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    1398 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001

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    COMMERCIAL - Dubuque, IA

    Property size:
    49,000 SF
    Price / SF:
    $0.00/SF
    Added:
    Jan 20, 2026
    Days on Market:
    146
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 15 at 5:06 am

    Property Features for 1398 Central Avenue

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    C-4
    Bathrooms
    10
    Rooms
    Bathroom 3, Bathroom 4, Bathroom 9, Bathroom 7, Bathroom 8, Bathroom 1, Basement, Bathroom 6, Bathroom 10, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 5
    Parking
    148
    Basement
    Full
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    6 parcels. See comments
    Size
    49,000 SF

    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

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    Listing Contact
    Nancy Kann
    Nancy Kann

    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.

    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
    • Second floor extensively updated in 2018/2019; building includes furnished office, conference rooms, and open workstation areas
    • Original bank vaults on‑site; multiple bathroom rooms listed plus basement
    • Sale structure offers flexibility to include some or all associated parcels and parking, or select parcels sold separately

    Overview

    This three-story former corporate headquarters building offers a Class A, owner-user or development-style configuration with furnished office space throughout. The building features a grand main-floor lobby, ornate architectural details, masonry and marble elements, and generous ceiling heights. Interior amenities include three passenger elevators and original bank vaults, along with existing office, conference room, and open workstation areas. The second floor was extensively updated in 2018–2019, supporting a move-in-ready option while also allowing for repositioning.

    The property is located at the corner of Central Avenue and 14th Street in downtown Dubuque, with the benefit of a prominent street presence. The offering includes onsite parking, and additional adjacent parcels may be available depending on the final deal structure. The sale may involve some or all associated parcels and parking, or allow for select parcels to be sold separately.

    Zoned C-4, the building supports a range of uses consistent with the zoning framework, offering flexibility for multiple tenant office, commercial, historic preservation, mixed-use, and potential residential conversion concepts. For tenants, buyers, and developers, the combination of a turnkey interior package, period architectural character, and adaptable parcel-based sale options can help match different occupancy and redevelopment strategies.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    DB&T Insurance Inc. Insurance Agency

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Auto Repair Shop

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Dubuque
    County
    Dubuque
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -90.6672148
    Latitude
    42.5060863

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Three-story former corporate headquarters with furnished office areas, elevators, and extensive updates on a downtown corner.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 1398 Central Avenue Dubuque, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is Off market.
    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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