Jackson County · Mississippi River

Bellevue

River views and a relaxed Iowa pace

River outlooks, bluff-country scenery, and a slower everyday rhythm.

Iowa-only real estate guidance from Scott Underberg at Guthrie & Associates.

South of Dubuque on the Mississippi River

Best fit: Buyers drawn to views, outdoor access, and a smaller river-town setting.

Ask Scott about Bellevue

Public housing context

A useful baseline, not a price opinion.

View ACS 2024 source

Median owner-occupied value

$216,500

± $13,479 · ACS 2024 5-year

Median year built

1965

± 6 years · ACS 2024 5-year

How to use it

Citywide or townwide public data only — not a listing value, current market price, appraisal, or neighborhood estimate.

The overview

What it feels like to live in Bellevue.

Bellevue is an Iowa river community south of Dubuque where scenery, recreation, and a quiet main-street cadence frame daily life. It is worth exploring for buyers who want a Mississippi setting and a distinctly smaller community while staying within eastern Iowa.

Mississippi River setting

Riverfront overlooks

Eastern Iowa outdoor recreation

Community intelligence

Build a picture of daily life in Bellevue.

These source-linked local anchors are designed to help visitors understand the community before they begin narrowing a home search. School information is context only; always verify enrollment, program, and transportation details directly.

Parks & outdoors

Bellevue State Park is a 473-acre Iowa state park with Mississippi River overlooks, trails, picnic areas, and a butterfly sanctuary.
Riverview Park and Trail add riverfront walking and outdoor context.

Schools & learning

Bellevue Community School District provides preschool through high-school context in the community.
Verify attendance, program, and transportation information directly with the district.

Attractions & daily life

Downtown Bellevue’s riverfront setting includes local retail, dining, and community events.
Bellevue Public Library is a local civic and learning resource.

Housing character

Bellevue has historic and established residential areas around its river and bluff setting. Elevation, slope, flood exposure, historic systems, and municipal utilities are property-specific considerations.

Address-level checks

Check bluff-slope and river-adjacent conditions for the parcel.

Verify floodplain information and applicable insurance requirements.

Inspect utility connections and age of electrical and plumbing systems in older homes.

Source desk

Official and community sources supporting this guide. Source links are provided for current policies, programs, hours, or address-level details; the guide does not replace agency verification.

City of Bellevue Bellevue State Park Bellevue Community Schools ACS 2024 housing data

Buying lens

What to examine when you search here.

Consider floodplain, elevation, and insurance questions by property.

Review seasonal traffic and route preferences.

Compare in-town homes with scenic edge-of-town opportunities.

Local life

The places that make the map feel local.

River walks and overlooks
Local dining and events
Nearby parks and boat access

Iowa relocation guide

Guide standard

Prepared for Living in the DBQ by Scott Underberg, Broker Owner. This guide combines source-linked public context with an Iowa broker’s local orientation; it is not a valuation, appraisal, school-assignment guarantee, or substitute for property-specific verification.

Video-ready

A closer look at Bellevue.

Use this section for Scott's future video tour, market conversation, or local lifestyle guide.

Community video slot

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