1496 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001 Property Records

Dubuque County property record for 1496 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details3,861 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.031 acres (1,360 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$35,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill$840 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-24-408-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-24-408-001

Interior

Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,861 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,161 sqft
Basement Area1,161 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Lot Area1,360 sqft (0.031 acres)
Lot Dimensions50 ft deep x 27 ft wide
PorchPorch

Location & Zoning

Street Address1496 CENTRAL AVE
CityDUBUQUE
StateIA
Zip52001-4842
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal DescriptionLOT 1 SUB OF CITY LOT 443A
Legal SubdivisionSUB OF CITY
Legal Lot Number1,443A
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Township / Civil DivisionDUBUQUE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3012
Census Tract100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Upper Central Avenue Commercial Historic District
listed 2012 · 57 contributing resources · NRIS 12000793

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Dubuque County records, as of October 6, 2025

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address14115 KATHLEEN CT, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-9700
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 19, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 19, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018-00004067
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Recording DateApr 19, 2018
Property Address1496 CENTRAL AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4842
Document Number0000004067
Instrument DateApr 14, 2018
Instrument4067
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$55.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1496 CENTRAL AVE DUBUQUE IA 520014842, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4842

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dubuque County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$71,300 (+22.3%) Land $11,000 Building $60,300$71,300 (+22.3%) Land $11,000 Building $60,300
2024$840.00 (-11.58%)
2023$58,300 (+5.94%) Land $6,700 Building $51,600$58,300 (+5.94%) Land $6,700 Building $51,600
2022$950.00$55,030 Land $6,660 Building $48,370
2021$55,030 Land $6,660 Building $48,370

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 9, 2021

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDUBUQUE WATER WORKS
serves 59,667 people · EPA ID IA3126052
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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 685 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
CenturyLink
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
140 / 20

May also be available: Comelec Internet Services.

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