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 13 one-of-a-kind loft residences, with two ground-floor storefronts alongside. Original limestone, brick, and timber remain, while everything around them is being thoughtfully renewed.

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Aerial photo of the Iowa Street Lofts building at 1236-48 Iowa Street, mid-renovation, showing the 1885 datestone and the Birdie's Bistro storefront sign
1236–48 IOWA STREET CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS
Historic renovation underway Pre-leasing now Estimated completion: January 1, 2027 Architect: 563 Design · Structural: RRS
HISTORY

Built in 1885. Reimagined for today.

The datestone above the front cornice still reads 1885; this building has anchored this block of downtown Dubuque for 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, rather than replaced, with the gentlest methods possible. Historic storefront columns, stone window headers and sills, and the building's original bay rhythm are being preserved and repaired throughout. Behind the buildings historic character are entirely new systems and modern improvements, including wiring, plumbing, fire separation between floors, replacement windows set into the original openings. All thoughtfully incorporated to meets todays standards while preserving the buildings architectural charter.

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.

The lofts are spread across the three 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 have private decks
  • Bedroom layouts that would accommodate Queen beds

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.

Street-level view of the Iowa St. Market sign on Iowa Street, with the Dubuque Farmers' Market set up along the sidewalk Close-up of the Birdie's Bistro sign on the storefront awning, mounted below the building's restored brick cornice

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 this building includes amenities most historic buildings in the district don't: climate-controlled storage and dedicated parking, available separately from a residential 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.

Aerial view of downtown Dubuque during the Farmers' Market, looking down Iowa Street past City Hall toward the surrounding bluffs
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 Saturday, surrounded by restaurants, shops, and the city's historic core.

Highway 20, 61, and 151 access, public transit, and downtown's year-round events 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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