1658 Howdy Hills, Decorah, IA 52101
$1,990,000
MLS ID #: NBR20264028
BEDROOMS: 5
BATHROOMS: 5
ACRES: 21
High above Decorah, this exceptional 5-bedroom, 5-bath custom home sits on 21+/- acres and offers privacy, spectacular views and a mix of luxury and country, just minutes from town. The open-concept main level brings everyone together, featuring an impressive great room with a two-story ceiling, beautiful barn beams, expansive windows and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The beautiful kitchen features a modern induction cooktop, abundant custom cabinetry, a full refrigerator and a large island with seating for 6! The butler's pantry comes complete with a full-size freezer, oven, microwave, generous counter space, an additional sink and an abundance of custom storage. The built-in desk space is the ideal home command center for organizing schedules and managing household tasks. Enjoy year-round relaxation on the four-season porch, complete with its own fireplace. Oversized sliding doors open to an elevated deck, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Pet lovers will appreciate the thoughtfully designed pet area in the mudroom, complete with a half door! Tucked away on the main level, the primary suite offers stunning views, a jetted tub, a separate shower and an expansive walk-in closet with its own washer and dryer. Upstairs, a second family room offers a comfortable space for relaxing or watching movies, giving everyone room to spread out. Each of the 4 bedrooms includes a walk-in closet, providing excellent storage throughout. A convenient bonus laundry room and 2 bathrooms complete the upper level. The finished lower level is designed for fun and entertaining, with a massive gym and fitness area, wet bar, game area, and walkout access to the lower-level patio. This is definitely the space you’ll want to be to watch the game, hang with friends or enjoy family game night! The attached, heated 3-car garage offers plenty of room for vehicles, storage or a game of basketball! Outside, a fenced-in turf area provides a convenient space for the dogs, while a pet door leads directly into the garage, giving them secure, heated shelter when needed. The large, versatile shed with 14 ft. doors is equally impressive, with the capacity to store just about anything. With a fenced-in pasture and a lean-to for shelter, this acreage is ready for horses, livestock or additional storage. The 21± acres offer endless possibilities: continue using part of the land for crops, expand the pasture, create a recreation space or add your own golf green! Schedule your showing today and discover a home that was thoughtfully designed for living the life you love.
PROPERTY FEATURES
MLS ID #:
20264028
Property Address:
1658 Howdy Hills
Decorah, IA 52101
Decorah, IA 52101
County:
Winneshiek
Year Built:
2017
Property Type:
Residential
Sub-Type:
Single Family Residence
School:
Decorah Community Schools
Date Listed:
August 25th, 2026
Status:
Active
Price:
$1,990,000.00
Gross Taxes:
$10,424.00
Association Fee:
$250.00 Annually
Sale/Rent:
For Sale
Sale/Lease Type:
Normal Sale
Docs on File:
Aerial Photos, Sellers Disclosure
Zoning:
R-1
Legal Desc:
LOT 1-3 SW SE & LOT 1-1-1-1-1-1 EXC LOTS 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 & 2-1-1-1-1-1-1 W1/2 NE1/4
Rooms:
1st Floor Entry, Bonus Room, Den, Exercise Room, Family Room, Great Room, Library/Office, Loft, Main Floor Laundry, Primary Bedroom En Suite, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bedroom w/ Closet, Mudroom, Pantry, Recreation Room, Sunroom, Workshop, Lwr Level Family Room, Dining/Living Room Combo
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
5
Bath Features:
Handicap Accessible, Jetted Tub, En Suite Bath, Separate Shower, Tub, Tub/Shower
Dining Facility:
Eat-In Kitchen, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living/Dining Combo, Kitchen/Dining/Living
Laundry:
1st Floor, 2nd Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room
Basement:
Concrete, Entrance-Inside, Entrance-Outside, Floor Drain, Finished
Garage Type:
Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
Garage/Parking:
Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
Fireplace:
Multiple, Gas
Appliances:
Built-In Oven, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Hood Fan, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
Interior Features:
Air Exchanger System, Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling-Specialty, Ceiling-Vaulted, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling Fan/Light, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Pantry, Wet Bar
Below Grade:
2,618 sq ft
Above Grade:
4,434 sq ft
Lot Sq Footage:
914,760
Lot Dimensions:
Irregular
Reg/Irreg:
Irreg
Acres:
21
Lot Features:
Landscaped, Hillside, Horse Property, Rolling Hills, Sloped, Timber, Valley View, City View, Golf Course View, Wooded
Road Frontage:
Hard Surface Road
Structure:
Storage
Construction:
Hardboard Siding
Roof Type:
Asphalt
Floor Construction:
Luxury Vinyl Plank
Exterior Amentities:
Balcony, Deck-Multi-Level, Garden, Horse Facility, Horses Okay, Hunting on or Near, Outbuildings
Water Type:
Private Well
Sewer Type:
Septic Tank
Fuel Type:
Propane
Heating:
Forced Air, Heat Pump, In Floor Heat, Propane Rented, Radiant, Zoned
Cooling:
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Flood Plain Class:
C/X - Not in Flood Plain
Listing Agent: Theodore Kerndt
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