Dubuque County property record for 1296 Brown St, Dubuque, IA 52001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 615 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,238 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-27-279-001 |
| Primary APN | 10-27-279-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 615 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 460 sqft |
| Basement Area | 460 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 77 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1296 BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-5534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CI |
| Legal Description | LOT 40 LENOX ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | IRVING |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 1201 |
1296 Brown St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Dubuque County records, as of October 6, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 15140 KASS RD, DUBUQUE, IA 52002-9448 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016-00011506 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1296 BROWN ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-5534 |
| Document Number | 0000010552 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610552 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000010552, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610552 |
| Name | HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Sep 11, 2029 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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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 | $97,900 Land $38,100 Building $59,800 | $97,900 Land $38,100 Building $59,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,238.00 | ||
| 2023 | $86,100 (+19.58%) Land $34,700 Building $51,400 | $86,100 Land $34,700 Building $51,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,242.00 | $72,000 Land $32,920 Building $39,080 | |
| 2021 | $72,000 Land $32,920 Building $39,080 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1296 Brown St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 1296 Brown 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 |
|---|
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 535 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ImOn Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Comelec Internet Services.
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