508 Plum St, Decorah, IA, 52101
About This Home
Cute & Cozy 2-Bedroom Home – Priced to Sell at $159,900! Don't miss this charming, move-in-ready home situated on a large 53' x 123' corner lot in a family-friendly neighborhood. This bright and cheery 2-bedroom home features an open living room, dining area, and kitchen, creating a spacious and welcoming feel. Recent updates include new plumbing, new electrical, luxury vinyl plank flooring, a completely remodeled bathroom, new sheetrock with textured walls and ceilings, fresh paint throughout, new windows and doors, and a new water heater. The maintenance-free vinyl siding and additional storage shed add even more value and convenience. Perfect as a starter home, downsizing option, or potential AirBnB investment. Cute, cozy, and ready for its new owner - call your local agent today!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Materials
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Free-Standing Range,Refrigerator,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Lower Level,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Fireplace features: None
- Finished area below ground: 360
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Electric
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 978 sqft
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1115360000700
- Zoning: R-3
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Lot size: 6,534 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 53 x 123
Parking
- Parking features: None
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $808 | $9,696 |
| Home Insurance * | $104 | $1,248 |
| Property Taxes | $157 | $1,884 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,190 | $14,280 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | Listed for sale | $159,900 |
| 2025-06-27 | Sold | $74,000 |
| 2025-05-21 | Pending sale | $64,500 |
| 2025-05-20 | Listed for sale | $64,500 |
| 2024-05-29 | Sold | $54,000 |
| 2024-04-05 | Pending sale | $54,000 |
| 2020-09-02 | Listing removed | $49,000 |
| 2019-11-20 | Listed for sale | $49,000 |
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