Dubuque County property record for 640 W 5th St, Dubuque, IA 52001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,392 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,552 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,246 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-25-179-005 |
| Primary APN | 10-25-179-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,392 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 983 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 475 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 392 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 472 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Interior Walls | Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,552 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 254 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 265 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 640 W 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-6613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CI |
| Legal Description | E 52' LOT 1-2 MATTOX SUB |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 89N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINCOLN |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 702 |
640 W 5th St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2024.
Source: Dubuque County records, as of December 23, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 640 W 5TH ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6613 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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 27, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20125064 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009279 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 640 W 5th St was $3,246 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 | $3,246.00 Homeowner's exemption | $278,500 Land $32,000 Building $246,500 | $278,500 Land $32,000 Building $246,500 |
| 2024 | $3,246.00 | ||
| 2023 | $244,400 (+25.31%) Land $30,600 Building $213,800 | $244,400 Land $30,600 Building $213,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,152.00 Homeowner's exemption | $195,040 Land $26,430 Building $168,610 | |
| 2021 | $195,040 Land $26,430 Building $168,610 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 640 W 5th 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 640 W 5th 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 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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