Dubuque County property record for 1597 Washington St, Dubuque, IA 52001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.052 acres (2,303 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,262 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 10-24-281-018 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-281-018 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 448 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,303 sqft (0.052 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1597 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-4928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 AHMED PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESCOTT |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
1597 Washington St is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2018.
Source: Dubuque County records, as of October 6, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 254, GALENA, IL 61036-0254 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001813263 |
| 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 | $92,600 Land $9,200 Building $83,400 | $92,600 Land $9,200 Building $83,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,262.00 | ||
| 2023 | $87,800 (+33.01%) Land $8,100 Building $79,700 | $87,800 Land $8,100 Building $79,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,138.00 | $66,010 Land $6,900 Building $59,110 | |
| 2021 | $66,010 Land $6,900 Building $59,110 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1597 Washington St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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.
The area around 1597 Washington St 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 |
|---|
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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