Dubuque County property record for 3871 Short St, Dubuque, IA 52002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,616 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,398 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-21-304-012 |
| Primary APN | 10-21-304-012 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,616 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,616 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,616 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 872 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,600 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 833 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3871 SHORT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52002-2672 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CI |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK 15 METTEL-BYRNE ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | KENNEDY |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 1205 |
3871 Short St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2018.
Source: Dubuque County records, as of October 6, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3871 SHORT ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52002-2672 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005580 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3871 SHORT ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52002-2672 |
| Document Number | 0000005580 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5580 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3871 SHORT ST DUBUQUE IA 520022672, DUBUQUE, IA 52002-2672 |
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 | $355,600 Land $44,500 Building $311,100 | $355,600 Land $44,500 Building $311,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,398.00 | ||
| 2023 | $329,800 (+22.08%) Land $40,300 Building $289,500 | $329,800 Land $40,300 Building $289,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,506.00 Homeowner's exemption | $270,140 Land $38,160 Building $231,980 | |
| 2021 | $270,140 Land $38,160 Building $231,980 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3871 Short St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 9, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1999 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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.
The area around 3871 Short 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 454 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Comelec Internet Services, Nextlink.
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