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Updated Three-Unit Triplex
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$199,500

1499 W 3rd Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

Residential Income, Dubuque, IA

Property Size1,910 SF
Price / SF$104.45
Days on Market78

Property Features for 1499 W 3rd Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Triplex
Zoning R2
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 3
Rooms Basement, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 3
Parking features On Street
Basement Full
Appliances Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Dryer
Subdivision Lot 23 O'Neills Sub #2
Standard status Active
APN 1026277023
Size 1,910 SF

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 2474

Utilities

Heating system Forced Air
Cooling system Window Unit(s)

Building Details

Year built 1921
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 3
Building materials Steel Siding
Roof type Composition
Listing Agency: Brissey Realty LLC
Listed By: Vicki Bechen · License #IL
Added: Jul 24 Changed: Oct 7 Last Checked: Oct 9 at 12:06PM
MLS# 155292

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1,910-square-foot triplex contains three residential units within a structure built in 1921. The apartments are described as updated, with refrigerators, ranges, washers, and dryers included. Building features include steel siding, a composition roof, forced-air heating, and window-unit cooling.

The property is located at 1499 W 3rd Street in Dubuque, Iowa, near downtown and the West End. R2 zoning supports its residential income property classification, while on-street parking serves the building. The existing layout includes bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a basement.

Key Highlights

  • Three‑unit triplex with 1,910 square feet
  • R2 zoning for a residential income property
  • Apartments described as updated

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$16,088
Cap Rate
8.06%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$321,760 $321.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$229,829 $229.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$178,756 $178.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,910 SF
Gross rent
$24.1K $12.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.1K −$0.57/SF
EGI
$23.0K $12.03/SF
− OpEx
−$6.9K −$3.61/SF
NOI
$16.1K $8.42/SF
Area
Dubuque County, IA
Vacancy
4.50%
Lease Rate
$12.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$321,760
Cap Rate 7%
$229,829
Cap Rate 9%
$178,756

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$229.8K
$201.1K – $268.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $16,088 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.06%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$207.5K
$181.5K – $242.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $14,522 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.28%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$371.7K
$325.2K – $433.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $26,019 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.04%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Electrical Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Parts Store Garden Center Building Supply

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

3
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,094
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
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three-unit residential property with updated apartments, R2 zoning, and on-street parking.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 1499 W 3rd Street Dubuque, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $199,500.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three‑unit triplex with 1,910 square feet; R2 zoning for a residential income property; Apartments described as updated
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