This two story home is situated in a fabulous southend location and has two bedrooms plus an office and a full bath. There is lots of space on the main floor which has a huge kitchen--all appliances remain, and large living room with a wood burning stove. Laundry is on the main floor. Charming enclosed front porch, plus a deck and a two car garage. This home needs some TLC and offers lots of potential. Great school district and walking distance to a park. Quick possession is possible.
Sold for $145,000
$145,000
557 Southern Ave, Dubuque, IA 52003
2beds
1,732sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
0.25 Acres Lot
$171,600 Zestimate®
$84/sqft
$1,479 Estimated rent
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Great school districtHuge kitchenWood burning stove
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Listed by:
Sue Conlon 563-599-8195,
Remax Advantage
Bought with:
Sue Conlon
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Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 149078
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x11
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x15
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 468 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 26
Other
- Level: First
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x17
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,732 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,732
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Remote Garage Door Opener
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 81 x 134
Details
- Parcel number: 81x134
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum
- Foundation: Rock
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: LOTS 9 & 10 SOUTH AVENUE ADD
Location
- Region: Dubuque
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $84/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $159,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,886
- Date on market: 3/21/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Financing
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/3/2024 | Sold | $145,000-6.4%$84/sqft |
Source:  East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #149078 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2024 | Pending sale | $154,900$89/sqft |
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #149078 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2024 | Price change | $154,900-6.1%$89/sqft |
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #149078 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $165,000$95/sqft |
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #149078 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,836 +10.7% | $159,900 +16% |
| 2024 | $1,658 -4.4% | $137,900 |
| 2023 | $1,734 +4.5% | $137,900 +22.3% |
| 2022 | $1,660 +4.7% | $112,800 |
| 2021 | $1,586 -8.3% | $112,800 +12.1% |
| 2020 | $1,729 -8.8% | $100,590 |
| 2019 | $1,896 +2.5% | $100,590 -4.4% |
| 2018 | $1,850 +8.4% | $105,240 |
| 2017 | $1,706 +3.6% | $105,240 +6.3% |
| 2016 | $1,646 | $99,040 |
| 2015 | $1,646 +7.2% | $99,040 +3.7% |
| 2014 | $1,536 | $95,500 -2.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $98,030 |
| 2011 | -- | $98,030 +2% |
| 2010 | -- | $96,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $96,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $96,100 |
| 2006 | $1,014 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $78,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $78,300 +20.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $64,920 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $60,110 |
| 2001 | -- | $60,110 +9% |
| 2000 | -- | $55,150 |
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Neighborhood: 52003
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Bryant Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10George Washington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10Dubuque Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bryant
- 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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