1497 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001 Property Records

Dubuque County property record for 1497 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001

Property Summary

Property Type	Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details	4,485 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.058 acres (2,560 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$157,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,916 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Sale & Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`10-24-407-006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`10-24-407-006`

Interior

Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	4,485 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area	1,300 sqft
Basement Area	1,300 sqft
Overhead Door	Overhead Door

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Material	Urethane Foam
Lot Area	2,560 sqft (0.058 acres)
Garage Area	364 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1497 CENTRAL AVE
City	DUBUQUE
State	IA
Zip	52001-4853
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning Code	CI
Legal Description	N 1/2 N 1/5 CITY LOT 450
Legal Lot Number	450
Jurisdiction	DUBUQUE IA
Township / Civil Division	DUBUQUE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3009
Census Tract	100

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within 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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	35044 JOLLY RIDGE RD, GUTTENBERG, IA 52052-8203
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 14, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 14, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 14, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021-00020262
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

December 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DUBUQUE IA
Recording Date	Dec 14, 2021
Property Address	1497 CENTRAL AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4853
Document Number	0000020262
Instrument Date	Dec 9, 2021
Instrument	2021-00020262
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 29, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$250.40
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	35044 JOLLY RIDGE RD, GUTTENBERG, IA 52052-8203
Mail Care Of	BE ONE WELLNESS LLC

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020263
Date	Dec 14, 2021
Instrument	2021-00020263

Lender

Name	DUPACO COMMUNITY CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Dubuque County
Municipality	Dubuque City
Unified School District	Dubuque Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$240,300 (+18.43%) Land $20,700 Building $219,600	$240,300 (+18.43%) Land $20,700 Building $219,600
2024	$2,916.00 (+6.89%)
2023		$202,900 (+28.26%) Land $18,400 Building $184,500	$202,900 (+28.26%) Land $18,400 Building $184,500
2022	$2,728.00 (-0.66%)	$158,200 Land $18,430 Building $139,770
2021	$2,746.00		$158,200 Land $18,430 Building $139,770

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not 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 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 616 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
CenturyLink DSL	140 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Comelec Internet Services, Nextlink, Verizon.

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