502 Southern Ave, Dubuque, IA 52003
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OFF MARKET

$131,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 984 sqft

502 Southern Ave, Dubuque, IA 52003

Est. Refi. Payment $887/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 31, 2024 for $90,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$132K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-3%)
Since last year
Increased$37K (+38.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$42K (+46.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +108% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$132K
August 2026$132K
July 2026$136K
June 2026$140K
May 2026$138K
April 2026$135K
March 2026$134K
February 2026$130K
January 2026$118K
2025
2024
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2022
2021
2020
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
543 Southern Ave, Dubuque, IA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$140,000
10/07/25
3
1
914
1021 Mount Loretta Ave, Dubuque, IA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$190,000
04/03/26
2
1
1,152
277 Quince St, Dubuque, IA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$128,000
08/12/26
2
1
943
95 Valley St, Dubuque, IA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$181,000
08/10/26
2
1
1,044
1020 Cleveland Ave, Dubuque, IA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$120,000
11/21/25
3
1
1,272
189 Julien Dubuque Dr, Dubuque, IA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$211,500
11/19/25
2
1
1,066
172 Bryant St, Dubuque, IA
0.63
Single-Family Home
$117,000
11/03/25
3
1
1,400
245 Pear St, Dubuque, IA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$175,000
07/29/26
3
2
968
620 English Ln, Dubuque, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$260,000
06/12/26
3
2
2,257

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
543 Southern Ave, Dubuque, IA 52003
0.05
$139,900
3
1
914
Off Market
557 Southern Ave, Dubuque, IA 52003
0.07
$171,200
2
1
1,732
Off Market
601 Southern Ave, Dubuque, IA 52003
0.11
$179,500
3
1
940
Off Market
620 Lorimer St, Dubuque, IA 52003
0.12
$285,700
3
2
2,196
Off Market
565 Samuel St, Dubuque, IA 52003
0.16
$269,500
3
2
1,940
Off Market
625 Sullivan St, Dubuque, IA 52003
0.16
$195,100
2
1.5
963
Off Market
590 Samuel St, Dubuque, IA 52003
0.16
$484,400
4
2
2,686
Off Market
655 Levi St, Dubuque, IA 52003
0.17
$289,900
3
2
1,640
For Sale
900 Tressa St, Dubuque, IA 52003
0.18
$273,200
3
2
2,368
Off Market
920 Tressa St, Dubuque, IA 52003
0.18
$254,500
3
2
2,512
Off Market
580 Sullivan St, Dubuque, IA 52003
0.18
$223,500
3
1.5
1,196
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1856
984 sqft
$134/sqft
Garage

About this House

Investors or handyman dream home awaits! This 2 story home with 2 bedrooms upstairs, 1 full bathroom on the main floor, family room with the potential to turn it into a main floor bedroom with an exterior door to go outside. Fenced in backyard, oversize 1-car garage with the potential to turn back into a 2-car garage. Updated furnace and water heater in home. Home is being sold "AS IS." A fixer upper house that can you turn it into your HOME! Call your agent & schedule your showing today!
502 Southern Ave, Dubuque, IA 52003 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 984 sqft single-family home built in 1856. It last sold for $90,000 on May 31, 2024 (10% below the $99,999 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $131,900, with a rent estimate of $1,397/month.
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Valerie Kieler, (608) 732-4572
Remax Advantage
Bought with: Jake Willey, (563) 599-4018, Key City Realty
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#148705

Home Details for 502 Southern Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: PartialNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 984 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, RangeLaundry: NoneRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window Treatments
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: FencedFoundation: Rock
Parking & Garage
Other Parking: Electricity, Service EntryNo CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 984 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 93

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1856
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum, VinylNot a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1036254003

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $99,999
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Apr 28 2024Possession Timing: Agreed

Active Status

MLS Status: SOLD

Location

Direction & Address
City: DubuqueCommunity: LOT 15 SOUTH AVE ADD
School Information
Elementary School: BryantJr High / Middle School: Washington Jr HighHigh School: Dubuque Senior

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10018.8 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 148705Above Grade Unfinished Area: 984Days In Mls: 93

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 31, 2024
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #148705
Sold
$90,000
Apr 29, 2024
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #148705
Contingent
$99,999
Apr 25, 2024
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #148705
PriceChange
$99,999
Price decreased by 13%
Feb 22, 2024
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #148705
PriceChange
$114,999
Price decreased by 4%
Jan 26, 2024
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #148705
Listed For Sale
$119,900

Market trends in Dubuque

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$252K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$148
$3MoM
Available listings
185
10MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Dubuque

At least 277 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 37 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 25 % Say there are community events

