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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.
Listed By: Nancy Kann
Added: Jan 20 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 29 at 9:06PM
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.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 49,000 SF three‑story office building
  • C‑4 zoning
  • Three passenger elevators

Property Analytics

Current Use

DB&T Insurance Inc. Insurance Agency

Suggested Use

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

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

Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,560
Businesses Nearby

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

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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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
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