Check out this beautifully updated mid-century modern home tucked away on Sunset Ridge, a desirable neighborhood on the south end of Dubuque. Features approximately 3,500 ft2 over two levels, with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and an extra wide 2-car attached garage. The 1.15 acre lot and mature wooded surroundings provide space and privacy. Extensive windows throughout the home provide both natural daylight and a unique connection between the home and its surroundings. This 1957 home was designed by Straka Architects for a Flexsteel CEO, with several expansions over the years (also designed by the original architect). It features a mix of redwood and limestone siding, large window expanses, and a comfortable open-plan layout. Over the past three years this home has benefitted from significant improvements, including a complete kitchen remodel, 2 bathroom remodels, new floors, new metal roof with 13kWh solar array, new electrical panels, upgraded electrical service (300 amp), smart light switches throughout, reglazed/resealed exterior windows, new furnaces and a/c systems, freshly painted exterior, new garage doors, electric vehicle charging outlet, new glass-panel interior doors, several new exterior doors, new backyard fence, and more. Home is for sale by owner, contact seller directly to schedule your showing! Seller is open to working with Buyer's agents.
Median sale price in this area is $274,271. (69% lower than this home)
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Property details
Exterior
Property Features
Year Built: 1957
Living Area: 1952
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Finished Sq. Ft.: 2,952
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 2,952
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Dubuque County
APN: 1035402002
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 26, 2023
Sale and tax history for 700 Sunset Rdg
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FSBO.com #cmp4yn0kz00its601eqe7p7wl
Jul 27, 2026
Price Changed
$899,000
$461/sq ft
May 14, 2026
Listed
$949,000
$486/sq ft
ECIMLS #144510
Aug 31, 2022
Sold
$435,000
$223/sq ft
Aug 12, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 13, 2022
Listed
$549,000
$281/sq ft
+39
Has accepted offer subject to sale with a 3 day bump clause. Continue to show. One of the few Prairie Style Homes in Dubuque. Windows surround the house to let in natural light with views of the wooded area on the 1.15 acres. True to prairie style the bedrooms are on the lower level. The master bedroom (25' X 16') has a master en suite 20 ft long and includes a bidet. The master BR also features a walkout to its patio peacefully overlooking the wooded area. The 2nd of the 4 BRs also has an en suite. Some walls are natural limestone and there are other areas featuring our native limestone including some exterior. Garage is oversize 2 Car. Perfectly set to enjoy nature are two decks. This is a natural beauty and very rare find.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2019
$4,448 (+1.6%)
$38,000 + $223,660
$261,660
2018
$4,376 (+1.8%)
$38,000 + $223,660
$261,660
2017
$4,298 (+3.9%)
$34,200 + $213,530
$247,730
2015
$4,136 (+2.5%)
$34,200 + $196,830
$231,030
2013
$4,034
$34,200 + $199,210
$233,410
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
1957
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,952
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,952
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dubuque County
APN
1035402002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 26, 2023.
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
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May 23, 2024 • Active
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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 102° 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
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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