685 Jefferson St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Property Records

Dubuque County property record for 685 Jefferson St, Dubuque, IA 52001

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.047 acres (2,090 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$334,000 (Feb 2010)
Tax Bill$786 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-24-385-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-24-385-013

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,050 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area525 sqft
Upper Floors Area394 sqft
Basement Area525 sqft
Game RoomGame Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Lot Area2,090 sqft (0.047 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 19 ft wide
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area201 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address685 JEFFERSON ST
CityDUBUQUE
StateIA
Zip52001-6269
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeCI
Legal DescriptionLOT 1-W1/2 OF LOT 17 FARLEYS SUB
Legal SubdivisionLINCOLN
Legal Lot Number1,17
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Township / Civil DivisionDUBUQUE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract701

Owner

Source: Dubuque County records, as of October 6, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1572, DUBUQUE, IA 52004-1572
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 1, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 1, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0000101868
Prior Transfer DateJan 26, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc2007-00001162
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dubuque County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$82,500 (+50.82%) Land $7,800 Building $74,700$82,500 (+50.82%) Land $7,800 Building $74,700
2024$786.00 (-3.91%)
2023$54,700 (+15.18%) Land $7,800 Building $46,900$54,700 (+15.18%) Land $7,800 Building $46,900
2022$818.00$47,490 Land $5,870 Building $41,620
2021$47,490 Land $5,870 Building $41,620

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 9, 2021

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDUBUQUE WATER WORKS
serves 59,667 people · EPA ID IA3126052
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead5 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 616 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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