Dubuque County property record for 1543 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,470 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $63,000 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,628 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-24-403-014 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-403-014 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 3,470 sqft Gross Area |
| Gross Area | 4,240 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,723 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,338 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
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| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,800 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 3 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Street Address | 1543 CENTRAL AVE |
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| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-4844 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | CI |
| Legal Description | S 28' OF M 1/5 OF CITY LOT 451 |
| Legal Lot Number | 451 1543 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1543 Central Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2002.
Source: Dubuque County records, as of October 6, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 961 BLUFF ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4608 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $132,400 Land $22,700 Building $109,700 | $132,400 Land $22,700 Building $109,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,628.00 | ||
| 2023 | $113,200 (+8.42%) Land $20,200 Building $93,000 | $113,200 Land $20,200 Building $93,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,800.00 | $104,410 Land $20,160 Building $84,250 | |
| 2021 | $104,410 Land $20,160 Building $84,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1543 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1543 Central Ave 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 685 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: Comelec Internet Services.
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