309 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101

AJ Realty
106 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101
Listing Agent: Joseph Gavle
  • Phone: (563) 379-6031
  • Office: (563) 382-3627
Email: jgavle@ajrealty.us
309 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101

PROPERTY FEATURES

MLS ID #:
20263432

Property Address:
309 E Water St
Decorah, IA 52101

County:
Winneshiek

Location:
Neighborhood, Downtown

Miles to Highway:
1

Miles to Highway:
Hwy 9

Year Built:
1874

Property Type:
Commercial Sale

Sub-Type:
Office/Retail

Land Use:
Office, Retail, Other

Building Description:
Free Standing, Multi-Tenant, 2 Story

Date Listed:
July 23rd, 2026

Status:
Pending

Price:
$449,000.00

Ownership:
LL Corp

Possession:
Closing

Gross Taxes:
$7,772.00

Tax Year:
2024

Tax Incentives:
In City Limit

Multi-Tenant:
Yes

Tenant Responsible:
Electricity

Sale/Rent:
For Sale

For Lease:
No

Sale/Lease Type:
Normal Sale

For Sale:
Yes

Zoning:
C-3

Legal Desc:
L 1 & E 18' L 2 BLK 44 ORIG DECORAH

Off-Street Parking:
4.00

Sprinkler:
No

Total Building Sq Ft:
2,731 sq ft

Office SqFt:
1,416 sq ft

Retail SqFt:
1,416 sq ft

Lot Sq Footage:
8,733

Acres:
0.2

Lot Features:
Close to Shopping

Frontage/Access:
Corner Lot, City Street

Construction:
Brick, Stone

Roof Type:
Composition Shingle

Floor Construction:
Wood

Common Area:
No

Utilities Available:
Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Sewer Available

Sewer Type:
Public Sewer

Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling:
Central Air

Flood Insurance:
No

Remarks: Own a piece of Decorah's history with this stunning two-story commercial and residential building, originally built in 1874. Rich in character and thoughtfully updated, this one-of-a-kind property offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience just one block from downtown Decorah. The main level has most recently operated as a successful retail space, offering excellent visibility and flexibility for a wide variety of business ventures. Whether you're dreaming of a boutique, gallery, office, café, or another commercial concept, this versatile space is ready for your vision. The upper level was completely renovated in 2014 and features a beautifully designed 2-bedroom, 2-bath living space with high-quality finishes throughout. Most recently operated as a successful short-term rental, it also offers the perfect opportunity for owner-occupancy, long-term rental income, or a stylish downtown residence. Additional features include an attached two-car garage, off-street parking, a spacious upper-level deck ideal for relaxing or entertaining, and an abundance of storage throughout the property. Whether you're looking to invest, operate a business with living quarters above, or own an iconic piece of Decorah real estate, 309 E Water Street presents an exceptional opportunity in one of Northeast Iowa's most beloved communities. Listing agent is related to Seller.
Realtor/Equal Housing Lender Listing provided courtesy of AJ Realty, Inc..
Listing Agent: Joseph Gavle
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