309 John St, Decorah, IA, 52101
About This Home
Bring your ideas and unlock the potential at 309 John St in Decorah! This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a great opportunity for buyers ready to invest some TLC and make it their own. With cement board siding and vinyl replacement windows already in place, some of the heavy lifting has been started. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors waiting to be refreshed, a practical main floor bedroom and laundry; a flexible layout with room to grow. The home features both a welcoming covered front porch and a relaxing rear screened porch—perfect for enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Situated on a generous, wooded lot of over a quarter acre, the setting feels private and park-like, yet you're just blocks from schools and downtown Decorah. A solid opportunity for renovation, customization, and building long-term value. Call today!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Materials
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
- Construction materials: Cement Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: 1st Floor,Laundry Room
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Fireplace features: None
- Finished area below ground: 0
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,439 sqft
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 111535100400
- Zoning: R-3
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered,Screened
Lot
- Lot size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Wooded
- Lot size dimensions: 94x120
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 | $656 | $7,872 |
| Home Insurance * | $84 | $1,008 |
| Property Taxes | $166 | $1,992 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,027 | $12,324 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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