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Office Building with Recording Studios
For Sale
$2,400,000

1055 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001

COMMERCIAL - Dubuque, IA

Days on Market152

Property Features for 1055 University Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning OS
Bathrooms 4
Full bathrooms 4
Rooms Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Basement, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 4
Parking 14
Basement Partial
Subdivision DUBUQUE AREA
Standard status Active
APN 1025101004

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Radiant
Cooling system Central Air
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 2011
Floors in Building 1
Flooring type Concrete
Building materials Brick, Stucco
Roof type Shingle
Listing Agency: Remax Advantage · RE/MAX International
Listed By: Sue Conlon · License #840704000
Added: Mar 2 Changed: Jul 30 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 4:06PM
MLS# 154053

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

1055 University Avenue is a high-end office building built in 2011 with brick and stucco construction and a shingle roof. The building is heated with a gas boiler and radiant in-floor heat, and cooled with six central air units. Interior space includes three large offices, several smaller offices, and a conference room. There are also recording and broadcast studios suited to media production and creative business uses. The layout includes four bathrooms and a kitchen/break room, plus a basement with a bathroom and a flex room currently used as a work-out room. Concrete flooring is throughout.

The property is located at 1055 University Avenue in Dubuque, in a mixed-use residential and commercial neighborhood. Parking access is available via Nevada Street and Alta Vista Street. University Avenue functions as a major east-west artery connecting downtown to the west side of Dubuque, supporting straightforward visibility and access for business operations.

Zoned OS, the building is served by public water and public sewer, supporting a broad range of office and professional uses.

Key Highlights

  • Recording and broadcast studios integrated with the office layout
  • Gas boiler with radiant in‑floor heat plus six central air units
  • Three large offices, several smaller offices, and a conference room

Property Analytics

Current Use

The Vogt Group Insurance Agency 92.9 KAT FM Radio Station AM 1370 KDTH Radio Station 97.3 The Rock - KGRR Radio Station Equity Real Estate ... Real Estate Agency

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Electrical Service Garden Center Storage Facility Big Box & Wholesale Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

764
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 52001, IA

43,572
Population
20,102
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
30%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
26.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,669
Density / Sq Mi
$60,882
Median Household Income
$35,571
Median Earnings
$916
Median Rent
$168,900
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office building - Office building zoned OS with recording and broadcast studios, radiant in-floor heat, and central air.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 1055 University Avenue Dubuque, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,400,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Recording and broadcast studios integrated with the office layout; Gas boiler with radiant in‑floor heat plus six central air units; Three large offices, several smaller offices, and a conference room
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