Dubuque County property record for 827 Garfield Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 2,446 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (8,004 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $127,500 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,678 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-18-354-001 |
| Primary APN | 11-18-354-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,446 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,223 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,223 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 8,004 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 936 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 827 GARFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-3442 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | CI |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 & NE 11.8' LOT 7 DREIBELBIS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDUBON |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
827 Garfield Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2017.
Source: Dubuque County records, as of October 6, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | 2 Co-owners on File |
| Mailing Address | 823 GARFIELD AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3442 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 4 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000003402 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed with Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 827 GARFIELD AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3442 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Instrument | 54 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $252.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 823 GARFIELD AVE DUBUQUE IA 520013442, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3442 |
| Document Number | 0000000054 |
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| Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 54 |
| Name | JOHN C & LISA M FINCH |
|---|---|
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 2, 2027 |
| Rate | 6% |
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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 | $190,500 Land $30,300 Building $160,200 | $190,500 Land $30,300 Building $160,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,678.00 | ||
| 2023 | $186,200 Land $27,100 Building $159,100 | $186,200 Land $27,100 Building $159,100 | |
| 2022 | $2,686.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 827 Garfield Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 9, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 827 Garfield Ave 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 |
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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 574 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: Comelec Internet Services, Nextlink, Verizon.
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