Step inside 490 Alpine Street in Dubuque, a bright and welcoming pre-inspected 4-bedroom historic Dubuque home filled with character, natural light, and thoughtful updates. Large windows, charming details, beautiful beam accents, and cozy nooks give this home a light, airy feel with personality you won’t find in cookie-cutter homes. The updated gourmet kitchen is made for gathering, featuring a 6-burner gas range, two sinks, generous workspace, and an easy flow for cooking, hosting, and everyday life. The side porch is a favorite spot for morning coffee, evening wine, and neighbors stopping by, while the upstairs sun porch offers a peaceful retreat for reading, working, or relaxing. With a primary suite with bath, flexible office space, lower-level bar and unique living space, great storage, 2-stall garage, updated laundry/mudroom, and unique spaces like the treehouse, 490 Alpine Street in Dubuque blends historic charm with modern convenience in one unforgettable Dubuque home.
Pending
Price cut: $10K (6/26)
$565,000
490 Alpine St, Dubuque, IA 52001
4beds
4,864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
0.36 Acres Lot
$536,100 Zestimate®
$116/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful beam accentsUpstairs sun porchGreat storageFlexible office spaceGenerous workspacePrimary suite with bathLarge windows
- 59 days |
- 223 |
- 2 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kimberly Roush 515-205-7903,
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 155003
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x12
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 810 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27x30
Family room
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x16
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x17
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x14
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x11
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Family Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,864 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,664
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Electricity, Floor Drain, Service Entry, No Features, Water, Remote Garage Door Opener
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: 3 Seasons Room
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Dimensions: 97.00 x 161.00
Details
- Parcel number: 1025153001
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Rock
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: LOT 1-1-1-5 & LOT 1 OF N 1/2 OF 2-1-5 PAULINA LANG
Location
- Region: Dubuque
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $116/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $556,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,800
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 50 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Financing
Estimated market value
$536,100
$509,000 - $563,000
$2,327/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/12/2026 | Pending sale | $565,000$116/sqft |
Source:  East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #155003 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2026 | Price change | $565,000-1.7%$116/sqft |
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #155003 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000+32.2%$118/sqft |
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #155003 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2021 | Sold | $435,000-3.1%$89/sqft |
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #143260 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2021 | Pending sale | $449,000$92/sqft |
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #143260 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $449,000+54.3%$92/sqft |
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #143260 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2011 | Sold | $291,000$60/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2011 | Listed for sale | $291,000$60/sqft |
Source: Remax Advantage #119015 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,800 +3% | $434,600 +7.7% |
| 2024 | $5,632 -2.3% | $403,400 |
| 2023 | $5,762 +7.1% | $403,400 +20.7% |
| 2022 | $5,378 +2.6% | $334,180 |
| 2021 | $5,242 -2.3% | $334,180 +10.8% |
| 2020 | $5,365 -0.6% | $301,670 |
| 2019 | $5,399 +7.6% | $301,670 -19.3% |
| 2018 | $5,017 -5.6% | $373,950 +28.8% |
| 2017 | $5,316 +8.2% | $290,400 +11.8% |
| 2016 | $4,914 | $259,790 |
| 2015 | $4,914 +3.6% | $259,790 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $4,742 | $257,630 |
| 2012 | -- | $257,630 |
| 2011 | -- | $257,630 +8.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $237,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $237,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $237,700 |
| 2006 | $3,112 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $211,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $211,300 -9.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $234,260 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $216,910 |
| 2001 | -- | $216,910 +11% |
| 2000 | -- | $195,400 |
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Neighborhood: Langworthy District
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10George Washington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Dubuque Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln
- Middle: Washington Jr High
- High: Dubuque Senior
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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