Opportunity Knocks! Duplex with Endless Possibilities – Needs TLC! Looking for your next investment or a project with major upside? This charming duplex is your canvas! Featuring: 2 Units – Ideal for rental income, multi-generational living, or live in one & rent the other 1-Car Garage – Plus additional off-street parking Fenced Yard This property needs updating, but that’s where the opportunity lies. Customize it to your vision and unlock its full value. Whether you're a seasoned investor, first-time buyer ready to build equity, or a savvy renovator – this is your chance to create something special. Endless possibilities await – don’t miss out! **Note: PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN USING THE EXTERIOR STAIRS! The home has a "posted" condemned sign. FROM CITY: The property was condemned for lack of multiple required utilities (water, gas, and electricity) at varying times, typically due to non-payment of utilities. I know water is still off at the property but haven’t checked the other two recently. Once all utilities are restored, I can remove the condemnation. The utilities have all been turned back on and the condemnation will be removed. photos coming 5/29
Sold for $40,000
$40,000
1499 Elm St, Dubuque, IA 52001
1beds
2baths
1,213sqft
Duplex
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$40,300 Zestimate®
$33/sqft
$870 Estimated rent
Home value
$40,300
$37,000 - $44,000
$870/mo
Zestimate® history
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Fenced yard
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Listed by:
Roxanne Gartner 563-495-5628,
Century 21 Signature Real Estate
Bought with:
Seth Peters
KW Elite powered by KW 1Advantage
Source: East Central Iowa AOR,MLS#: 152113
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range
Features
- Basement: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,213
- Total interior livable area: 1,213 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,213
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Garage Feature: Electricity, Service Entry
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Fenced
Details
- Parcel number: 1024287001
- Zoning: R3 Moderate Density
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Steel Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Rock
- Roof: Asp/Composite Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Dubuque
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2025 | Sold | $40,000-12.1%$33/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Pending sale | $45,500$38/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Price change | $45,500-26%$38/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $61,500-45.1%$51/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2020 | Listing removed | $112,000$92/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2020 | Listed for sale | $112,000$92/sqft |
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| 8/4/2019 | Listing removed | $112,000$92/sqft |
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| 4/23/2019 | Listed for sale | $112,000$92/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $912 +2.9% | $79,100 +24.8% |
| 2024 | $886 +1.6% | $63,400 |
| 2023 | $872 +4.1% | $63,400 +25.2% |
| 2022 | $838 +9.7% | $50,620 |
| 2021 | $764 -16.2% | $50,620 -1.2% |
| 2020 | $912 -4.2% | $51,260 |
| 2019 | $952 +53.8% | $51,260 +0.1% |
| 2018 | $619 -20.4% | $51,190 |
| 2017 | $778 +76% | $51,190 -1.6% |
| 2016 | $442 | $52,030 |
| 2015 | $442 +2.8% | $52,030 |
| 2014 | $430 | $52,030 +59.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $32,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $32,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $32,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $32,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $32,700 |
| 2006 | $486 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $31,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $31,700 +22% |
| 2003 | -- | $25,980 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $24,050 |
| 2001 | -- | $24,050 +9% |
| 2000 | -- | $22,060 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Washington
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Prescott Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10George Washington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10Dubuque Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Prescott
- Middle: Jefferson Jr High
- High: S. Hempstead
Source: East Central Iowa AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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