3970 Creston St, Dubuque, IA 52002 Property Records

Dubuque County property record for 3970 Creston St, Dubuque, IA 52002

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,210 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size0.258 acres (11,280 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$119,900 (May 2001)
Tax Bill$3,052 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Line of Credit
Jun 2021 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-21-351-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-21-351-002

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,210 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,210 sqft
Basement Area300 sqft
Finished Basement300 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Architectural StyleSplit Foyer
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Lot Area11,280 sqft (0.258 acres)
Lot Dimensions141 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Deck Area144 sqft
Patio Area144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address3970 CRESTON ST
CityDUBUQUE
StateIA
Zip52002-2680
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeCI
Legal DescriptionLOT 12 BLK 17 METTEL BYRNE ADD
Legal SubdivisionKENNEDY
Legal Block17
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Township / Civil DivisionDUBUQUE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract1205

Owner

Source: Dubuque County records, as of October 6, 2025

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3970 CRESTON ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52002-2680
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 31, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
UNION CREDIT UNION
Jun 14, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
GREENSTATE CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 4, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 4, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number00D-017002
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Recording DateJul 31, 2026
Property Address3970 CRESTON ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52002-2680
Document Number0000008429
Instrument DateJul 27, 2026
Instrument20268429
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000008429,
DateJul 31, 2026
Instrument20268429
Lender
NameUNION CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.49%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate-1%

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Property Address3970 CRESTON ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52002-2680
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000009654
DateJun 14, 2021
Instrument2021-00009654
Lender
NameGREENSTATE CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressNORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueJun 13, 2026
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dubuque County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyDubuque County
MunicipalityDubuque City
Unified School DistrictDubuque Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$242,500 (+8.99%) Land $46,200 Building $196,300$242,500 (+8.99%) Land $46,200 Building $196,300
2024$3,052.00 (+1.19%)
2023$222,500 (+21.08%) Land $41,800 Building $180,700$222,500 (+21.08%) Land $41,800 Building $180,700
2022$3,016.00 Homeowner's exemption$183,770 Land $39,600 Building $144,170
2021$183,770 Land $39,600 Building $144,170

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1999)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimMay 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.

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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDUBUQUE WATER WORKS
serves 59,667 people · EPA ID IA3126052
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead5 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 347 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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