185 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Property Records

Dubuque County property record for 185 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details3,420 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.046 acres (2,024 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$200,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill$4,812 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Mortgage
Mar 2021 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-25-281-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-25-281-009

Interior

Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,420 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area900 sqft
Basement Area900 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof MaterialUrethane Foam
Lot Area2,024 sqft (0.046 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address185 MAIN ST
CityDUBUQUE
StateIA
Zip52001-7661
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeCI
Legal DescriptionS 10" OF CITY LOT 77 & N 16'9 1/4" OF CITY LOT 77A
Legal Range02E
Legal Township89N
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionTHE TOWN OF DUBUQUE
Legal Lot Number77,77A
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Township / Civil DivisionDUBUQUE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2025
Census Tract100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Old Main Historic District
listed 1983 · 30 contributing resources · NRIS 83000356

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Dubuque County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address185 MAIN ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-7661
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 18, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST COMMUNITY BANK/E TN
Mar 29, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
APPLE RIVER STATE BANK
Mar 1, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
APPLE RIVER STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 1, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20214773
Prior Transfer DateSep 20, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0000015821
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Recording DateMay 18, 2026
Property Address185 MAIN ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-7661
Document Number0000005136
Instrument DateMay 13, 2026
Instrument20265136
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address185 MAIN ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-7661

Mortgage

Document Number0000005136,
DateMay 18, 2026
Instrument20265136
Lender
NameFIRST COMMUNITY BANK/E TN
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate6.3%
Max Rate-1%

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Property Address185 MAIN ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-7661
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 12, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address185 MAIN ST 2, 2, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-7661

Mortgage

Document Number0000004783
DateMar 29, 2021
Instrument2021000004783
Lender
NameAPPLE RIVER STATE BANK
TypeBank
AddressGALENA, IL 61036
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Property Address185 MAIN ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-7661
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 12, 2023
Title CompanySECURITY TITLE COMPANY, SECURITY FIRST TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000002810
DateMar 1, 2022
Instrument2022-00002810
Lender
NameAPPLE RIVER STATE BANK
TypeBank
AddressGALENA, IL 61036
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dubuque County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyDubuque County
MunicipalityDubuque City
Unified School DistrictDubuque Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,812.00 Homeowner's exemption$329,700 (+17.54%) Land $33,400 Building $296,300$329,700 (+17.54%) Land $33,400 Building $296,300
2024$4,812.00 (+7.75%)
2023$280,500 (+17.86%) Land $29,100 Building $251,400$280,500 (+17.86%) Land $29,100 Building $251,400
2022$4,466.00 Homeowner's exemption$238,000 Land $29,140 Building $208,860
2021$238,000 Land $29,140 Building $208,860

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 9, 2021

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDUBUQUE WATER WORKS
serves 59,667 people · EPA ID IA3126052
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead5 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 50
CenturyLink
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
140 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Comelec Internet Services, ImOn Communications, Nextlink, Verizon.

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