Dubuque County property record for 1421 Elm St, Dubuque, IA 52001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 652 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.052 acres (2,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $64,500 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $954 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 10-24-427-016 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-427-016 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 652 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 252 sqft |
| Basement Area | 476 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,300 sqft (0.052 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 23 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1421 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-4956 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 ANGIE'S PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESCOTT |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
1421 Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Dubuque County records, as of October 6, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1421 ELM ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4956 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOUSING FIN AGCY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000212835 |
| Deed Book / Page | 21 / 2835 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1421 ELM ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4956 |
| Document Number | 0000002835 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00002835 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $102.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1421 ELM ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4956 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Property Address | 1421 ELM ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4956 |
| Document Number | 0000014940 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1421 ELM ST DUBUQUE IA 520014956, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4956 |
| Document Number | 0000014940 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 14940 |
| Name | HOUSING FIN AGCY |
|---|---|
| Address | DUBUQUE, IA 52001 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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 | $87,300 Land $9,200 Building $78,100 | $87,300 Land $9,200 Building $78,100 | |
| 2024 | $954.00 | ||
| 2023 | $76,500 (+28.46%) Land $8,100 Building $68,400 | $76,500 Land $8,100 Building $68,400 | |
| 2022 | $874.00 Homeowner's exemption | $59,550 Land $6,900 Building $52,650 | |
| 2021 | $59,550 Land $6,900 Building $52,650 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1421 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 1421 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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