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Last sold for $70,000 on Feb 7, 2025

242 JESS ST

BERNARD, IA 52032
0
Baths
2,136 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1934
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,000 · Feb 7, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$366 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$35,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$26,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$35,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.33
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
6
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
69
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
67
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
23
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
CountyDubuque
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Cascade Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 9.1 mi
M
Cascade Jr./Sr. High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 9.7 mi

District: Western Dubuque Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52032These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,257
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,577
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,918
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

242 Jess St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Bernard 52032
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Bernard 52032
  • Older than 85% of homes in Bernard 52032

How it measures up in Bernard 52032

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bernard 52032.

Living area2,136 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 1.11 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1934
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 242 Jess St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBernard 52032Dubuque County
Living areabigger than2,136 ft²90% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac9% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than193415% of homes26% of homes

About 242 Jess St

When did 242 Jess St, Bernard, IA last sell?

242 Jess St, Bernard, IA last sold on Feb 7, 2025 for $70,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Jess St, Bernard, IA?

242 Jess St, Bernard, IA has 2,136 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 242 Jess St, Bernard, IA built?

242 Jess St, Bernard, IA was built in 1934, making it 92 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Jess St, Bernard, IA?

242 Jess St, Bernard, IA is assigned to Cascade Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Cascade Jr./Sr. High School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Western Dubuque Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Jess St, Bernard, IA compare to other homes in Bernard 52032?

Among the 858 homes in Bernard 52032, it is bigger than 90% of them (2,136 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 1.11 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1934 against a typical 1977). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 Jess St, Bernard, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 242 Jess St, Bernard, IA was $366. The county assessed it at $35,200.

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