IOWA STREET LOFTS · 1236–48 IOWA STREET · DOWNTOWN DUBUQUE, IA

History,
restored.
Lofts,
reimagined.

A 19th-century building in the heart of downtown Dubuque, right by the Farmers Market, is being brought back to life as thirteen one-of-a-kind loft residences, with two ground-floor storefronts alongside. Original limestone, brick, and timber stay. Everything else is new.

1885
Historic renovation underway Pre-leasing now Architect: 563 Design · Structural: RRS
HISTORY

Built in 1885. Rebuilt for right now.

The datestone above the front cornice still reads 1885 — this building has anchored this block of downtown Dubuque for well over a century. The renovation is built around keeping that history visible, not covering it up.

The original limestone foundation and brick masonry are being cleaned with the gentlest methods possible rather than replaced. Historic storefront columns, stone window headers and sills, and the building's original bay rhythm are being preserved and repaired throughout. Where new systems are required — wiring, plumbing, fire separation between floors, replacement windows set into the original openings — they're built to today's code without erasing what came before.

Three connected buildings, one shared history and future, thirteen residences that are each a little different from the next. IOWA STREET LOFTS · DOWNTOWN DUBUQUE
RESIDENCES

Thirteen lofts, no two exactly alike.

Spread across the two connected historic buildings, with in-unit washer/dryer, new energy-efficient windows in the original openings, and exposed brick where original walls remain.

One-Bedroom Lofts

435 – 620 sq ft · 8 homes
$1,095/mo, starting*
  • Compact, efficient layouts
  • In-unit washer/dryer
  • Several with exposed brick

Two-Bedroom Lofts

530 – 970 sq ft · 4 homes
$1,475/mo, starting*
  • More room to spread out
  • Select units with private decks
  • Queen-bed bedroom layouts

Three-Bedroom Loft

1,020 – 1,145 sq ft · 1 home
$1,925/mo, starting*
  • The building's largest floor plan
  • Private roof-deck access
  • Full-size, side-by-side living

*Projected starting rents based on current pre-construction planning. Final pricing, availability, and floor plans are subject to change prior to leasing. Off-street parking available separately at $95/month per space.

GROUND FLOOR

Open now on the ground floor.

Iowa St Market and Birdies Bistro are already open and welcoming customers on the first floor, even while the lofts upstairs are still under historic renovation.

Iowa St Market

Open now, right on Iowa Street.

Birdies Bistro

Open now, sharing the block's restored brick-and-limestone facade.

STORAGE & PARKING

More room, without more square footage.

Loft living means efficient layouts — so the building includes amenities most historic buildings in the district don't: climate-controlled storage and dedicated parking, available separately from a residence lease.

Basement Storage Units

Individually sized, climate-controlled storage units in the basement levels of both buildings, available to residents and the public.

Off-Street Parking

A limited number of off-street spaces available at $95/month, first come, first served.

EXPLORE — DOWNTOWN DUBUQUE

Downtown Dubuque's most walkable corner.

Iowa Street sits right in the heart of downtown Dubuque, steps from where the Dubuque Farmers' Market sets up every week, surrounded by restaurants, shops, and the city's historic core.

Highway 20, 61, and 151 access, public transit, and downtown's year-round events calendar keep the neighborhood connected to the rest of the Tri-State area.

Farmers Market Historic Main Street Craft breweries Riverfront trails Coffee shops Live music
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