Dubuque County property record for 1547 Elm St, Dubuque, IA 52001
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,744 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Dec 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,026 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 10-24-282-017 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-282-017 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,744 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 824 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 920 sqft |
| Basement Area | 824 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,400 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 24 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Deck Area | 132 sqft |
| Patio Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1547 ELM ST |
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| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-4958 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | CI |
| Legal Description | N 24'7"-N 1/2 LOT 148 EAST DUBUQUE ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESCOTT |
| Legal Lot Number | 148 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Washington Residential Historic District listed 2015 · 262 contributing resources · NRIS 15000725 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Dubuque County records, as of October 6, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1547 ELM ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4958 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 24, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 24, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Property Address | 1547 ELM ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4958 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000008570 |
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| Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00008570 |
| Name | DUPACO COMMUNITY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DUBUQUE, IA 52001 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 25, 2036 |
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 | $99,600 (+22.06%) Land $9,600 Building $90,000 | $99,600 (+22.06%) Land $9,600 Building $90,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,026.00 (+4.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $81,600 (+23.47%) Land $8,400 Building $73,200 | $81,600 (+23.47%) Land $8,400 Building $73,200 | |
| 2022 | $986.00 Homeowner's exemption | $66,090 Land $7,200 Building $58,890 | |
| 2021 | $66,090 Land $7,200 Building $58,890 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 |
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| 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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