Dubuque County property record for 481 W 15th St, Dubuque, IA 52001
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 14 bd · 9 ba · 5,448 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.281 acres (12,243 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,032 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-24-333-006 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-333-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 14 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 9 Baths |
| Half Baths | 4 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 24 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,448 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,724 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,724 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,243 sqft (0.281 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 481 W 15TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-0315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | CI |
| Legal Description | LOTS 5 & 6 MORGAN'S SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | MORGAN'S SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 6 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the West Eleventh Street Historic District listed 2004 · 223 contributing resources · NRIS 04000814 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
481 W 15th St, a residential 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 | 33851 LITTLEPORT RD, EDGEWOOD, IA 52042-8237 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0002117536 |
| Deed Book / Page | 21 / 17536 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 481 W 15TH ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-0315 |
| Document Number | 0000017536 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00017536 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $615.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 33851 LITTLEPORT RD, EDGEWOOD, IA 52042-8237 |
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 | $506,200 Land $73,500 Building $432,700 | $506,200 Land $73,500 Building $432,700 | |
| 2024 | $6,032.00 | ||
| 2023 | $419,400 (+27.43%) Land $44,100 Building $375,300 | $419,400 Land $44,100 Building $375,300 | |
| 2022 | $5,676.00 | $329,130 Land $44,070 Building $285,060 | |
| 2021 | $329,130 Land $44,070 Building $285,060 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 W 15th 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 481 W 15th 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 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.
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