Dubuque County property record for 1538 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 1876 |
| Square Footage | 2,580 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 2,033 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Garage | 480 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $73,500 (2004) |
| Tax Bill | $790.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 10-24-404-004 |
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| Building Area | 2,580 sqft Gross Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor | 1,000 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1876 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Roof Material | Urethane Roof |
| Lot Area | 2,033 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft Garage |
| Porch | Porch |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
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| Street Address | 1538 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-4843 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | N 20'4"-S 20'8" OF M 1/5 OF CITY LOT 442 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUBUQUE |
| Legal Lot Number | 442 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Minor Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Dubuque County records · APN 10-24-404-004
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 1/2 CENTRAL AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 00D0422356 |
| Deed Book / Page | D04 / 22356 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Property Address | 1538 CENTRAL AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4843 |
| Document Number | 0000009576 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 1538 CENTRAL AVE DUBUQUE IA 520014843, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4843 |
| Document Number | 0000009576 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9576 |
| Name | DUBUQUE BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DUBUQUE, IA 52004 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Dubuque County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dubuque County |
| Municipality | Dubuque City |
| Unified School District | Dubuque Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,200 (+15.92%) Land $16,500 Building $68,700 | $85,200 (+15.92%) Land $16,500 Building $68,700 | |
| 2024 | $790.00 (-11.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $73,500 (+15.24%) Land $14,600 Building $58,900 | $73,500 (+15.24%) Land $14,600 Building $58,900 | |
| 2022 | $888.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,780 Land $14,640 Building $49,140 | |
| 2021 | $63,780 Land $14,640 Building $49,140 |
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