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    1540 Central Ave Dubuque, IA 52001

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    For Lease
    $750 /Mo

    COMMERCIAL - Dubuque, IA

    Days on Market:
    26
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 2 at 3:06 pm

    Property Features for 1540 Central Ave

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Lease
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    Zoning
    C4
    Rooms
    Bathroom 1
    Bathrooms
    1
    APN
    1024404003

    Utilities

    Sewer type
    Public Sewer
    Cooling system
    Window Unit(s)
    Water source
    Public

    Building Details

    Year built
    1920
    Floors in Building
    3
    Flooring type
    Wood
    Building materials
    Brick
    Roof type
    Rubber

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    Listing Contact
    Terry Mozena

    Mozena Realty Group (563) 227-1614

    Listing agent Terry Mozena (563) 227-1614

    Listing date Feb 5, 2026

    MLS# 147582

    Copyright © 2026 East Central Iowa Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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    Property Insight Report

    Overview

    Retail Space in Central Dubuque

    This commercial space is located in the heart of the Central Avenue Art Corridor, across the street from the Voices Building, in Dubuque, Iowa. The property features tall ceilings and hardwood flooring. Additional storage space is available in the back of the building. The property is zoned C4.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    The Wilson Candle Company ... Home Decor Store

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Daycare Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    • Local Demand
    City
    Dubuque
    County
    Dubuque
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -90.6680858
    Latitude
    42.5076982

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Retail space in Dubuque's Central Avenue Art Corridor.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 1540 Central Ave Dubuque, IA.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $750 /Mo.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Prime location in the Central Avenue Art Corridor; - Across the street from the Voices Building; - Tall ceilings and hardwood flooring
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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