Two-Story Live-Work
309 E Water Street Decorah, IA 52101
New
For Sale
$449,000
SINGLE_FAMILY - Decorah, IA
Lot Size0.20 Acres
Days on Market7
Property Features for 309 E Water Street
General Information
Property type
Residential
Property subtype
Office
Zoning
C-3
Standard status
Active
APN
111530800200
Lot size
0.20 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2024
Tax Description
L 1 & E 18' L 2 BLK 44 ORIG DECORAH
Tax Annual Amount
7772
Utilities
Utilities
Water Available
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling system
Central Air
Building Details
Year built
1874
Flooring type
Wood
Building materials
Brick, Stone
Roof type
Composition
Listing Agency:
AJ Realty, Inc.
(563) 382-3627
Listed By:
Joseph Gavle · License #B68340000
(563) 379-6031
Added: Jul 23
Changed: Jul 25
Last Checked: Jul 29 at 3:06PM
MLS# 20263432
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This two-story commercial and residential building was originally built in 1874 and has been thoughtfully updated. The main level has most recently operated as retail space, while the upper level was completely renovated in 2014 and features a designed 2-bedroom, 2-bath living layout. Additional amenities include an attached two-car garage, off-street parking, a spacious upper-level deck, and storage throughout the property.
Located in Decorah, the property is described as being just one block from downtown, with access consistent with an urban street frontage setting. Zoning is listed as C-3.
The configuration supports a variety of live-work and mixed-use arrangements, with separate commercial space below and residential space above.
Located in Decorah, the property is described as being just one block from downtown, with access consistent with an urban street frontage setting. Zoning is listed as C-3.
The configuration supports a variety of live-work and mixed-use arrangements, with separate commercial space below and residential space above.
Key Highlights
- Two‑story mixed‑use building originally built in 1874 with brick and stone construction
- Main level most recently operated as a retail space with flexible layout for business uses
- Upper level completely renovated in 2014 with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Live-work space - Two-story building with a retail main level and a renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence upstairs.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 309 E Water Street Decorah, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $449,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑story mixed‑use building originally built in 1874 with brick and stone construction; Main level most recently operated as a retail space with flexible layout for business uses; Upper level completely renovated in 2014 with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
