Dubuque County property record for 1557 Douglas St, Dubuque, IA 52001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,945 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,828 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-26-280-012 |
| Primary APN | 10-26-280-012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 416 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 416 sqft |
| Attic Area | 97 sqft |
| Basement Area | 568 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,945 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1557 DOUGLAS ST |
|---|---|
| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-6349 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CI |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 SUB 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 COLLEGE SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | LINCOLN |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 702 |
1557 Douglas St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Dubuque County records, as of October 6, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1557 DOUGLAS ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6349 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00008629 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $176,000 Land $25,700 Building $150,300 | $176,000 Land $25,700 Building $150,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,828.00 | ||
| 2023 | $151,000 (+20.94%) Land $24,600 Building $126,400 | $151,000 Land $24,600 Building $126,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,000.00 Homeowner's exemption | $124,860 Land $21,240 Building $103,620 | |
| 2021 | $124,860 Land $21,240 Building $103,620 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1557 Douglas St 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.
Wildfire risk around 1557 Douglas St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 377 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 |
| Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless | 250 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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