$343,000
SOLD JUL 1, 2025

616 Center St Decorah, IA 52101

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,340 Sq Ft
0.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$147 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Central Air
  • Decorah Middle School Rated A
  • Garden
  • Water Softener is Owned

About This Home

As of July 2025

This beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home blends modern upgrades with timeless charm. Featuring original hardwood flooring and a fireplace, it retains its classic appeal while offering contemporary comforts. Recent updates include an on-demand water heater and a new air conditioner. The lower level features a separate apartment with both interior and exterior access, providing incredible flexibility—whether for rental income, a guest suite, or a private space for family. A single-stall manufactured detached garage adds extra convenience. Situated on nearly half an acre in the middle of Decorah, this property offers a peaceful, country-like feel while being just half a block from the pool, Luther College, and all the downtown amenities. Don't miss this rare find!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Zbornik

AJ Realty, Inc. License #S67614000 Listed on: 04/11/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Dykstra

AJ Realty, Inc. License #S36060

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,594

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-2

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,340 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Schools

  • Decorah Community Schools Elementary And Middle School
  • Decorah Community Schools High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 111610202300

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,594

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Parcel Number: 111610202300
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • PropertyType: Residential
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 1st Floor, Dryer Hookup-Gas, Washer Hookup
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
  • Road Surface Type: Crushed Rock
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Phone: 563-382-3627
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt
  • TotalFinishedSquareFootage: 2340
  • ImprovementRating: Remodeled,Updated
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave Built In, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Block, Entrance-Inside, Entrance-Outside, Floor Drain, Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 700
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • BelowGradeArea: 1400

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: 1 Stall, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: N/A

Schools

  • Elementary School: Decorah Community Schools
  • High School: Decorah Community Schools
  • Middle Or Junior School: Decorah Community Schools

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-2
  • Lot Dimensions: 83x110 and 83x140
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19547
  • Additional Parcels: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4594

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2025
Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
Stahr Eric Lawrence
Bought by
Zahasky Richard D and Zahasky Roseann M
Seller's Agent
Sarah Zbornik
AJ Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Anne Dykstra
AJ Realty, Inc.
List Price
$335,000
Sold Price
$343,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,000
2.39%
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$332,722

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$10,278
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.68%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2022
Sold by
Sue Vanhorn Debora
Bought by
Stahr Eric L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,500
Interest Rate
3.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2021
Sold by
Sue Vanhorn Debora
Bought by
Stahr Eric L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2017
Sold by
Stahr Eric Lawrence
Bought by
Vandebora Sure
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $343,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $343,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $106,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Sold $343,000 +2.4% $147 / Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Sale $335,000 -- $143 / Sq Ft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $4,790 $296,310 $49,530 $246,780
2024 $4,790 $264,680 $49,530 $215,150
2023 $4,560 $264,680 $49,530 $215,150
2022 $4,330 $227,730 $41,270 $186,460
2021 $4,166 $214,530 $41,270 $173,260
2020 $4,166 $202,580 $41,270 $161,310
2019 $4,052 $202,580 $0 $0
2018 $4,082 $202,580 $0 $0
2017 $3,752 $178,890 $0 $0
2016 $3,454 $175,910 $0 $0
2015 $3,314 $169,220 $0 $0
2014 $3,250 $169,220 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: NBR20251557

Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

APN: 111610202300