Dubuque County property record for 1277 Elm St, Dubuque, IA 52001
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,708 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $237,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,580 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Transfer May 2017 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 10-24-436-010 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-436-010 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,708 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 884 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
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| Lot Area | 5,120 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Street Address | 1277 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-4952 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | CI |
| Legal Description | LOT 135 EAST DUBUQUE ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST DUBUQUE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 135 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1058 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
1277 Elm St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2023.
Source: Dubuque County records, as of October 6, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1230 E 12TH ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-2330 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 17, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit DUPACO COMMUNITY CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0020231376 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2017-00005751 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1277 ELM ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001 |
| Document Number | 0000012237 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12237 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2673 MILLSTONE DR DUBUQUE IA 520022940, DUBUQUE, IA 52002-2940 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1277 ELM ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001 |
| Document Number | 0000005751 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00005751 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $186.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2673 MILLSTONE DR, DUBUQUE, IA 52002-2940 |
| Document Number | 0000005752 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00005752 |
| Name | DUPACO COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DUBUQUE, IA 52004 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 9, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $184,900 Land $26,100 Building $158,800 | $184,900 Land $26,100 Building $158,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,580.00 | ||
| 2023 | $109,900 (+24.18%) Land $18,400 Building $91,500 | $109,900 Land $18,400 Building $91,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,526.00 | $88,500 Land $18,430 Building $70,070 | |
| 2021 | $88,500 Land $18,430 Building $70,070 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1277 Elm St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2001–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · 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.
The area around 1277 Elm St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Comelec Internet Services, ImOn Communications, Nextlink, Verizon.
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