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.
For sale
$1,990,000
1658 Howdy Hills Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
5beds
6,652sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2017
21 Acres Lot
$1,924,800 Zestimate®
$299/sqft
$21/mo HOA
What's special
Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaceWet barSeparate showerGame areaSpectacular viewsExpansive windowsAbundant custom cabinetry
- 19 days
- 1,513
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Listed by:
Theodore A Kerndt 563-380-1415,
Viking Realtors
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20264028
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 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
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Radiant Floor, Propane Rented, Radiant, Zoned
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling-Specialty, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Pantry, Wet Bar
- Basement: Concrete,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Floor Drain,Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Multiple, Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 6,652 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 2,218
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck-Multi-Level, Deck, Covered, Patio, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden, Horses Okay
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Valley, City, Golf Course
Lot
- Size: 21 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Hillside, Sloped, Wooded, Hunting on or Near
- Residential vegetation: Timber
Details
- Additional structures: Storage, Outbuilding
- Has additional parcels: Yes
- Parcel number: 111340002200
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Air Exchanger System
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Horse Facility
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hardboard Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $250 annually
Location
- Region: Decorah
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $299/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $918,970
- Annual tax amount: $10,424
- Date on market: 8/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 20 days
- Road surface type: Black Top, Hard Surface Road
Estimated market value
$1,924,800
$1.83M - $2.02M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,990,000$299/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,592 +5.5% | $913,130 +16.8% |
| 2024 | $9,088 +0.7% | $781,550 |
| 2023 | $9,022 +4.5% | $781,550 +14.9% |
| 2022 | $8,630 +5.5% | $680,490 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,180 +1.6% | $667,250 +8.8% |
| 2020 | $8,054 -1.4% | $613,300 |
| 2019 | $8,172 +2818.6% | $613,300 -1.4% |
| 2018 | $280 +19.7% | $621,800 +2528.1% |
| 2017 | $234 -15.8% | $23,660 |
| 2016 | $278 +672.2% | $23,660 +625.8% |
| 2015 | $36 +5.9% | $3,260 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $34 | $3,200 |
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Neighborhood: 52101
Nearby schools
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.

