Welcome to 911 Vernon St in the heart of Decorah—a well-kept gem perfectly positioned directly across the street from beloved Phelps Park, where playgrounds, picnic shelters, and scenic trails invite year-round enjoyment just steps from your front door. This inviting home blends classic charm with thoughtful updates, featuring beautiful oak hardwood floors flowing throughout much of the main level, a bright new addition expands the spacious living room space, and a new attached two-stall garage for everyday convenience. The main floor offers three comfortable bedrooms and two full baths, including a private primary suite, creating an ideal layout for both relaxation and functionality. Downstairs, there is potential for finishing a family room for the perfect hangout or entertainment space, a fourth bedroom with egress window already in place and third bath rough-in—adding even more value and versatility. With its unbeatable park-side location, smart improvements, and pride of ownership throughout, this home is ready to welcome its next chapter.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (2/27)
$259,900
911 Vernon St, Decorah, IA 52101
3beds
1,372sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$246,100 Zestimate®
$189/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private primary suiteThree comfortable bedrooms
- 50 days |
- 1,099 |
- 10 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 04, 2026 at 03:01am
Listed by:
Benjamin T Harman 563-380-8530,
Harman Realty
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20260683
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: 1st Floor, Lower Level
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Concrete,Radon Mitigation System
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,372 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Stall, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,098.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50x123
Details
- Parcel number: 111638400100
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Decorah
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $189/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $209,680
- Annual tax amount: $2,474
- Date on market: 2/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 50 days
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$246,100
$234,000 - $258,000
$1,656/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Price change | $259,900-7.1%$189/sqft |
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| 2/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900+179.9%$204/sqft |
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| 1/29/2015 | Sold | $100,000+0.1%$73/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2014 | Listed for sale | $99,900$73/sqft |
Source: Friest & Associates Realtors #26966 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,474 +4.3% | $167,500 +18.2% |
| 2024 | $2,372 +3.6% | $141,690 |
| 2023 | $2,290 +18.9% | $141,690 +19.3% |
| 2022 | $1,926 -26.3% | $118,730 +13.8% |
| 2021 | $2,614 +39.5% | $104,360 -23.1% |
| 2020 | $1,874 -2.2% | $135,770 +30.1% |
| 2019 | $1,916 -0.6% | $104,360 |
| 2018 | $1,928 | $104,360 +4% |
| 2017 | $1,928 -7% | $100,390 |
| 2016 | $2,074 +19.9% | $100,390 +4.7% |
| 2015 | $1,730 | $95,840 |
| 2014 | $1,730 +12.9% | $95,840 |
| 2013 | $1,532 -0.5% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,540 +6.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,448 +10% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,316 +8.8% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,210 +5.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,150 | -- |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,591/mo
Principal & interest
$1340
Property taxes
$251
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 52101
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Carrie Lee Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Decorah Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Decorah High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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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