Enjoy the convenience of living just a a few minutes walk from the heart of downtown Decorah! This solid and inviting 2-bedroom, 2-full-bath home offers a bright, comfortable interior with a functional layout and plenty of versatility. The main level features a bright and welcoming living/dining space, kitchen with updated appliances and ample storage, convenient main floor laundry, and a full bathroom with tile surround shower. Two bedrooms and another updated full bathroom make up the upper level. Step outside and choose your spot to relax or entertain with a deck, round stone patio, and open front porch. The 1+ stall garage adds even more value with a heated and cooled bonus space above—perfect for a home office, workout room, hobby area, studio, or whatever fits your lifestyle. With downtown businesses, shopping, dining, parks, and more close by, this well-rounded property offers a great combination of location, comfort, and flexibility. Come see all that 503 S Mill Street has to offer!
503 S Mill is the house you've been waiting for! This move-in ready home has been well cared for by the current owners who replaced the roof, a/c, light fixtures and fans, and re-landscaped. It features two bedrooms, two baths, and laundry on the main level. The corner lot gives this home a sizeable back yard with a deck that is perfect for grilling out on these gorgeous spring days! Tuck the mower and the car into the detached garage and head on up to the upper level of the garage for a surprise bonus space! The current owners use it as a gym, but it could be a hang out spot, studio, etc - whatever you want to do with it! Call an agent today to schedule your private showing of 503 S Mill St!
Public Records
Feb 1, 2019
Sold
$145,000
$127/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,492 (+6.7%)
$22,420 + $190,370
$212,790
2025
$3,274 (+4.3%)
$22,420 + $190,370
$212,790
2024
$3,140 (−0.4%)
$22,420 + $190,370
$212,790
2023
$3,154 (+34.0%)
$22,420 + $161,770
$184,190
2022
$2,354 (+8.9%)
$22,420 + $161,770
$184,190
2021
$2,162 (+5.2%)
$18,680 + $141,600
$160,280
2020
$2,056 (−2.3%)
$18,680 + $95,050
$113,730
2019
$2,104 (−0.6%)
$18,680 + $95,050
$113,730
2018
$2,116 (+13.2%)
$18,680 + $95,050
$113,730
2017
$1,870 (+5.8%)
$18,680 + $95,050
$113,730
2015
$1,768 (+2.1%)
$14,410 + $83,300
$97,710
2014
$1,732
$14,410 + $79,910
$94,320
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
123 ft.
Lot depth
54 ft.
Lot size
6,642 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1860
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,142
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,142
Year built
1860
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winneshiek County
APN
111645700300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 22, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Decorah, IA • 52101
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Decorah. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 503 S Mill St
$244,486
$414 under list price of $245K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $205K to $340K.