Clayton County · Mississippi River

Guttenberg

Marina life on the Iowa river

A water-facing Iowa community with recreation built into its identity.

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

North of Dubuque along the Mississippi River

Best fit: Buyers considering a river lifestyle, outdoor recreation, and a destination-town feel.

Ask Scott about Guttenberg

Public housing context

A useful baseline, not a price opinion.

View ACS 2024 source

Median owner-occupied value

$193,900

± $23,787 · ACS 2024 5-year

Median year built

1961

± 11 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 Guttenberg.

Guttenberg is an Iowa Mississippi River community known for its marina, recreation, historic places, and distinctive riverfront presence. It belongs on the list for buyers looking at an Iowa lifestyle move where outdoor access and water-oriented recreation have a more central role.

City marina

Parks and recreation

Historic places and river tourism

Community intelligence

Build a picture of daily life in Guttenberg.

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

Guttenberg River Walk runs along the Mississippi River through town.
The City Park, Lock and Dam No. 10 observation areas, and Big Springs Nature Area create outdoor and river-life context.

Schools & learning

Clayton Ridge Community School District serves the community, including the southern campus and high-school context in Guttenberg.

Attractions & daily life

The Iowa DNR Guttenberg Fish Hatchery & Aquarium provides aquatic exhibits and river education.
Historic downtown limestone buildings, the marina, and the public library anchor local life.

Housing character

Guttenberg includes historic limestone architecture, traditional homes, and river-adjacent settings. Flood-zone status, masonry condition, utilities, and seasonal river conditions should be assessed parcel by parcel.

Address-level checks

Verify flood-zone designation and local mitigation infrastructure.

Inspect foundations and stone masonry in historic properties.

Confirm water, wastewater, stormwater, and electric service at the address.

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.

Guttenberg recreation Clayton Ridge High School Iowa DNR hatchery & aquarium ACS 2024 housing data

Buying lens

What to examine when you search here.

Review floodplain, elevation, and insurance details property by property.

Consider year-round access and seasonal lifestyle priorities.

Ask Scott to compare local inventory with nearby river towns.

Local life

The places that make the map feel local.

Marina and boating
Riverfront walks
Parks and local tourism

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 Guttenberg.

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

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