Dubuque County property record for 854 Kaufmann Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1856 |
| Lot Size | 0.396 acres (17,248 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $142,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,672 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2023 Sale & Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-14-453-009 |
| Primary APN | 10-14-453-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Interior Walls | Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 1856 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1856 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 17,248 sqft (0.396 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 308 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 854 KAUFMANN AVE |
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| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52001-3151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CI |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 BURTONS ADD |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 89N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | EISENHOWER |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DUBUQUE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
854 Kaufmann Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Dubuque County records, as of June 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 854 KAUFMANN AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3151 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit KERNDT BROTHERS SAVINGS BANK |
| May 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage PALMER RICHARD E |
| Jun 8, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Jun 1, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage RICHARD E PALMER DECLARATION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20249761 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Property Address | 854 KAUFMANN AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3151 |
| Document Number | 0000009761 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00009761 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $226.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 854 KAUFMANN AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3151 |
| Document Number | 0000009762 |
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| Date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00009762 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 2355 LANDON RD, NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2039 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 854 KAUFMANN AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3151 |
| Document Number | 0000010486 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00010486 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,385.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3250 KENNEDY CIR STE 7, 7, DUBUQUE, IA 52002-3886 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000010487 |
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| Date | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00010487 |
| Name | KERNDT BROTHERS SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Property Address | 854 KAUFMANN AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3151 |
| Document Number | 0000005582 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3250 KENNEDY CIR #7 DUBUQUE IA 520023886, 7, DUBUQUE, IA 52002-3886 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000005582 |
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| Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5582 |
| Name | PALMER RICHARD E |
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| Address | 2701 TIFFANY CT, DUBUQUE, IA 52001 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 276 Months |
| Due | May 4, 2043 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 854 KAUFMANN AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3151 |
| Document Number | 0000006287 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6287 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $66.62 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3250 KENNEDY CIR DUBUQUE IA 520023861, DUBUQUE, IA 52002-3861 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DUBUQUE IA |
| Property Address | 854 KAUFMANN AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3151 |
| Document Number | 0000007987 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3250 KENNEDY CIR #1 DUBUQUE IA 520023886, 1, DUBUQUE, IA 52002-3886 |
| Document Number | 0000007987 |
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| Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7987 |
| Name | RICHARD E PALMER DECLARATION |
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| Address | DUBUQUE, IA 52001 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Jul 12, 2021 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 854 Kaufmann Ave was $1,672.
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 | $1,672.00 | $138,800 Land $26,800 Building $112,000 | $138,800 Land $26,800 Building $112,000 |
| 2024 | $1,672.00 | ||
| 2023 | $116,300 (+13.22%) Land $24,000 Building $92,300 | $116,300 Land $24,000 Building $92,300 | |
| 2022 | $1,772.00 | $102,720 Land $21,170 Building $81,550 | |
| 2021 | $102,720 Land $21,170 Building $81,550 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 854 Kaufmann Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 9, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 854 Kaufmann Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 177 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 | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Comelec Internet Services, Nextlink.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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