489 W 4th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Property Records

Dubuque County property record for 489 W 4th St, Dubuque, IA 52001

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details1,554 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.037 acres (1,625 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$275,000 (Jun 2007)
Tax Bill$1,624 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-25-213-037

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-25-213-037

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,554 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area777 sqft
Basement Area574 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area1,625 sqft (0.037 acres)
PorchSlab
Patio Area2 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address489 W 4TH ST
CityDUBUQUE
StateIA
Zip52001-6962
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal DescriptionLOT 2 EVANS PLACE
Legal Range02E
Legal Township89N
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionEVANS PLACE
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Township / Civil DivisionDUBUQUE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract702

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Cathedral Historic District
listed 1985 · 97 contributing resources · NRIS 85002501

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Dubuque County records, as of May 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1755 OVERVIEW CT, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-7855
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 28, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 28, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20079636
Last Transfer DateMay 8, 2026
Transfer Doc0000004844
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Recording DateMay 8, 2026
Property Address489 W 4TH ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6962
Document Number0000004844
Instrument DateMay 8, 2026
Instrument20264844
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership
Address1755 OVERVIEW CT, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-7855

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dubuque County assessment roll, as of October 7, 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$1,624.00$131,200 (+16.31%) Land $13,200 Building $118,000$131,200 (+16.31%) Land $13,200 Building $118,000
2024$1,624.00 (+6.7%)
2023$112,800 (+27.76%) Land $11,700 Building $101,100$112,800 (+27.76%) Land $11,700 Building $101,100
2022$1,522.00$88,290 Land $11,700 Building $76,590
2021$88,290 Land $11,700 Building $76,590

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 9, 2021

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 50
CenturyLink
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
140 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Comelec Internet Services, ImOn Communications, Nextlink, Verizon.

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