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Remodeled Restaurant with Commercial Kitchen
New
For Sale
$180,000

1220 Iowa Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

Commercial Sale, Dubuque, IA

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market2

Property Features for 1220 Iowa Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Bathrooms 1
Full bathrooms 1
Rooms Bathroom 1, Basement
Parking 6
Basement Full
Subdivision DUBUQUE AREA
Standard status Active
APN Business Only

Utilities

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

Building Details

Floors in Building 1
Building materials Block
Roof type Rubber
Listing Agency: EXIT Unlimited · EXIT Realty
Listed By: Chris Dempsey
Added: Aug 24 Last Checked: Aug 25 at 6:06AM
MLS# 155545

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This business-only restaurant sale includes a remodeled operation with furnishings and a fully equipped commercial kitchen. The kitchen equipment is approximately three years old. The property includes a bathroom and basement, with block construction, rubber roofing, forced-air heat, central air, and public water and sewer service.

The restaurant is located at 1220 Iowa Street in Dubuque, near Cottingham & Butler, O’Connor Thomas Law, Main Street, NICC, the new UD Med School, and the farmers market. It has operated from this location for the past three years, providing an established restaurant format for an owner-operator or an experienced restaurateur.

Key Highlights

  • Business‑only restaurant sale with furnishings included
  • Remodeled restaurant operation with fully equipped commercial kitchen
  • Kitchen equipment is approximately 3 years old

Property Analytics

Current Use

Birdie's Bistro Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Electrical Service Garden Center Kitchen & Bath Showroom Locksmith (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.

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,560
Businesses Nearby
Under-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?
Conventional restaurant - Business-only sale includes furnishings and an operating restaurant setup on Iowa Street.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 1220 Iowa Street Dubuque, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $180,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Business‑only restaurant sale with furnishings included; Remodeled restaurant operation with fully equipped commercial kitchen; Kitchen equipment is approximately 3 years old
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