903 Garfield Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001 Property Records

Dubuque County property record for 903 Garfield Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,393 sqft · built 1884
Lot Size0.163 acres (7,124 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$128,000 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill$2,090 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2022 Line of Credit
Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-18-353-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-18-353-016

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,393 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,023 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,023 sqft
Attic Area1,023 sqft
Basement Area1,240 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1884
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Lot Area7,124 sqft (0.163 acres)
Lot Dimensions137 ft deep x 52 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area12 sqft
Deck Area120 sqft
Patio Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address903 GARFIELD AVE
CityDUBUQUE
StateIA
Zip52001-3444
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeCI
Legal DescriptionLOT 1 HOOPER'S ADD
Legal SubdivisionMARSHALL
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Township / Civil DivisionDUBUQUE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract300

Owner

903 Garfield Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2018.

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 RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address903 GARFIELD AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3444
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 25, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
DUPACO COMMUNITY CU
Jun 29, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
DUPACO COMMUNITY CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 29, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 29, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 9, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2018-00007372
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Property Address903 GARFIELD AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3444
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 6, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000005395
DateApr 25, 2022
Instrument2022-00005395
Lender
NameDUPACO COMMUNITY CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressDUBUQUE, IA 52002
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueApr 24, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Recording DateJun 29, 2018
Property Address903 GARFIELD AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3444
Document Number0000007372
Instrument DateJun 20, 2018
Instrument2018-00007372
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$204.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address903 GARFIELD AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3444

Mortgage

Document Number0000007373
DateJun 29, 2018
Instrument2018-00007373
Lender
NameDUPACO COMMUNITY CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2048

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$181,000 Land $26,900 Building $154,100$181,000 Land $26,900 Building $154,100
2024$2,090.00
2023$155,600 (+4.44%) Land $24,100 Building $131,500$155,600 Land $24,100 Building $131,500
2022$2,416.00 Homeowner's exemption$148,990 Land $17,000 Building $131,990
2021$148,990 Land $17,000 Building $131,990

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 903 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

The area around 903 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 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 574 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 · Fiber in parts of the area
140 / 20

May also be available: Comelec Internet Services, Nextlink, Verizon.

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