This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home on a corner lot is ready for a new owner! Would make a good owner occupied property or possible rental. Has an open living-dining layout and a good size kitchen. Laundry is conveniently located on the second floor and the large bath includes a tile shower. All appliances stay for the buyer. Sale is subject to lender approval. Being sold as is.
For sale
Price cut: $2.1K (10/5)
$113,900
397 E 21st St, Dubuque, IA 52001
2beds
1,207sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
2,613 Square Feet Lot
$109,000 Zestimate®
$94/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open living-dining layoutCorner lotGood size kitchen
- 43 days
- 188
- 20
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Team Dolter . 563-542-6829,
Equity Real Estate Group LLC
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 155608
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x9
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x13
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,207 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,207
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35 x 79
Details
- Parcel number: 1024210026
- Zoning: R2A
- Special conditions: Short Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Rock
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: LOT 1 JOS GEISLER SUB
Location
- Region: Dubuque
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $94/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $114,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,543
- Date on market: 8/31/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 43 days
- Listing terms: Cash
Estimated market value
$109,000
$104,000 - $114,000
$1,238/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2026 | Price change | $113,900-1.8%$94/sqft |
Source:  East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #155608 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $116,000$96/sqft |
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #155608 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2026 | Pending sale | $116,000$96/sqft |
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #155608 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $116,000+29%$96/sqft |
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #155608 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2021 | Sold | $89,900+5.9%$74/sqft |
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #140044 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2021 | Contingent | $84,900$70/sqft |
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| 4/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $84,900-5.6%$70/sqft |
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #142117 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $89,900$74/sqft |
Source: American Realty of Dubuque, Inc. #140044 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2020 | Pending sale | $89,900$74/sqft |
Source: American Realty of Dubuque, Inc. #140044 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $89,900+34.2%$74/sqft |
Source: American Realty of Dubuque, Inc. #140044 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2016 | Sold | $67,000-4.3%$56/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty solds #8766192295558477537 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2016 | Pending sale | $70,000$58/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX ADVANTAGE REALTY #129229 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $70,000$58/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX ADVANTAGE REALTY #129229 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,408 +3.2% | $114,000 +5.4% |
| 2024 | $1,364 +30.2% | $108,200 |
| 2023 | $1,048 +32.3% | $108,200 +55.4% |
| 2022 | $792 -25.3% | $69,610 +22.4% |
| 2021 | $1,060 +0.6% | $56,880 -4% |
| 2020 | $1,054 -0.1% | $59,270 |
| 2019 | $1,055 +11.5% | $59,270 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $946 -9% | $56,760 |
| 2017 | $1,040 +12.3% | $56,760 +15.8% |
| 2016 | $926 | $49,000 |
| 2015 | $926 +2.7% | $49,000 |
| 2014 | $902 | $49,000 -14% |
| 2012 | -- | $57,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $57,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $57,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $57,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $57,000 |
| 2006 | $682 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $52,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $52,700 +6.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $49,640 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $45,970 |
| 2001 | -- | $45,970 +9% |
| 2000 | -- | $42,170 |
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Neighborhood: Washington
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Audubon
- Middle: Jefferson Jr High
- High: S. Hempstead
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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