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    "Friendly neighborhood, mix of older and younger families, easy walking areaz"
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  • Conniereiter1968
    "Friendly neighbors"
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  • Trulia User
    "This is a historic are of the city so think narrow streets and smaller homes. So close neighbors and not much for yard size."
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  • Trulia User
    "Most dogs here are well behaved. It is a great neighborhood for walking dogs. People usually clean up after their dogs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s near the historic Fenlon Elevator. Overall an historic area in Dubuque but most homes are very close together. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Several dogs will be unleashed, friendly but running around. Had a good dog but didn’t like being approached by other loose dogs"
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  • Kelly H.
    "commute can have heavy traffic at or around 4:30-5:30 pm daily there are several bus stops in the neighborhood"
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  • Andrew P.
    "Good family community with mostly good neighborhoods. Crime is a problem everywhere however i have always felt safe in all areas of Dubuque."
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  • Lindsey W.
    "The neighborhood is friendly and walkable for pets but the hearts are small and this is something that I find a big problem, it’s why I haven’t gotten a dog. I need to wait until I move somewhere with a larger yard."
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  • Stayci P.
    "Peaceful, Quiet and No Drama! Everybody minds their own business. ......................................."
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  • Lindsey W.
    "Nice neighborhood, very walkable, quiet. However, small yards and as a young couple it’s almost too quiet."
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  • John
    "Everyone in my neighborhood is awesome! We go for walks all the time and people will stop and chat with you if they're out and about in their yard, it's been easy to get to know a lot of our neighbors. A really great community to be a part of."
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  • Kelly H.
    "public transportation is easily accessible parks within walking distance safe neighborhood relatively crime free"
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  • Trulia User
    "off street parking is ridiculous. some folks don't share space at all when they pull up with their car. Overall, nothing else."
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  • Lindsey W.
    "Yard size isn’t that great, especially if you have a larger dog like we do, but it’s a good neighborhood for taking a walk."
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  • JR S.
    "conservative conventions that make America Great Again. Cheering for the Dubuque Fighting Saints, the best hockey team ever!"
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  • JR S.
    "Christmas is the big event Dubuque puts on. It is a welcome change to most places that down play this time of year. The whole community takes part in this season. It is a welcome sign that this area will tolerate all people and religions."
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  • Ksmc38
    "Can get anywhere in Dubuque within 20 minutes . Within the city yet feels like rural living. ........"
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  • Raber.ed
    "Lots of good streets nearby for dog walking, including Grandview. The nearby Mines of Spain is a great park for hiking with dogs."
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  • Decker.sue59
    "neighbors are always ready to help. quietneighborhood. houses are kept up and not let go looking shabby. plow streets right away we hen it snows."
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  • Ryan G.
    "I have live in this area for the last decade, it’s a safe, nice neighbors and everyone keeps their houses well maintained. Everyone is kind, have great manners and are the kind of people that wave when you drive by."
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  • Vic L.
    "quiet, no crimes or activities known since the last 4 yrs I've lived here. Overall very much welcoming area."
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  • Jasmine N.
    "Great neighborhood quiet friendly neighbors safe w a good school in district ! Would recommend to families or single mothers w our w doubt "
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  • Brittney H.
    "We have summer jams, jazz in the park, farmers market. Food pantry's And believe it or not there are some friendly and helpful and kind and caring neighbors "
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  • Anonymous
    "There are families with children in the area. Sometimes there is mischief/ criminal activity that happens in this neighborhood. The city does not plow the alleyway in the winter!"
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  • Sara N.
    "Not much traffic, good sidewalks, safe, neighbors are good pet owners and respectful. Dogs are generally well behaved and not barky. "
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  • Robert F
    "Best overall city in Iowa. Safe. Clean. Fun. Exciting. Good transportation. Good schools. Good entertainment. Good restaurants. Good housing. Good city leadership. "
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  • Kathy O
    "Mostly everyone drives their own car to work. If you live in Dubuque, it shouldn't take you longer than 15 minutes to get anywhere. "
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  • Amanda D.
    "My area is down town where a lot of shops are but far enough away to feel private a little from the chaos!!"
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  • E.servicestn
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 12 years. It is a nice area only ten Minutes from the west end and only five minutes from the center of downtown Dubuque."
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  • Mirajac17
    "There’s plenty of affordable places to live , people can be nice and welcoming but it depends on where you live "
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  • AP
    "there aren't any neighborhood events..I've lived here over 10 years.. never been a single event in that whole time."
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  • Lisa C.
    "My parents live 2 house away the a Park right across the street. Also a gas station right around the corner"
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  • Lrjohnson1115
    "It’s safe and everyone is friendly and we all look out for each other... It also helps that a police officer lives right across the street"
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Frequently asked questions about 502 Southern Ave

  • What is 502 Southern Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 502 Southern Ave in Dubuque, IA is $131,900.
  • What is the price history for 502 Southern Ave?
    502 Southern Ave in Dubuque, IA last sold for $90,000 in May 2024.
  • Is Dubuque a buyer's or seller's market?
    Dubuque is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Dubuque?
    The median sale price in Dubuque is $252K. That is up $5.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 502 Southern Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 502 Southern Ave in Dubuque, IA has air conditioning.
  • Does 502 Southern Ave have a yard?
    Yes, 502 Southern Ave in Dubuque, IA has a yard.

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