Dubuque County property record for 491 W 4th St, Dubuque, IA 52001
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,554 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.061 acres (2,665 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,748 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-25-213-036 |
| Primary APN | 10-25-213-036 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,554 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 777 sqft |
| Basement Area | 574 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,665 sqft (0.061 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Patio Area | 2 sqft |
| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Street Address | 491 W 4TH ST |
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| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-6962 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 EVANS PLACE |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 89N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | EVANS PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 702 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Cathedral Historic District listed 1985 · 97 contributing resources · NRIS 85002501 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
491 W 4th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2026.
Source: Dubuque County records, as of May 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1755 OVERVIEW CT, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-7855 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004844 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 491 W 4TH ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6962 |
| Document Number | 0000004844 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264844 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 1755 OVERVIEW CT, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-7855 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 491 W 4th St was $1,748.
Source: Dubuque County assessment roll, as of October 7, 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 | $1,748.00 | $141,100 Land $21,600 Building $119,500 | $141,100 Land $21,600 Building $119,500 |
| 2024 | $1,748.00 | ||
| 2023 | $121,600 (+25.65%) Land $19,200 Building $102,400 | $121,600 Land $19,200 Building $102,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,668.00 | $96,780 Land $19,190 Building $77,590 | |
| 2021 | $96,780 Land $19,190 Building $77,590 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 491 W 4th 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.
Wildfire risk around 491 W 4th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 |
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| 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 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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