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Street-Level Retail Space
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$10 SF/Yr

501 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

Commercial Lease, Dubuque, IA

Space Size1,285 SF
Days on Market3

Property Features for 501 Main Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Lease
Property subtype Other
Property condition Under Construction
Zoning Central Business District
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Subdivision DUBUQUE AREA
Standard status Active
APN 1025212005

Utilities

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

Building Details

Year built 2026
Flooring type Concrete
Building materials Brick, Concrete, Steel Siding, Stone
Roof type Rubber, Flat
Listing Agency: DBQ Property Group Inc.
Listed By: Nancy Kann
Added: Sep 2 Changed: Sep 3 Last Checked: Sep 4 at 8:06AM
MLS# 155643

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1,285 SF street-level retail space is part of a new five-story mixed-use development under construction at 501 Main Street in Dubuque. The layout is positioned for retail, restaurant, café, and food-and-beverage use, with build-to-suit options available. Prominent Main Street frontage, 12-foot storefront windows, and signage opportunities support a highly visible customer-facing format. The building is planned with brick, concrete, steel siding, and stone construction, along with concrete flooring, forced-air heating, central air, and two bathrooms.

The Central Business District property will include 102 luxury apartment units and sits directly adjacent to the future John & Alice Butler School of Osteopathic Medicine. The location is near the Dubuque Museum of Art expansion, Town Clock Plaza, Northeast Iowa Community College, Five Flags Center, Washington Park, Cathedral Square, the Port of Dubuque, the Millwork District, and the Mississippi River waterfront. The site carries a 92 Walk Score and 71 Bike Score, with public water and public sewer service.

Key Highlights

  • 1,285 SF street‑level commercial space
  • Main Street frontage with 12‑foot storefront windows
  • Part of a new five‑story mixed‑use development

Property Analytics

Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

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

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
Yes
Highway access
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$1.50 /SF/Yr
CAM

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,759
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

Lease Benchmarks for Dubuque, IA

$13.77 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$8–$22 /SF/Yr
Price Range
6,602 SF
Avg Space Size

This space is priced 27% below the average of $13.77 /SF/Yr.

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?
Retail space - Flexible commercial space with Main Street frontage, tall storefront glazing, and build-to-suit potential in a mixed-use development.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 501 Main Street Dubuque, IA.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $10 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,285 SF street‑level commercial space; Main Street frontage with 12‑foot storefront windows; Part of a new five‑story mixed‑use development
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