C-4 Zoned Office Building with
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1398 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
COMMERCIAL - Dubuque, IA
Property Size49,000 SF
Days on Market221
Property Features for 1398 Central Avenue
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
C-4
Bathrooms
10
Full bathrooms
10
Rooms
Bathroom 7, Bathroom 8, Bathroom 10, Bathroom 9, Basement, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 5, Bathroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 6
Parking
148
Basement
Full
Subdivision
DUBUQUE AREA
Standard status
Active
APN
6 parcels. See comments
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Forced Air
Cooling system
Central Air
Water source
Public
Amenities
grand main-floor lobby
ornate architectural elements
original bank vaults
Building Details
Year built
1922
Floors in Building
3
Building materials
Block
Roof type
Rubber
Listing Agency:
DBQ Property Group Inc.
(563) 557-7010
Listed By:
Nancy Kann
(563) 580-7257
Added: Jan 20
Changed: Aug 4
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 8:06PM
MLS# 153765
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
1398 Central Avenue is a three-story, approximately 49,000-square-foot office buildings facility originally built in 1922. The building features a grand main-floor lobby with ornate architectural elements, masonry and marble details, and generous ceiling heights. Interior spaces include furnished office areas, conference rooms, and open workstation areas, along with original bank vaults. Block construction supports a rubber roof, with forced-air heating and central air. Public water and public sewer service are in place.
The property sits at the prominent corner of Central Avenue and 14th Street in Downtown Dubuque and offers strong visibility and access along a major thoroughfare. The second floor was extensively updated in 2018/2019. Onsite parking is available, with additional adjacent parcels that may support multi-tenant use or flexible redevelopment planning.
Zoning is C-4, and the property has been described as offering rehabilitation and developer potential with possible repositioning options that can accommodate multiple tenant or user scenarios depending on the final deal structure.
The property sits at the prominent corner of Central Avenue and 14th Street in Downtown Dubuque and offers strong visibility and access along a major thoroughfare. The second floor was extensively updated in 2018/2019. Onsite parking is available, with additional adjacent parcels that may support multi-tenant use or flexible redevelopment planning.
Zoning is C-4, and the property has been described as offering rehabilitation and developer potential with possible repositioning options that can accommodate multiple tenant or user scenarios depending on the final deal structure.
Key Highlights
- Approximately 49,000 SF three‑story office building
- C‑4 zoning
- Three passenger elevators
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,560
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - Three-story, C-4 zoned office building with forced-air heat, central air, and three passenger elevators.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 1398 Central Avenue Dubuque, IA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 49,000 SF three‑story office building; C‑4 zoning; Three passenger elevators
