563 W 11th St,Dubuque, IA 52001
$800,000 5 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 4,896 Sq Ft | 0.51 Acres| Year 1900
If you’ve ever dreamed of a home with both historic soul and everyday livability, your dream just parked itself on a tree-lined brick street in Dubuque, Iowa. Say hello to 563 W 11th Street—a turn-of-the-century beauty that’s as charming as an antique button collection and just as thoughtfully kept.
Built in 1900, this house is a textbook example of how historic preservation doesn’t have to mean stuffy or outdated. With original woodwork, soaring ceilings, and transom windows, it still tips its (decorative, dentil-molded) hat to its Victorian roots—but don’t be fooled. This house is fully prepped for modern life, thanks to a stylish kitchen, updated bathrooms, and all the elbow room you could want with 4 beds and 3.5 baths.
Let’s talk curb appeal for a second. The exterior is an eye-catcher: brick foundation, oversized porch, and that warm, “come on in” vibe that makes neighbors pause mid-walk just to stare a little longer. And once inside? Get ready for glossy hardwood floors, restored millwork, and pocket doors that glide like a dream.
But what really seals the deal is this home’s mix of heart and history. There’s a sunny formal dining room just begging for vintage dinner parties, a cozy fireplace perfect for Iowa winters, and a walkable location nestled into the historic West End near Bluff Street and downtown Dubuque.
Preservation Highlights:
- Original wood floors, trim, and solid doors
- Beautifully restored staircase and banister
- Exquisite transom windows and period lighting
- Clawfoot tub in one of the upstairs bathrooms (swoon!)
- That full-width front porch? 10/10 for lemonade season.
Whether you’re a preservationist, an old house enthusiast, or someone who just appreciates the enduring beauty of craftsmanship you can’t find in modern builds, this house is worth more than a second glance—it’s worth falling for.
A rare jewel, perched gracefully atop a scenic bluff in one of Dubuque’s most cherished historic neighborhoods, is 563 West 11th Street, locally known as the John Bell House. This stunning Second Empire masterpiece has been lovingly restored to showcase its 19-th century charm and was designed by architect Ora Holland. This home has five luxurious bedrooms, including two ensuites. There are three full baths total, and one half bath as well as a well appointed kitchen. A modern two and a half car garage addition crowned with an amazing screened in porch has been tastefully added to the original structure to ensure relaxation and enjoyment spring through fall. Take in the outdoors with the onsite greenhouse, chicken coop, gardens, and a walking path that meanders down to a cozy fire pit nestled in the hillside, a perfect setting for stargazing. Avon Park is right next door, and this home is within walking distance to Dubuque’s famed farmer’s market, Carnegie Stout Library, specialty restaurants, shops, and coffeehouses. Currently being operated as a successful Airbnb, this remarkable property offers endless possibilities for its next owner.
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Listed by:
Mike Kilcoyne (c)563-231-1841,
Source: East Central Iowa AOR MLS#: 152133
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