Historic Commercial Building · Dubuque Historic District

474 Bluff Street

Dubuque, Iowa 52001 · Parcel 1025214002
For Sale by Owner
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2,680Sq Ft GBA
1,216Sq Ft Basement
4Parking Spaces
3,693Sq Ft Lot
$2,526Annual Taxes

The Property

An 1843 two-story, solid-brick storefront on Bluff Street, long home to a retail gift shop. Street-level retail rooms with track lighting, a full basement, and a second floor suited to office, studio, or additional retail — 1840s character intact.

Highlights

  • Leaded- and stained-glass double entry doors with transom and sidelights
  • Original hardwood floors, wood trim, and turned-baluster staircase
  • Tall double-hung windows; columned front portico on Bluff St
  • 4 Mitsubishi mini-splits for heating and A/C, plus original hot-water radiant heat
  • Four off-street parking spaces behind the building
  • Rear addition and covered wood deck
  • Walkable to downtown and the Cable Car Square area

Building

Main structure2-story, 8" solid brick
Year built1843
Floor area1,216 SF per floor
Rear addition248 SF, 1-story frame
Basement1,216 SF
Mezzanine storage368 SF
Heat & A/C4 Mitsubishi mini-splits
Plumbing1 WC · 1 lav · 2 kitchen sinks

Land & Tax

Lot0.09 ac (3,693 SF)
Parking4 off-street spaces (rear)
LegalN ½ of City Lot 135
Net taxes (pay 2026–27)$2,526
School districtDubuque Community

Photos

Offered by owner
Brian & Julie Clark

Shown by appointment.