,790
- Annual tax amount: $3,492
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$244,400
$232,000 - $257,000
$1,804/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/13/2026 | Pending sale | $244,900$214/sqft |
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| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $244,900+28.2%$214/sqft |
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| 7/1/2021 | Sold | $191,033+12.4%$167/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20211741 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2021 | Pending sale | $170,000$149/sqft |
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| 6/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $170,000$149/sqft |
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| 5/1/2021 | Pending sale | $170,000$149/sqft |
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| 4/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $170,000+17.2%$149/sqft |
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| 2/1/2019 | Sold | $145,000+26.1%$127/sqft |
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| 6/18/2014 | Sold | $115,000-2.5%$101/sqft |
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| 2/25/2013 | Listing removed | $117,900$103/sqft |
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| 11/13/2012 | Price change | $117,900-7.8%$103/sqft |
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| 3/15/2012 | Price change | $127,900-5.2%$112/sqft |
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| 1/20/2012 | Price change | $134,900-3.6%$118/sqft |
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| 11/18/2011 | Listed for sale | $140,000$123/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,274 +4.3% | $212,790 +15.5% |
| 2024 | $3,140 -0.4% | $184,190 |
| 2023 | $3,154 +34% | $184,190 +14.9% |
| 2022 | $2,354 +8.9% | $160,280 +27.6% |
| 2021 | $2,162 +5.2% | $125,610 +10.4% |
| 2020 | $2,056 -2.3% | $113,730 |
| 2019 | $2,104 +12.5% | $113,730 |
| 2018 | $1,870 -11.6% | $113,730 +16.4% |
| 2017 | $2,116 +15.1% | $97,710 |
| 2016 | $1,838 +4% | $97,710 +3.6% |
| 2015 | $1,768 | $94,320 |
| 2014 | $1,768 +27.6% | $94,320 |
| 2013 | $1,386 -11% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,558 +6.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,468 +26.6% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,160 +8.6% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,068 +5.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,016 | -- |
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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.
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