Dubuque County property record for 559 Chestnut St, Dubuque, IA 52001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,410 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.049 acres (2,175 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $97,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,296 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-24-378-016 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-378-016 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,410 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 600 sqft |
| Attic Area | 210 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,175 sqft (0.049 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 87 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 559 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-4638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CI |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 - E 50' - 789 A MCDANIELS SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | LINCOLN |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-E |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| 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.
Source: Dubuque County records, as of October 6, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 559 CHESTNUT ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4638 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000225015 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 3, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2009-00017139 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 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 | $132,300 (-13.47%) Land $9,500 Building $122,800 | $132,300 (-13.47%) Land $9,500 Building $122,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,296.00 (-30.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $152,900 (+31.56%) Land $9,500 Building $143,400 | $152,900 (+31.56%) Land $9,500 Building $143,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,852.00 | $116,220 Land $7,130 Building $109,090 | |
| 2021 | $116,220 Land $7,130 Building $109,090 |
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 |
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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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