Dubuque County property record for 253 W 17th St, Dubuque, IA 52001
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,831 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,706 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-24-183-014 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-183-014 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,831 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 253 W 17TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-4507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 DORGAN'S SUB NO. 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESCOTT |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
253 W 17th St, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2020.
Source: Dubuque County records, as of October 6, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 201 W 17TH ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4517 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000204845 |
| 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 | $143,500 Land $8,000 Building $135,500 | $143,500 Land $8,000 Building $135,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,706.00 | ||
| 2023 | $101,500 (+21.51%) Land $7,500 Building $94,000 | $101,500 Land $7,500 Building $94,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,686.00 | $83,530 Land $7,540 Building $75,990 | |
| 2021 | $83,530 Land $7,540 Building $75,990 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 253 W 17th 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 253 W 17th 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 616 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Comelec Internet Services, Nextlink, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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