653 Bluff St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Property Records

Dubuque County property record for 653 Bluff St, Dubuque, IA 52001 · Last verified January 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Architecture StyleOther
Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Square Footage2,122 sqft Total Area
Lot Size4,048 sqft (0.092 acres)
Tax Bill$3,176.00 (2024)

Owner

Source: Dubuque County records · APN 10-25-207-035

Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 492, ELIZABETH, IL 61028-0492
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 21, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
APPLE RIV ST BK
May 14, 2019Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Building or Construction Mortgage
APPLE RIV ST BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Property Address653 BLUFF ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4603
Document Number0000003050
Instrument DateFeb 21, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 20, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5377 S TOWER RD ELIZABETH IL 610289513, ELIZABETH, IL 61028-9513

Mortgage

Document Number0000003050
DateMar 13, 2020
Instrument3050
Lender
NameAPPLE RIV ST BK
AddressWARREN, IL 61087
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

May 2019: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Recording DateMay 14, 2019
Property Address653 BLUFF ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4603
Instrument DateApr 29, 2019
Instrument4728
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedJun 10, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5377 S TOWER RD ELIZABETH IL 610289513, ELIZABETH, IL 61028-9513

Mortgage

Document Number0000004728
DateMay 14, 2019
Instrument4728
Lender
NameAPPLE RIV ST BK
AddressWARREN, IL 61087
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueMay 13, 2020

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dubuque County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyDubuque County
MunicipalityDubuque City
Unified School DistrictDubuque Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$217,900 (-1.36%) Land $15,300 Building $202,600$217,900 (-1.36%) Land $15,300 Building $202,600
2024$3,176.00 (+16.85%)
2023$220,900 (+40.16%) Land $14,700 Building $206,200$220,900 (+40.16%) Land $14,700 Building $206,200
2022$2,718.00$157,610 Land $12,670 Building $144,940
2021$157,610 Land $12,670 Building $144,940

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Dubuque County (19061C), updated August 9, 2021 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified: October 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Cathedral Historic District
listed 1985 · 97 contributing resources · NRIS 85002501

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-25-207-035
Alternative APN
  • 1025207027

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,122 sqft Total Area
1st Floor640 sqft 1st Floor
Upper Floors1,011 sqft Upper Floors
Attic Area640 sqft Attic
Basement Area640 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Architectural StyleOther Style
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Construction TypeBrick Construction
Lot Area4,048 sqft (0.092 acres)
Depth X Width176 ft x 23 ft Depth x Width
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area200 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number1025207027
Street Address653 BLUFF ST
CityDUBUQUE
StateIA
Zip52001-4603
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionSOUTH 23' OF N 52 1/2 FT OF CITY LOT 621
Legal SubdivisionLINCOLN
Legal Lot Number621
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Minor Civil DivisionDUBUQUE
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2001
Census Tract702

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