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981 High Bluff St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Property Records

Dubuque County property record for 981 High Bluff St, Dubuque, IA 52001

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Multi-Family (5+ Units)
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 896 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.085 acres (3,744 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2020 Sale
Dec 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-13-437-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-13-437-013

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area896 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area896 sqft
Attic Area896 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area3,744 sqft (0.085 acres)
Lot Dimensions78 ft deep x 48 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area155 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address981 HIGH BLUFF ST
CityDUBUQUE
StateIA
Zip52001-3450
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeCI
Legal DescriptionNE 48.8'-E 1/2-LOT 37 HOOPER'S ADD
Legal SubdivisionHOOPERS ADD
Legal Lot Number37
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Township / Civil DivisionDUBUQUE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract300

Owner

Source: Dubuque County records, as of January 5, 2026

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 Record
Mailing Address1005 LINCOLN AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3458
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 14, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Dec 16, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 14, 2020
Deed SaleFeb 14, 2020
Deed Document Number2020-00001902
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

February 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Recording DateFeb 14, 2020
Property Address981 HIGH BLUFF ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3450
Document Number0000001902
Instrument DateFeb 4, 2020
Instrument1902
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 2, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1005 LINCOLN AVE DUBUQUE IA 520013458, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3458

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionDUBUQUE IA
Recording DateDec 16, 2019
Property Address981 HIGH BLUFF ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3450
Document Number0000015799
Instrument DateDec 16, 2019
Instrument15799
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 6, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address981 HIGH BLUFF ST DUBUQUE IA 520013450, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3450

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

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$22,500 (+20.97%) Land $22,500$22,500 (+20.97%) Land $22,500
2023$18,600$18,600

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

Flood

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

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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