Historic Mixed-Use Redevelopment
101 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Added:
- Mar 11, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 82
- Last Refresh:
- May 31 at 1:06 am
Property Features for 101 Main Street
General Information
- Property type
- Commercial Sale
- Property subtype
- Other
- Zoning
- C-4
- Bathrooms
- 6
- Rooms
- Bathroom 3, Bathroom 5, Bathroom 4, Bathroom 2, Basement, Bathroom 6, Bathroom 1
- Basement
- Full
- Standard status
- Active
- APN
- 1025281015
- Size
- 24,000 SF
Utilities
- Sewer type
- Public Sewer
- Heating system
- Forced Air
- Cooling system
- Central Air
- Water source
- Public
Building Details
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors in Building
- 3
- Flooring type
- Concrete, Wood
- Building materials
- Brick
- Roof type
- Rubber
Listing agent Nancy Kann (563) 580-7257
Listing office DBQ Property Group Inc. 900 Jackson St. LL2, Dubuque, IA (563) 557-7010
Listing date Mar 11, 2026
MLS# 154128
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HighLights
- 24,000+ SF mixed‑use redevelopment opportunity in Dubuque's Old Main Historic District.
- Located within the Dubuque Opportunity Zone and may qualify for Historic Tax Credits, Tax Increment Financing (TIF), and City of Dubuque incentives.
- Two fully built‑out commercial spaces on the main floor, including a restaurant/bar with a finished lower‑level bar, and a separate bar/retail space.
- Over 12,000 SF of redevelopment potential on the upper two floors for apartments, condos, offices, or creative workspaces.
- Excellent location in the center of major downtown investment, near the University of Dubuque's new medical college, Dubuque Museum of Art, and Historic Millwork District.
- Outstanding visibility and access, positioned one block from the Highway 20 / 61 / 151 corridor.
Overview
The O'Neill Block offers over 24,000 square feet of mixed-use redevelopment potential in Dubuque's Old Main Historic District. The property includes two fully built-out commercial spaces on the main floor. One space is a 4,062 square foot restaurant/bar with a 6,092 square foot finished lower-level bar, previously known as 1st & Main. The other is a 2,031 square foot bar/retail space, formerly Esther's Lounge. These spaces could continue as hospitality venues or be converted into office, retail, or other commercial uses. The upper two floors offer more than 12,000 square feet of redevelopment potential, suitable for apartments, condominiums, boutique offices, or creative workspaces. Located within the Dubuque Opportunity Zone, the property may qualify for Historic Tax Credits, Tax Increment Financing (TIF), and City of Dubuque housing and facade incentives. The building is situated in the center of major downtown investment, including the new John and Alice Butler College of Osteopathic Medicine developed by the University of Dubuque, expansion of the Dubuque Museum of Art, and continued redevelopment in the Historic Millwork District. It is in close proximity to the Five Flags Center and nearby hotels including Hotel Julien Dubuque and Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena, benefiting from tourism, event traffic, and a growing downtown residential base. Positioned one block from the Highway 20 / 61 / 151 corridor, the O'Neill Block offers visibility and access. Seller will consider flexible financing options, including a potential land contract, for qualified buyers.
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Sri Lakshmidevi Nilaya
Apartment Building
1st & Main
Bar & Pub
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Dubuque
- County
- Dubuque
- State
- Iowa
- Longitude
- -90.6642441
- Latitude
- 42.4951269
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - 24,000+ SF mixed-use property in Dubuque's Old Main Historic District.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 101 Main Street Dubuque, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,290,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 24,000+ SF mixed‑use redevelopment opportunity in Dubuque's Old Main Historic District.; Located within the Dubuque Opportunity Zone and may qualify for Historic Tax Credits, Tax Increment Financing (TIF), and City of Dubuque incentives.; Two fully built‑out commercial spaces on the main floor, including a restaurant/bar with a finished lower‑level bar, and a separate bar/retail space.
