242 McCarthy Rd, Bernard, IA 52032 Property Records

Dubuque County property record for 242 McCarthy Rd, Bernard, IA 52032

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 3,183 sqft · built 2011
Lot Size11.4 acres (500,504 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$361,000 (Apr 2006)
Tax Bill$6,958 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Mortgage
Aug 2017 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-33-451-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-33-451-005

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,183 sqft Living Area
Basement Area3,183 sqft
Finished Basement1,500 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2011
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2011
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area500,504 sqft (11.4 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area533 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area560 sqft
PorchSlab
Porch Area671 sqft
Deck Area801 sqft
Patio Area801 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address242 MCCARTHY RD
CityBERNARD
StateIA
Zip52032-9508
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 1 RYAN ACRES;
Legal SubdivisionMCDEVITT PLACE
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Township / Civil DivisionPRAIRIE CREEK
Census Block Group3
Census Block3119
Census Tract10300

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address13 STOFFEL RD, BERNARD, IA 52032-9502
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust, Corporate Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 14, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CAPE BANK
Aug 18, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 18, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 18, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20065463
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Recording DateMay 14, 2026
Property Address242 MCCARTHY RD, BERNARD, IA 52032-9508
Document Number0000005082
Instrument DateMay 12, 2026
Instrument20265082
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership, 266
Address13 STOFFEL RD, BERNARD, IA 52032-9502

Mortgage

Document Number0000005082,
DateMay 14, 2026
Instrument20265082
Lender
NameCAPE BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
Interest
Rate6.3%
Max Rate-1%

August 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Recording DateAug 18, 2017
Property Address242 MCCARTHY RD, BERNARD, IA 52032-9508
Document Number0000010312
Instrument DateAug 17, 2017
Instrument10312
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$994.32
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust
Address895 MAIN ST DUBUQUE IA 520016852, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6852

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyDubuque County
Unified School DistrictWestern Dubuque County Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,958.00$707,031 (+12.19%) Land $12,531 Building $694,500$707,031 (+12.19%) Land $12,531 Building $694,500
2024$6,958.00 (+14.22%)
2023$630,205 (+29.76%) Land $9,405 Building $620,800$630,205 (+29.76%) Land $9,405 Building $620,800
2022$6,092.00 Additional exemption filed$485,660 Land $7,580 Building $478,080
2021$485,660 Land $7,580 Building $478,080

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2011)
Most Recent ClaimJul 2011 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Bernard Telephone Company
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000

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