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1097 Mela Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003 Property Records

Dubuque County property record for 1097 Mela Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 10 ba · 3,089 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size8.51 acres (370,826 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,400,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$10,594 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Sale
Nov 2021 Line of Credit
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-03-226-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-03-226-007

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths10 Baths
Half Baths5 Half Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,089 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,390 sqft
Basement Area1,390 sqft
Finished Basement950 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1997
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeWood Frame
Lot Area370,826 sqft (8.51 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area550 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchFinished/Screened Porch
Porch Area448 sqft
Deck Area198 sqft
Patio Area832 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address1097 MELA DR
CityDUBUQUE
StateIA
Zip52003-0303
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBAL LOT 1-1 STARK PLACE (IN COUNTY)
Legal SubdivisionSTARK PLACE
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Township / Civil DivisionTABLE MOUND
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract802

Owner

Source: Dubuque County records · APN 15-03-226-007

Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address1100 MELA DR, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-0304
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 31, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
Nov 15, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
DUPACO COMMUNITY CU
Aug 10, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Apr 06, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names3 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 31, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 31, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022-00010914
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Recording DateAug 31, 2022
Property Address1097 MELA DR, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-0303
Document Number0000010914
Instrument DateAug 31, 2022
Instrument2022-00010914
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 07, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,239.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address1100 MELA DR, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-0304

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Property Address1097 MELA DR, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-0303
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 26, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000018800
DateNov 15, 2021
Instrument2021-00018800
Lender
NameDUPACO COMMUNITY CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressDUBUQUE, IA 52001
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueNov 19, 2046
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Recording DateAug 10, 2020
Property Address1097 MELA DR, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-0303
Document Number0000011657
Instrument DateAug 06, 2020
Instrument11657
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1097 MELA DR DUBUQUE IA 520030303, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-0303

April 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Recording DateApr 06, 2017
Property Address1097 MELA DR, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-0303
Document Number0000003866
Instrument DateApr 05, 2017
Instrument3866
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 08, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$103.20
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1100 MELA DR DUBUQUE IA 520030304, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-0304

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dubuque County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyDubuque County
Unified School DistrictDubuque Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$947,400 (+4.6%) Land $210,600 Building $736,800$947,400 (+4.6%) Land $210,600 Building $736,800
2024$10,594.00 (+5.77%)
2023$905,700 (+26.36%) Land $191,500 Building $714,200$905,700 (+26.36%) Land $191,500 Building $714,200
2022$10,016.00 Homeowner's exemption$716,760 Land $169,530 Building $547,230
2021$716,760 Land $169,530 Building $547,230

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 9, 2021 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1986–2002)
Most Recent ClaimJun 2002 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Jun 2002 · 2 claims

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Communications
Cable		1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Comelec Services
Fixed Wireless		280 / 50
Lumen Technologies
DSL		140 / 20
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Hawkeye Topco Holdings, Maquoketa Valley Rural Electric Cooperative.

Based on FCC filings for 148 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemDUBUQUE WATER WORKS
serves 59,667 people
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead5 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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