1988 Simpson St, Dubuque, IA 52003 Property Records

Dubuque County property record for 1988 Simpson St, Dubuque, IA 52003

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,070 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.269 acres (11,700 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$138,000 (Oct 2007)
Tax Bill$3,322 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Line of Credit
Aug 2022 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-26-379-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-26-379-007

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,070 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,034 sqft
Basement Area1,034 sqft
Finished Basement600 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Interior WallsUnfinished

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area11,700 sqft (0.269 acres)
Lot Dimensions156 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area1,452 sqft
Parking Spaces5 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area88 sqft
Deck Area200 sqft
Patio Area190 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address1988 SIMPSON ST
CityDUBUQUE
StateIA
Zip52003-7710
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeCI
Legal DescriptionLOT 2-1-63 SIMPSONS ADD
Legal Range02E
Legal Township89N
Legal Section26
Legal SubdivisionBRYANT
Legal Lot Number1-63
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Township / Civil DivisionDUBUQUE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract802

Owner

Source: Dubuque County records · APN 10-26-379-007

Assessment roll updated October 7, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1988 SIMPSON ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-7710
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 04, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
DUPACO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
Aug 29, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 09, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
DUPACO COMMUNITY CU
Mar 10, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
COLLINS CMNTY CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 24, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 24, 2007 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 17, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200716145
Last Transfer DateApr 28, 2022
Transfer Doc0000010808
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Recording DateAug 04, 2026
Property Address1988 SIMPSON ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-7710
Document Number0000008542
Instrument DateAug 03, 2026
Instrument20268542
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1988 SIMPSON ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-7710

Mortgage

Document Number0000008542,
DateAug 04, 2026
Instrument20268542
Lender
NameDUPACO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.43%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate-1%

August 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Recording DateAug 29, 2022
Property Address1988 SIMPSON ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-7710
Document Number0000010808
Instrument DateApr 28, 2022
Instrument2022-00010808
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1988 SIMPSON ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-7710

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Property Address1988 SIMPSON ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-7710
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000007839
DateJun 09, 2020
Instrument2020-00007839
Lender
NameDUPACO COMMUNITY CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressDUBUQUE, IA 52002
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 01, 2050

March 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Recording DateMar 10, 2017
Property Address1988 SIMPSON ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-7710
Document Number0000002718
Instrument DateMar 06, 2017
Instrument2718
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 24, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$288.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1988 SIMPSON ST DUBUQUE IA 520037710, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-7710

Mortgage

Document Number2719
DateMar 10, 2017
Instrument2719
Lender
NameCOLLINS CMNTY CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 09, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dubuque County records · Assessment roll updated October 7, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,322.00 Homeowner's exemption$258,300 (+7.05%) Land $44,500 Building $213,800$258,300 (+7.05%) Land $44,500 Building $213,800
2024$3,322.00 (+9.06%)
2023$241,300 (+30.05%) Land $42,400 Building $198,900$241,300 (+30.05%) Land $42,400 Building $198,900
2022$3,046.00 Homeowner's exemption$185,550 Land $36,020 Building $149,530
2021$185,550 Land $36,020 Building $149,530

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 9, 2021 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Hawkeye Topco Holdings
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Mediacom Communications
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AMG Technology Investment Group, Comelec Services.

Based on FCC filings for 176 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemDUBUQUE WATER WORKS
serves 59,667 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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