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Downtown Retail and Office Space

1301 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001

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$12 SF/Yr

COMMERCIAL - Dubuque, IA

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Downtown Dubuque retail/office space on Central Avenue, next to the City Hall annex
Loading dock with elevator available for convenient access
Large parking lot for staff and clients
Flexible layout can be separated into smaller or larger office/retail areas
Brick construction with wood and concrete flooring; forced‑air heat and central air
Public water and public sewer; roof material: rubber; year built 1870; listed starting at $12/sf

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Jerry Elbert

For Lease

$12 SF/Yr

COMMERCIAL - Dubuque, IA

Added:: Oct 15, 2025
Days on Market:: 261
Last Refresh:: Jul 2 at 3:06 pm

Property Features for 1301 Central Avenue

General Information

Property type: Commercial Lease
Property subtype: Other
Zoning: Commercial
Bathrooms: 2
Rooms: Bathroom 2, Basement, Bathroom 1
Parking: 80
Basement: Full
Standard status: Active
APN: 1024412011

Utilities

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

Building Details

Year built: 1870
Floors in Building: 3
Flooring type: Wood, Concrete
Building materials: Brick
Roof type: Rubber

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Jerry Elbert

Listing agent Jerry Elbert

Listing office EXIT Unlimited 1200 Cedar Cross Road, Dubuque, IA

Listing date Oct 15, 2025

MLS# 153279

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HighLights

Downtown Dubuque retail/office space on Central Avenue, next to the City Hall annex
Loading dock with elevator available for convenient access
Large parking lot for staff and clients
Flexible layout can be separated into smaller or larger office/retail areas
Brick construction with wood and concrete flooring; forced‑air heat and central air
Public water and public sewer; roof material: rubber; year built 1870; listed starting at $12/sf

Overview

This downtown commercial space on Central Avenue is set up for either retail or office use. The building includes a loading dock with an elevator available, supporting delivery and back-of-house moves. The space can be configured to accommodate smaller or larger office or retail layouts as needed.

Located in downtown Dubuque, the property sits on Central Avenue and is described as being next to the City Hall annex. On-site parking is available for both staff and clients through a large parking lot.

The flexible separation options make the property practical for tenants looking for a retail front with potential office space behind, or for office users who need adaptable rooming within a centrally located setting. The presence of a loading dock with elevator access also supports businesses that require straightforward receiving for day-to-day operations. Zoning is listed as Commercial, aligning with a mix of retail and office concepts.

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Current Use by Public Records

Retail space

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City: Dubuque
County: Dubuque
State: Iowa
Longitude: -90.6676896
Latitude: 42.50589

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For lease
Retail space
IA
Dubuque
52001
1301 Central Avenue

What type of property is this?

Retail space - Flexible downtown space suitable for retail or office use with loading dock access and parking.

Where is this retail space located?

The property is located at 1301 Central Avenue Dubuque, IA.

What is the lease rate?

The lease rate is $12 SF/Yr.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Downtown Dubuque retail/office space on Central Avenue, next to the City Hall annex; Loading dock with elevator available for convenient access; Large parking lot for staff and clients

1301 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001

COMMERCIAL - Dubuque, IA

Property Features for 1301 Central Avenue

General Information

Utilities

Building Details

We can help!

HighLights

Overview

Current Use by Public Records

Suggested Use

Location Insight

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