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For sale by owner
    • Price cut: $10K (6/17)
    $219,900

    2498 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001

    5beds
    2,390sqft
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    MultiFamily
    Built in 1880
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $92/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    On-street parkingNew side stairsNew sidingNew roof
    Income-Producing Duplex | Inexpensive Living While Upstairs Pays a Portion or Perhaps All of Your Mortgage! This beautifully renovated 2,390 sq ft owner-occupied duplex offers a rare opportunity for both savvy investors and smart homebuyers looking to offset their housing costs. Property Highlights: • Total Living Space: 2,390 square feet • Units: 2-Bedroom / 1-Bath (Main) + 3-Bedroom / 1-Bath (Upper) • On-street parking • Extensively renovated in 2016 with major updates completed in 2026 Main Level Unit (2 Bed | 1 Bath) – Your New Home Completely refreshed in 2026 and move-in ready: • Brand new laminate flooring throughout • New carpet in the bedrooms/LVP in bathroom • Gorgeous new granite kitchen countertops with updated plumbing and fixtures. • New stainless-steel appliances • Fresh paint throughout including the casement and base trim Upper-Level Unit (3 Bed | 1 Bath) – Your Income Generator Largely renovated in 2016 with 2026 cosmetic updates: • Three generous bedrooms, each with walk-in closets • New laminate flooring and carpet in 2016 • Updated kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances and modern cabinet hardware • Fresh paint throughout including casement and base trim • New kitchen plumbing fixture Major 2016 Renovations (Both Lower Unit): • Complete rebuild down to the exterior studs on the main level • All new mechanicals: furnaces, water heaters, and central air conditioning units • Brand new rear covered porch This turnkey duplex is perfect for an owner-occupant who wants their tenant to help pay the mortgage, or for an investor seeking a high-quality, low-maintenance property with strong rental appeal. Located in a convenient neighborhood with easy access to amenities, this renovated gem is ready for its next chapter. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a beautifully updated multi-family home that truly pays for itself. Property Improvements: - Main Level Flooring-Carpet and Laminate - 2026 - Main Level-Kitchen Granite Countertops - 2026 - Main Level/Upstairs - Paint Throughout Including Base and Casement Trim - 2026 - Main and Upstairs Level-Stainless Steel Appliances - 2026 - Upstairs-Updated Kitchen Cabinet Hardware - 2026 - New Mechanicals, Furnaces, Water Heaters, Central Air Units - 2016 - New Roof - 2016 - New Siding - 2016 - New Back Covered Porch - 2016 - New Side Stairs - 2016
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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Other
      Features
      • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum / Vinyl
      • Basement: Finished
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,390 sqft

      Property

      Features
      • Exterior features: Other
      Lot
      • Size: 2,700 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1013378001

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1880

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Dubuque

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $92/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $159,100
      • Annual tax amount: $2,310
      • Date on market: 6/5/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

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        $1,046/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/17/2026Price change$219,900-4.3%$92/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/5/2026Listed for sale$229,900+64.2%$96/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        10/21/2016Sold$140,000$59/sqft
        Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #130970 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,310 +2.9%$159,100 -1%
        2024$2,244 +5.1%$160,700
        2023$2,136 +4.2%$160,700 +29.7%
        2022$2,050 +7.1%$123,910
        2021$1,914 -6.9%$123,910 +7.2%
        2020$2,057 +0.2%$115,640
        2019$2,053 +105.8%$115,640 +4.7%
        2018$998 -46.4%$110,410
        2017$1,862 +17.7%$110,410 +113.7%
        2016$1,582 $51,660 -25.2%
        2015-- $69,109 +7.1%
        2014$1,188 $64,540
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: North End

        Getting around

        65 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        28 / 100
        Some Transit
        54 / 100
        Bikeable

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