3871 Short St is a 2,488 square foot house on a 9,600 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Dubuque data, we estimate the home's value is $360,891.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
9,600 sq ftLot Size
$145Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$360,891
$8,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 14.7% higher than the average sale price ($315K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,398 (+0.9%)
$44,500 + $311,100
$355,600
2024
$4,360 (−3.2%)
$44,500 + $311,100
$355,600
2023
$4,506 (+4.3%)
$40,300 + $289,500
$329,800
2022
$4,320 (+5.5%)
$40,300 + $289,500
$329,800
2021
$4,096 (+0.6%)
$38,160 + $231,980
$270,140
2020
$4,070 (−1.9%)
$38,160 + $231,980
$270,140
2019
$4,150 (+1.7%)
$31,800 + $205,840
$237,640
2018
$4,082 (+5.5%)
$31,800 + $205,840
$237,640
2017
$3,868 (+5.1%)
$31,800 + $199,900
$231,700
2015
$3,682 (+2.6%)
$31,800 + $176,960
$208,760
2013
$3,590
$31,800 + $176,960
$208,760
Tax history for 3871 Short St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,398 (+0.9%)
$44,500 + $311,100
$355,600
2024
$4,360 (−3.2%)
$44,500 + $311,100
$355,600
2023
$4,506 (+4.3%)
$40,300 + $289,500
$329,800
2022
$4,320 (+5.5%)
$40,300 + $289,500
$329,800
2021
$4,096 (+0.6%)
$38,160 + $231,980
$270,140
2020
$4,070 (−1.9%)
$38,160 + $231,980
$270,140
2019
$4,150 (+1.7%)
$31,800 + $205,840
$237,640
2018
$4,082 (+5.5%)
$31,800 + $205,840
$237,640
2017
$3,868 (+5.1%)
$31,800 + $199,900
$231,700
2015
$3,682 (+2.6%)
$31,800 + $176,960
$208,760
2013
$3,590
$31,800 + $176,960
$208,760
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Oct 24, 2018 • Final
Mechanical
Install a new furnace and 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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,616
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/4 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 7
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Metal
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Construction Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Stone
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: METTEL-BYRNE ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 2,488
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,616
Building Sq. Ft: 4,065
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 2 BLK 15 METTEL-BYRNE ADD
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Brick Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 833
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Brick
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,600
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 15
Municipality Name: DBQ CTY/DBQ COMM SCH
Acres: 0.2204
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 80
Zoning Code: CI
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: DBQ CTY/DBQ COMM SCH
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,488
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Dubuque County
APN: 1021304012
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
John Kennedy Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Hempstead High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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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
3/10 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
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$343,000 – $416,000
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