Google street view image for 3970 Short St, Dubuque, IA 52002

Off market feb 2014 for $198K

$324,051

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,378/mo

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2.5 ba

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1,939

sq ft

3970 Short St, Dubuque, IA 52002

About this home

3970 Short St is a 1,939 square foot house on a 0.32 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 26, 2014 for $198,000. Based on Redfin's Dubuque data, we estimate the home's value is $324,051.

Single-familyProperty Type

1977Year Built

0.32 acresLot Size

$167Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$324,051

$126K since sold in February 2014$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 9.9% higher than the average sale price ($295K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$273,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,017 sq ft
2183 Saint Celia St, Dubuque, IA 52002
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$330,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,900 sq ft
1975 Rosemont St, Dubuque, IA 52002
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$307,500
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,072 sq ft
3920 Hillcrest Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
SOLD MAR 4, 2026
$298,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,943 sq ft
1970 Admiral St, Dubuque, IA 52002
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$279,900
E
3 beds2 baths1,954 sq ft
2320 Graham Cir, Dubuque, IA 52002
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$280,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,445 sq ft
1913 Clifford St, Dubuque, IA 52002

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Market trends in 52002, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.1%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$355K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

8 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

New listings for sale

$342,000
3 beds3 baths2,048 sq ft
2320 Deerborn Dr, Asbury, IA 52002
VIDEO TOUR
$225,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,539 sq ft
2664 Millstone Dr. Dr, Dubuque, IA 52002
$445,000
3 beds2.5 baths3,028 sq ft
4942 Asbury Cir, Asbury, IA 52002
$289,900
2 beds2 baths1,563 sq ft
1398 Oak Park Pl, Dubuque, IA 52002
$284,900
4 beds2.5 baths1,940 sq ft
2225 Saint John Dr, Dubuque, IA 52002
3D WALKTHROUGH
$799,900
6 beds6.5 baths5,700 sq ft
2356 Long Grove Ct, Asbury, IA 52002
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Sale history for 3970 Short St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,940 (+3.1%)

$50,900 + $259,300

$310,200

2024

$3,822 (−1.1%)

$50,900 + $259,300

$310,200

2023

$3,866 (+0.3%)

$46,100 + $238,100

$284,200

2022

$3,854 (+6.4%)

$46,100 + $238,100

$284,200

2021

$3,622 (+0.6%)

$43,650 + $189,430

$233,080

2020

$3,602 (−1.2%)

$43,650 + $189,430

$233,080

2019

$3,644 (+1.5%)

$36,380 + $166,110

$202,490

2018

$3,590 (+4.5%)

$36,380 + $166,110

$202,490

2017

$3,436 (+4.9%)

$36,380 + $159,660

$196,040

2015

$3,274 (+7.8%)

$36,380 + $141,520

$177,900

2013

$3,036

$36,380 + $141,520

$177,900

Tax history for 3970 Short St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,940 (+3.1%)

$50,900 + $259,300

$310,200

2024

$3,822 (−1.1%)

$50,900 + $259,300

$310,200

2023

$3,866 (+0.3%)

$46,100 + $238,100

$284,200

2022

$3,854 (+6.4%)

$46,100 + $238,100

$284,200

2021

$3,622 (+0.6%)

$43,650 + $189,430

$233,080

2020

$3,602 (−1.2%)

$43,650 + $189,430

$233,080

2019

$3,644 (+1.5%)

$36,380 + $166,110

$202,490

2018

$3,590 (+4.5%)

$36,380 + $166,110

$202,490

2017

$3,436 (+4.9%)

$36,380 + $159,660

$196,040

2015

$3,274 (+7.8%)

$36,380 + $141,520

$177,900

2013

$3,036

$36,380 + $141,520

$177,900

*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

Jun 24, 2025 • Final

Building

Replace windows on a residential building. All bedroom windows must meet egress requirements.

Remodel

Jan 6, 2025 • Active

Electrical

Install electrical wiring for a remodeling project involving new walls and drywall.

Electrical

Remodel

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: 1,339
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: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: METTEL-BYRNE ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,939
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,339
Building Sq. Ft: 3,291
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 9 BLK 14 METTEL-BYRNE ADD

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 613
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,060
Legal Lot Number: 9
Legal Block Number: 14
Municipality Name: DBQ CTY/DBQ COMM SCH
Acres: 0.3228
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 145
Zoning Code: CI
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: DBQ CTY/DBQ COMM SCH

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,939
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Dubuque County
APN: 1021305006

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

John Kennedy Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

Hempstead High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

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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Historical weather

Dubuque, IA • 52002

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.4 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$308,000 – $373,000

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Home values near 3970 Short St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3985 Short Street, Dubuque, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2372 Sq. Ft.	$334,040
3904 Short Street, Dubuque, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2082 Sq. Ft.	$316,638

Address	Redfin Estimate
3950 Short Street, Dubuque, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2364 Sq. Ft.	$371,307
3901 Short Street, Dubuque, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2132 Sq. Ft.	$307,842

Address	Redfin Estimate
3930 Short Street, Dubuque, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2088 Sq. Ft.	$333,561
2099 Short Street, Dubuque, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$325,361

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