Dubuque County property record for 561 Jefferson St, Dubuque, IA 52001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 4,003 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,325 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $152,957 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $4,372 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-24-386-012 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-386-012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,003 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,884 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,884 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,059 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,059 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Interior Walls | Unfinished |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,325 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 675 sqft |
| Deck Area | 207 sqft |
| Patio Area | 414 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 561 JEFFERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-6223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CI |
| Legal Description | LOT 28 & E 26' OF LOT 27 IN FARLEYS SUB |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 89N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINCOLN |
| Legal Lot Number | 27,28 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
561 Jefferson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2010.
Source: Dubuque County records, as of August 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 JEFFERSON ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 8, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20102977 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 561 Jefferson St was $4,372 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $4,372.00 Homeowner's exemption | $315,100 Land $30,900 Building $284,200 | $315,100 Land $30,900 Building $284,200 |
| 2024 | $4,372.00 | ||
| 2023 | $314,300 (+21.88%) Land $30,900 Building $283,400 | $314,300 Land $30,900 Building $283,400 | |
| 2022 | $4,294.00 Homeowner's exemption | $257,870 Land $23,180 Building $234,690 | |
| 2021 | $257,870 Land $23,180 Building $234,690 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 561 Jefferson 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 561 Jefferson 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 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.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures