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    285 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

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    $8 SF/Yr

    COMMERCIAL - Dubuque, IA

    Added:
    May 27, 2026
    Days on Market:
    4
    Last Refresh:
    May 30 at 11:06 pm

    Property Features for 285 Main Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Lease
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    commercial
    Bathrooms
    2
    Rooms
    Bathroom 2, Basement, Bathroom 1
    Basement
    Full
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    1025276007

    Utilities

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

    Building Details

    Year built
    1900
    Floors in Building
    4
    Flooring type
    Concrete
    Building materials
    Brick
    Roof type
    Rubber

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    Listing Contact
    Jerry Elbert
    Jerry Elbert

    Listing agent Jerry Elbert

    Listing office EXIT Unlimited 1200 Cedar Cross Road, Dubuque, IA

    Listing date May 27, 2026

    MLS# 154736

    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

    • Iconic downtown location on bustling Main Street in Dubuque, surrounded by nightlife and restaurants.
    • Massive space with open layout suitable for seating, gaming, events, live music, or dining.
    • Formerly a popular bar and entertainment venue, offering established potential.
    • Impressive bar setup already in place.
    • Constructed of brick with a rubber roof.
    • Includes basement and two bathrooms.

    Overview

    This commercial space, formerly a bar and entertainment venue, is located in downtown Dubuque on Main Street. The property features an open layout and a bar setup. The space offers potential for seating, gaming, events, live music, or dining. The property is surrounded by nightlife and restaurants.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    The Greenroom Bar & Pub

    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.

    Similar Places Nearby

    • Starbucks — 400 S Locust St, Dubuque, IA 52003
    • Southend Tap — 55 Locust St, Dubuque, IA 52001
    • The Sage Room — 30 s main st, dubuque, ia 52003
    • Hy-Vee Market Grille — 400 S Locust St, Dubuque, IA 52003
    • Wahlburgers @ Hy-Vee — 400 S Locust St, Dubuque, IA 52003

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    City
    Dubuque
    County
    Dubuque
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -90.6650427
    Latitude
    42.496497

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Bar & Pub - Spacious commercial property in downtown Dubuque, ready for new ventures.
    Where is this bar & pub located?
    The property is located at 285 Main Street Dubuque, IA.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $8 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Iconic downtown location on bustling Main Street in Dubuque, surrounded by nightlife and restaurants.; Massive space with open layout suitable for seating, gaming, events, live music, or dining.; Formerly a popular bar and entertainment venue, offering established potential.
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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