Dubuque County property record for 1004 Mela Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,968 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.285 acres (12,420 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,480 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-34-479-003 |
| Primary APN | 10-34-479-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,968 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,968 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,420 sqft (0.285 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 816 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 280 sqft |
| Patio Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1004 MELA DR |
|---|---|
| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52003-0302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CI |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK 10 TIMBER RIDGE ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | IRVING |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
1004 Mela Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Dubuque County records, as of October 6, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1004 MELA DR, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-0302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Property Address | 1004 MELA DR, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-0302 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001368 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00001368 |
| Name | DUPACO COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DUBUQUE, IA 52002 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2036 |
Source: Dubuque County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dubuque County |
| Municipality | Dubuque City |
| Unified School District | Dubuque Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $338,900 Land $52,000 Building $286,900 | $338,900 Land $52,000 Building $286,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,480.00 | ||
| 2023 | $321,700 (+26.97%) Land $47,000 Building $274,700 | $321,700 Land $47,000 Building $274,700 | |
| 2022 | $4,216.00 Homeowner's exemption | $253,360 Land $39,600 Building $213,760 | |
| 2021 | $253,360 Land $39,600 Building $213,760 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1004 Mela Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 9, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1986–2002) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2002 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1004 Mela Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DUBUQUE WATER WORKS serves 59,667 people · EPA ID IA3126052 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless | 280 / 50 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ImOn Communications, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative.
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