501 Main StreetDubuque, IA 52001

Description

NEW DOWNTOWN DUBUQUE RETAIL & RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY! Be among the first commercial tenants in a signature new five-story mixed-use development currently under construction and anticipated for Fall 2027. This 1,285 SF street-level commercial space offers prominent Main Street frontage, exceptional visibility, 12-foot-tall storefront windows, and opportunities for impactful signage and branding. Designed with flexibility in mind, the space is ideally suited for high-end retail, boutique concepts, café, or quality food and beverage users, with build-to-suit options available. The property will feature 102 luxury apartment units on-site, creating a built-in customer base alongside daily traffic from downtown residents, employees, visitors, students, and year-round events. Located in the heart of Downtown Dubuque and directly adjacent to the future John & Alice Butler School of Osteopathic Medicine, opening in 2028, the development is positioned at the center of significant downtown growth. The location is also steps from the Dubuque Museum of Art expansion, Town Clock Plaza, Northeast Iowa Community College, and Five Flags Center, with Washington Park, Cathedral Square, the Port of Dubuque, Millwork District, and Mississippi River waterfront all within walking distance. With a 92 Walk Score® and 71 Bike Score®, excellent highway access, and a prime position within the tri-state market, this is a rare opportunity to establish a premium retail or dining concept in one of Iowa's most distinctive and evolving downtown districts.

Property Information

Property type

Commercial Lease

Sub-type

Industrial

Year built

2026

Building area

1,285 Sq Ft

Lot dimensions

0.69

Zoning

Central Business District

Days on market

59

MLS^® Listing#

155643

Property Features

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Forced Air · Electric · Natural Gas

Flooring

Concrete · Other

Basement

None

Construction

Brick · Concrete · Steel Siding · Stone

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Roof

Flat · Rubber

Utilities

Natural Gas Available

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water source

Public

Parcel number

1025212005