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1398 Central Avenue Dubuque, IA 52001

1398 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA, 52001
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COMMERCIAL - Dubuque, IA

Property Size49,000 SF
AddedJan 20
Days on Market176
Last RefreshJul 15 at 2:06 pm

Property Features for 1398 Central Avenue

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
C-4
Bathrooms
10
Rooms
Bathroom 6, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 4, Bathroom 7, Basement, Bathroom 5, Bathroom 8, Bathroom 9, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 10
Parking
148
Basement
Full
Standard status
Active
APN
6 parcels. See comments

Utilities

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

Building Details

Year built
1922
Floors in Building
3
Building materials
Block
Roof type
Rubber

Listing agent Nancy Kann

Listing office DBQ Property Group Inc. 900 Jackson St. LL2, Dubuque, IA

Listing date Jan 20, 2026

MLS# 153765

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.


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located at 1398 Central Avenue, this three-story former corporate headquarters offers an interior layout designed for office use, with furnished offices, conference rooms, and open workstation areas throughout. The building includes a grand main-floor lobby and ornate architectural finishes with masonry and marble details, and it is supported by three passenger elevators. Original bank vaults are also part of the property, and the second floor received extensive updates in 2018 and 2019.

The property sits at a prominent downtown corner and is described as having extensive zoning support under C-4. Onsite parking is available, and additional adjacent parcels may support multiple tenants or users. The offering also notes flexibility in sale structure, with the possibility of including some or all associated parcels and parking areas, or selling select parcels separately.

Rehabilitation, repositioning, or redevelopment is highlighted in the remarks, with the property presented as suitable for a range of conversions and alternative uses consistent with the C-4 zoning discussion. Prospective buyers should review final parcel and parking inclusions based on the intended deal structure.

Key Highlights

  • Three‑story, approx. 49,000 SF former corporate headquarters building built in 1922 at the corner of Central Avenue and 14th Street
  • Block construction with central air, forced‑air heating, rubber roof, public water, and public sewer
  • Features include a grand main‑floor lobby, masonry and marble details, generous ceiling heights, and three passenger elevators

Property Analytics

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Current Use by Public Records

DB&T Insurance Inc. Insurance Agency

Suggested Use

HVAC Service Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Locksmith Daycare Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Garden Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Office building - Three-story office building with furnished workspaces, conference rooms, and three passenger elevators, zoned C-4.
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: Three‑story, approx. 49,000 SF former corporate headquarters building built in 1922 at the corner of Central Avenue and 14th Street; Block construction with central air, forced‑air heating, rubber roof, public water, and public sewer; Features include a grand main‑floor lobby, masonry and marble details, generous ceiling heights, and three passenger elevators
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