Dubuque County property record for 540 Hill St, Dubuque, IA 52001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,554 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $76,000 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,512 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-25-135-003 |
| Primary APN | 10-25-135-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,554 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 747 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 747 sqft |
| Basement Area | 434 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 434 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Interior Walls | Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1896 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,445 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 65 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 540 HILL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-6638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CI |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1-1-1-1-3 & 2-2 R BROWN SUB |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 89N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINCOLN |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 702 |
Source: Dubuque County records, as of June 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 HILL ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6638 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20074549 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001373 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 540 HILL ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6638 |
| Document Number | 0000006298 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266298 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 HILL ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6638 |
| Document Number | 0000006298, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266298 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 130 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.46% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 540 HILL ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6638 |
| Document Number | 0000001373 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00001373 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 HILL ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6638 |
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 | $1,512.00 Homeowner's exemption | $117,100 (+1.56%) Land $23,000 Building $94,100 | $117,100 (+1.56%) Land $23,000 Building $94,100 |
| 2024 | $1,512.00 (+0.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $115,300 (+20.07%) Land $22,000 Building $93,300 | $115,300 (+20.07%) Land $22,000 Building $93,300 | |
| 2022 | $1,502.00 Homeowner's exemption | $96,030 Land $19,030 Building $77,000 | |
| 2021 | $96,030 Land $19,030 Building $77,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 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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