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Mixed-Use Property with Apartment
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$225,000

452 W 4th St, Dubuque, IA 52001

Street-level commercial space is leased, with a redesigned apartment above.

Property Size1,408 SF
Price / SF$159.80
Days on Market212

Property Features for 452 W 4th St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,408 SF
Zoning OC

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 1

Building Details

Year Built 1886
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Century 21 Signature Real Estate
Listed By: Beth Gilbreath
Source: Kwlegacyrealty
Added: Mar 17 Changed: Oct 3 Last Checked: Oct 12 at 10:41PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This two-level mixed-use property combines a leased commercial area on the main floor with an apartment upstairs. The upper residence has been updated with new flooring, a fully remodeled kitchen, replacement windows, and a mini-split system, with these improvements completed within the last 5 years. The building dates to 1886 and is zoned Office Commercial, supporting a range of commercial and residential uses.

Located at 452 W 4th Street in Dubuque, the property sits at the base of the 4th Street Elevator, an established local landmark. The main-level tenancy provides an operating commercial presence, while the renovated apartment adds a residential component within the same building.

Key Highlights

  • Mixed‑use building with leased main‑level commercial space and an upper‑level apartment
  • Upper apartment improvements completed within the last 5 years
  • Updated kitchen, flooring, windows, and mini‑split system

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$19,181
Cap Rate
8.52%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$383,620 $383.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$274,014 $274.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$213,122 $213.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,408 SF
Gross rent
$26.7K $18.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.1K −$0.80/SF
EGI
$25.6K $18.16/SF
− OpEx
−$6.4K −$4.54/SF
NOI
$19.2K $13.62/SF
Area
Dubuque County, IA
Vacancy
4.20%
Lease Rate
$18.96 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$383,620
Cap Rate 7%
$274,014
Cap Rate 9%
$213,122

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$274.0K
$239.8K – $319.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,181 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.52%
Second Best
Retail
$174.7K
$152.9K – $203.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $12,229 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.44%
Theoretical Best
—
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same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

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Current Use

Coffee shops

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Electrical Service Garden Center Storage Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store 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

1
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,615
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 Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Street-level commercial space is leased, with a redesigned apartment above.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 452 W 4th St Dubuque, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $225,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Mixed‑use building with leased main‑level commercial space and an upper‑level apartment; Upper apartment improvements completed within the last 5 years; Updated kitchen, flooring, windows, and mini‑split system
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