1985 Simpson St. Outstanding Location on the south end of Dubuque, Iowa. Close commute to downtown and the west end. Minutes to schools K-12 and colleges. Check out this magnificent brick two story on a beautiful lot. Impressive entry and open staircase. High end custom kitchen with beautiful cabinetry, crown molding, heated granite countertops. This is a kitchen that has to be seen! Awesome two story "Great Room" with stone fireplace and wet bar. Four bedrooms on the second floor with the primary featuring a spa bath, fireplace and attached sitting area. Main floor and second floor laundry. Abundant storage. The exterior has a deck with pergola, brick patio, and beautiful yard with perennials and mature trees. A city owned ally has access to the back that serves the three-car garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
$155Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Peggy Nesler• American Realty of Dubuque, Inc.
Bought with Lisa Anderson• American Realty of Dubuque, Inc.
1985 Simpson St. Premier location on Dubuque's south end. Close commute to downtown and west end. Walking distance to schools, hospitals, colleges, parks, and trails. Check out this magnificent brick two story on a beautiful lot. Impressive Entry and open staircase. Newer high end custom kitchen. Amazing appliances and tons of impressive features. Formal living and dining rooms. High ceilings brings in natural light and adds impressive architectural feel. Awesome two story family room with limestone fireplace, wet bar, and amazing windows. Main floor and upper level laundry. Four bedroom and three full baths up. Master suite with fireplace , double closets and fantastic spa bathroom. Lower level with game room and full bath. Abundant storage. Exterior has mature landscaping & brick patio . There is a deck off of the kitchen , great for dining and relaxation. Three car attached garage off of city owned alley.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,110 (+3.0%)
$54,400 + $621,500
$675,900
2024
$9,814 (+2.2%)
$54,400 + $621,500
$675,900
2023
$9,606 (+57.1%)
$51,800 + $651,200
$703,000
2022
$6,116 (+3.0%)
$51,800 + $651,200
$703,000
2021
$5,938 (+0.6%)
$44,060 + $513,030
$557,090
2020
$5,900 (+3.5%)
$44,060 + $334,760
$378,820
2019
$5,698 (+1.6%)
$44,060 + $296,500
$340,560
2018
$5,608 (+3.7%)
$44,060 + $296,500
$340,560
2017
$5,406 (+9.7%)
$36,290 + $278,720
$315,010
2015
$4,926 (+2.5%)
$36,290 + $252,140
$288,430
2013
$4,806
$36,290 + $240,140
$276,430
Tax history for 1985 Simpson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,110 (+3.0%)
$54,400 + $621,500
$675,900
2024
$9,814 (+2.2%)
$54,400 + $621,500
$675,900
2023
$9,606 (+57.1%)
$51,800 + $651,200
$703,000
2022
$6,116 (+3.0%)
$51,800 + $651,200
$703,000
2021
$5,938 (+0.6%)
$44,060 + $513,030
$557,090
2020
$5,900 (+3.5%)
$44,060 + $334,760
$378,820
2019
$5,698 (+1.6%)
$44,060 + $296,500
$340,560
2018
$5,608 (+3.7%)
$44,060 + $296,500
$340,560
2017
$5,406 (+9.7%)
$36,290 + $278,720
$315,010
2015
$4,926 (+2.5%)
$36,290 + $252,140
$288,430
2013
$4,806
$36,290 + $240,140
$276,430
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
96 ft.
Lot depth
209 ft.
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
1850
Sq. Ft.
4,506
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dubuque County
APN
1026378036
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R-1
Single Family Residential District
The R-1 district is the most restrictive residential district and is intended to protect low density residential areas from the encroachment of incompatible uses. The principal use of land in this district is for low density single-family dwellings and related recreational, religious and educational facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Recreation
Golf related
Cemetery
Feb 11, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Install electrical wiring for a radon mitigation system.
Electrical
Sep 16, 2021 • Final
Mechanical
Replace an air conditioning unit.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 3
Has Attached Garage
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage