2881 Pleasant View Rd Decorah, IA 52101
Estimated payment $3,138/month
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Decorah Middle School Rated A
- Heating System Uses Steam
About This Home
Just minutes from Decorah, this unique property offers an ideal blend of natural beauty, income potential, and versatility. The spacious home features stunning views of the trout stream, private pond, bluffs, and rolling hillsides—all enjoyed from upper and lower decks. The residence includes a large living room with a beautiful stone fireplace, an updated kitchen and new flooring throughout the home. The walk-out lower level can be rented separately or combined with the full home, offering excellent flexibility. Additional amenities include fenced pasture, a horse barn, a large shop, and an artesian water source (quality test on file). Zoning allows for additional cabins, presenting expansion opportunities for investors or retreat operators. Currently operated as a successful short-term rental sleeping up to 20 guests, with some additional income available from shop and pasture rentals. Ideal for a vacation rental, wedding venue, or retreat center. Home is being sold fully furnished - turn key - and ready for new owner to rent or use personally beginning on day #1! Artesian well with tested water quality. Property to be surveys and sold as 5 acres, m/l to include the home, barn, pond and shop. New septic to be installed prior to closing.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,610
Year Built
- Built in 1890
Lot Details
- 5 Acre Lot
- Additional Parcels
Parking
- Workshop in Garage
Home Design
- Concrete Foundation
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
- Shake Siding
- Cedar
Interior Spaces
- 3,455 Sq Ft Home
- Fireplace
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
Schools
- Decorah Community Schools Elementary And Middle School
- Decorah Community Schools High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
- Septic Tank
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 083320001400
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,406 | $409,020 | $37,220 | $371,800 |
| 2024 | $4,406 | $358,000 | $37,220 | $320,780 |
| 2023 | $3,314 | $358,000 | $37,220 | $320,780 |
| 2022 | $2,510 | $249,670 | $31,020 | $218,650 |
| 2021 | $2,422 | $206,090 | $31,020 | $175,070 |
| 2020 | $2,422 | $192,720 | $31,020 | $161,700 |
| 2019 | $2,420 | $192,720 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,482 | $192,720 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,594 | $192,170 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,564 | $192,170 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,462 | $182,340 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $2,402 | $182,340 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 11/12/25 | Price Changed | $525,000 | -12.4% | $152 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/10/2025 11/10/25 | For Sale | $599,000 | 0.0% | $173 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/04/2025 10/04/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/15/2025 07/15/25 | For Sale | $599,000 | +8.9% | $173 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/17/2021 12/17/21 | Sold | $550,000 | -4.3% | $159 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/25/2021 09/25/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/13/2021 08/13/21 | For Sale | $575,000 | -- | $166 / Sq Ft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: NBR20253364
APN: 083320001400
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