Dubuque County property record for 3898 Short St, Dubuque, IA 52002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,496 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (11,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,020 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-21-305-010 |
| Primary APN | 10-21-305-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,496 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,304 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,304 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 989 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,000 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 664 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3898 SHORT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52002-2671 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CI |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLK 14 METTEL-BYRNE ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | KENNEDY |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1205 |
Source: Dubuque County records, as of October 6, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3898 SHORT ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52002-2671 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Property Address | 3898 SHORT ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52002-2671 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000006560 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00006560 |
| Name | MIDWESTONE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DUBUQUE, IA 52002 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $315,600 (+8.9%) Land $49,400 Building $266,200 | $315,600 (+8.9%) Land $49,400 Building $266,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,020.00 (+3.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $289,800 (+23.54%) Land $44,700 Building $245,100 | $289,800 (+23.54%) Land $44,700 Building $245,100 | |
| 2022 | $3,892.00 Homeowner's exemption | $234,580 Land $42,370 Building $192,210 | |
| 2021 | $234,580 Land $42,370 Building $192,210 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 294 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 | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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