Dubuque County property record for 488 Lowell St, Dubuque, IA 52001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,162 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $56,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,442 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-24-111-002 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-111-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,162 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 420 sqft |
| Basement Area | 770 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 488 LOWELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-4440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CI |
| Legal Description | LOT 23 C A VOELKER'S ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | IRVING |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
488 Lowell St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1998.
Source: Dubuque County records, as of October 6, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 LOWELL ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4440 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0D-9814613 |
| 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 | $114,000 Land $21,900 Building $92,100 | $114,000 Land $21,900 Building $92,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,442.00 | ||
| 2023 | $105,300 (+20.36%) Land $20,600 Building $84,700 | $105,300 Land $20,600 Building $84,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,434.00 Homeowner's exemption | $87,490 Land $15,450 Building $72,040 | |
| 2021 | $87,490 Land $15,450 Building $72,040 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 Lowell 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 488 Lowell 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 599 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 |
May also be available: Comelec Internet Services, Nextlink.
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