Welcome to 980 Kane Street! This beautifully updated 3-bedroom home sits on a rare and spacious 1.03-acre lot (44,908 sq. ft. ) just a block down from Wahlert High School, giving you the perfect combination of convenience and privacy. The property feels like a country setting while still being close to everything Dubuque has to offer. The large lot provides plenty of room to roam, garden, entertain, or simply relax and enjoy the outdoors. Deer, turkeys, and an abundance of other wildlife are regular visitors, making this a great place to enjoy nature year-round. Inside, the home has been extensively updated from 2023–2025. The main floor features a completely remodeled kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, a large 7’6” island, coffee bar, lighting, flooring, and stainless-steel appliances. The open layout flows into a comfortable living area with a fireplace and two large front bay windows that bring in great natural light. The upstairs has been updated into a spacious primary suite, featuring a large bedroom and a brand-new walk-in tiled shower, creating a private and comfortable retreat. Step out back to a new approximately 19’ x 17’ deck overlooking the huge yard—perfect for grilling, entertaining, or simply sitting back and enjoying the peaceful setting and wildlife. The property also includes two detached garage buildings providing approximately three vehicle stalls and over 1,000 sq. ft. of combined garage space, plus a new asphalt driveway. There is plenty of space for vehicles, tools, hobbies, and projects. Additional updates include a new shingle roof in 2024, two large front bay windows, new gutters, soffit and fascia, updated garage doors, new flooring, lighting, bedroom doors, and front and back exterior doors. The home also features central air, forced-air gas heat, and a full unfinished basement offering excellent storage and future potential. With approximately 1,649 sq. ft. of finished/livable space, a beautiful 1.03-acre lot, extensive recent updates, abundant wildlife, and a convenient Dubuque location, 980 Kane Street offers a combination that is hard to find.
Median sale price in this area is $257,500. (13% lower than this home)
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Property details
Exterior
Property Features
Year Built: 1951
Living Area: 1264
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,264
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,264
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Dubuque County
APN: 1014376007
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Sale and tax history for 980 Kane St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
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Oct 8, 2026
Listed
$297,000
$235/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,452 (+3.1%)
$55,300 + $145,800
$201,100
2024
$2,378 (+3.2%)
$55,300 + $145,800
$201,100
2023
$2,304 (+6.0%)
$49,500 + $131,300
$180,800
2022
$2,174 (−2.5%)
$49,500 + $131,300
$180,800
2021
$2,230 (+0.8%)
$43,670 + $102,200
$145,870
2020
$2,212 (+2.0%)
$43,670 + $100,200
$143,870
2019
$2,168 (+1.8%)
$43,670 + $92,910
$136,580
2018
$2,130
$43,670 + $92,910
$136,580
2017
$2,128 (+5.2%)
$37,840 + $90,540
$128,380
2015
$2,022 (+2.7%)
$37,840 + $84,070
$121,910
2013
$1,968
$37,840 + $84,070
$121,910
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
103 ft.
Lot depth
436 ft.
Lot size
1.03 Acres
Year renovated
1951
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,264
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,264
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dubuque County
APN
1014376007
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
Nov 14, 2022 • Active
Building
Replace windows in existing openings to meet egress requirements.
Remodel
Sep 14, 2021 • Active
Building
Remove and replace asphalt shingled roofing to repair a portion of the roof due to a warranty issue.
Roofing
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.
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 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.4 hours in
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