12871 Whispering Rdg is a 4,493 square foot house on a 4.93 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Dubuque data, we estimate the home's value is $543,361.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
4.93 acresLot Size
$121Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$543,361
$11K since August
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This home's estimate is 47.6% higher than the average sale price ($368K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,984 (+3.5%)
$116,200 + $369,400
$485,600
2024
$4,816 (−2.7%)
$116,200 + $369,400
$485,600
2023
$4,952 (+4.1%)
$110,600 + $325,800
$436,400
2022
$4,756 (−4.8%)
$110,600 + $325,800
$436,400
2021
$4,994 (+1.3%)
$92,190 + $268,120
$360,310
2020
$4,932 (+9.0%)
$92,190 + $268,120
$360,310
2019
$4,524 (+2.5%)
$83,400 + $265,700
$349,100
2018
$4,412 (+8.7%)
$83,400 + $265,700
$349,100
2017
$4,060 (+12.2%)
$71,400 + $237,260
$308,660
2015
$3,620 (+2.8%)
$65,200 + $206,120
$271,320
2013
$3,522
$60,400 + $197,750
$258,150
Tax history for 12871 Whispering Rdg
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,984 (+3.5%)
$116,200 + $369,400
$485,600
2024
$4,816 (−2.7%)
$116,200 + $369,400
$485,600
2023
$4,952 (+4.1%)
$110,600 + $325,800
$436,400
2022
$4,756 (−4.8%)
$110,600 + $325,800
$436,400
2021
$4,994 (+1.3%)
$92,190 + $268,120
$360,310
2020
$4,932 (+9.0%)
$92,190 + $268,120
$360,310
2019
$4,524 (+2.5%)
$83,400 + $265,700
$349,100
2018
$4,412 (+8.7%)
$83,400 + $265,700
$349,100
2017
$4,060 (+12.2%)
$71,400 + $237,260
$308,660
2015
$3,620 (+2.8%)
$65,200 + $206,120
$271,320
2013
$3,522
$60,400 + $197,750
$258,150
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R2
Single Family Residential District
The R-2 Single Family Residential District is a medium density residential district intended for one-acre residential lots in subdivisions that will be using shared wells and individual septic systems. This district allows single-family dwellings, roomers or boarders, public buildings, utility substations, temporary mobile homes, home based businesses and household or home occupations. The district allows for horses, small farm animals and pets. The R-2 zoning district is intended to allow 1-acre lot subdivisions that are close to cities and may be annexed at some future date or half-acre lot subdivisions that are connected to a central water and central sewer system and could be annexed in the near future.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,393
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/4 Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Electric
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WHISPERING HILLS ESTATES
Living Sq. Ft: 4,493
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,393
Building Sq. Ft: 5,478
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 10 WHISPERING HILLS ESTATES;
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 692
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 214,751
Legal Lot Number: 10
Municipality Name: PERU TWP-DBQ COMM SCH
Acres: 4.93
Zoning Code: CO
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: PERU TWP-DBQ COMM SCH
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,493
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.93 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Dubuque County
APN: 0633351003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sageville Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
3/10
Hempstead High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$517,000 – $625,000
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