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Mixed-Use Coffee Shop with Apartment
For Sale
$225,000

452 W 4th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

COMMERCIAL - Dubuque, IA

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market194

Property Features for 452 W 4th Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning Office Commercial
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1, Basement
Basement Full
Subdivision DUBUQUE AREA
Standard status Active
APN 1025254056

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Forced Air
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1886
Floors in Building 3
Flooring type Wood
Building materials Brick
Roof type Shingle
Listing Agency: Century 21 Signature Real Estate
Listed By: Beth Gilbreath
Added: Jan 27 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 9 at 12:06AM
MLS# 153835

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use coffee shop property includes a main level that is currently leased and an upper-level apartment that has been redesigned. The building is constructed with brick, features wood flooring, and is served by forced-air heating. The roof is shingle, and utilities include public water and public sewer.

The property is located at 452 W 4th Street in Dubuque, at the base of the 4th Street Elevator, offering street presence in a highly visible, landmark setting. Zoning is Office Commercial (OC), supporting flexibility for commercial and residential use.

Recent capital updates include flooring, a total kitchen remodel, new windows, and the addition of a mini-split system, all completed within the last 5 years. Built in 1886, the property combines its historic base with efficiency-focused improvements for an investor seeking a mixed-use asset.

Key Highlights

  • Main level is leased to La Venta Cafe
  • Upper‑level apartment has been redesigned
  • Zoned OC (Office Commercial) for flexible commercial and residential use

Property Analytics

Current Use

Coffee shops

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Electrical Service Garden Center Storage Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Daycare Center

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

Lease Details

1
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,615
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

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 Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Coffee shop - Coffee shop with an upper-level apartment in Office Commercial zoning, leased on the main level for street-facing presence.
Where is this coffee shop located?
The property is located at 452 W 4th Street Dubuque, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $225,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Main level is leased to La Venta Cafe; Upper‑level apartment has been redesigned; Zoned OC (Office Commercial) for flexible commercial and residential use
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