Great investment or owner-occupant opportunity! This 2-bedroom home is ideally located close to the college and downtown, offering convenience to shopping, dining, and local amenities. Recent improvements include some new windows, updated main floor carpet, new front and rear decks, and new entry doors. The manageable size and desirable location make this property a great option for a rental investment, first-time buyer, or someone looking to downsize. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a home with strong rental potential in a convenient location. Listing agent related to seller and has financial interest in property.
Contingent
$73,500
638 W 8th St, Dubuque, IA 52001
2beds
1,160sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$63/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New windowsUpdated main floor carpetNew entry doors
- 20 days |
- 376 |
- 13 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Paula Bodish 563-542-4258,
Remax Advantage
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 155335
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x13
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x15
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,160 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,160
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalk
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 2,178 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 x 90
Details
- Parcel number: 1025133008
- Zoning: residential
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: LOT 26 G W ROGERS SUB
Location
- Region: Dubuque
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $63/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $61,100
- Annual tax amount: $518
- Date on market: 7/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing terms: Cash
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,056/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Contingent | $73,500$63/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $73,500-6.4%$63/sqft |
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| 6/15/2026 | Listing removed | $78,500$68/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Price change | $78,500-4.8%$68/sqft |
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| 3/30/2026 | Price change | $82,500-10.8%$71/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $92,500$80/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Pending sale | $92,500$80/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $92,500+54.2%$80/sqft |
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| 4/22/2024 | Sold | $60,000-14.2%$52/sqft |
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| 3/22/2024 | Pending sale | $69,900$60/sqft |
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| 3/5/2024 | Price change | $69,900-6.8%$60/sqft |
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| 2/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $75,000+88%$65/sqft |
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| 2/28/2022 | Sold | $39,900-14.2%$34/sqft |
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| 1/25/2022 | Contingent | $46,500$40/sqft |
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| 1/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $46,500+36.8%$40/sqft |
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| 11/5/2020 | Listing removed | $695$1/sqft |
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| 10/21/2020 | Listed for rent | $695$1/sqft |
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| 10/19/2020 | Sold | $34,000-14.8%$29/sqft |
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| 9/18/2020 | Pending sale | $39,900$34/sqft |
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| 9/14/2020 | Price change | $39,900-11.1%$34/sqft |
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| 8/26/2020 | Price change | $44,900-10%$39/sqft |
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| 7/28/2020 | Price change | $49,900-9.1%$43/sqft |
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| 7/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $54,900$47/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $518 +3.2% | $61,100 +69.7% |
| 2024 | $502 -28.9% | $36,000 |
| 2023 | $706 +4.4% | $36,000 -12% |
| 2022 | $676 -15.9% | $40,930 |
| 2021 | $804 +0.5% | $40,930 -9% |
| 2020 | $800 +0.2% | $44,970 |
| 2019 | $798 +3.9% | $44,970 +4.8% |
| 2018 | $768 -2.3% | $42,920 |
| 2017 | $786 +4.5% | $42,920 +7.9% |
| 2016 | $752 | $39,770 |
| 2015 | $752 +4.4% | $39,770 +1.5% |
| 2014 | $720 | $39,170 -5.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $41,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $41,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $41,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $41,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $41,400 |
| 2006 | $532 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $34,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $34,700 +102.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $17,160 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $15,890 |
| 2001 | -- | $15,890 +9% |
| 2000 | -- | $14,580 |
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Neighborhood: Hilltop/Ivy League
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10George Washington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Dubuque Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln
- Middle: Washington Jr High
- High: Dubuque Senior
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