Dubuque County property record for 249 W 1st St, Dubuque, IA 52001
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
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| Details | 6,910 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,358 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,974 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-25-281-020 |
| Primary APN | 10-25-281-020 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 6,910 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 3,455 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Urethane Foam |
| Lot Area | 5,358 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Canopy | 470 sqft |
| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Street Address | 249 W 1ST ST |
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| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-7655 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 MONTANA HOUSE; |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Cathedral Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2013 · 16 contributing resources · NRIS 13000066 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
249 W 1st St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2021.
Source: Dubuque County records, as of October 6, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1204 TIMBER HYRST CT, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-7613 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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 | Oct 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0002117933 |
| 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 | $628,600 Land $43,400 Building $585,200 | $628,600 Land $43,400 Building $585,200 | |
| 2024 | $7,974.00 | ||
| 2023 | $203,900 (+43.5%) Land $38,600 Building $165,300 | $203,900 Land $38,600 Building $165,300 | |
| 2022 | $2,450.00 | $142,090 Land $38,580 Building $103,510 | |
| 2021 | $142,090 Land $38,580 Building $103,510 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 249 W 1st 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.
The area around 249 W 1st 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 |
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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 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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