A rare jewell, perched gracefully atop a scenic bluff in one of Dubuque's most cherished 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 en-suites. A modern two and a half car garage addition has been tastefully added to the original structure. Crowning the garage addition is an amazing screen porch 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 nested 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 farmers market, Carnegie Stout Library, specialty restaurants, shops, and coffeehouses. Currently being operated as a successful Airbnb, the remarkable property offers endless possibilities for its next owner.
For sale
$800,000
563 W 11th St, Dubuque, IA 52001
5beds
4,896sqft
Est.:
SINGLE FAMILY - DETACHED
Built in 1900
0.51 Acres Lot
$753,000 Zestimate®
$163/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Chicken coopAmazing screen porchCozy fire pitSecond empire masterpieceOnsite greenhouseWalking pathScenic bluff
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Listing updated: August 04, 2025 at 10:42am
Listed by:
Mike Kilcoyne 563-231-1841,
Real Broker, LLC
Source: East Central Iowa AOR,MLS#: 152672

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bathroom
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 217.22
- Dimensions: 14.17 x 15.33
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 183.26
- Dimensions: 15.17 x 12.08
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 174.42
- Dimensions: 15.17 x 11.5
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 204.75
- Dimensions: 15.17 x 13.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 282.64
- Dimensions: 15.42 x 18.33
Family room
- Level: Second
- Area: 275.04
- Dimensions: 20.5 x 13.42
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 257.83
- Dimensions: 19.83 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 395.69
- Dimensions: 15.42 x 25.67
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Other
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Three or More, Living Room, Family Room Up, Family Room Down, Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,896
- Total interior livable area: 4,896 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,896
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached - 2
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Feature: Electricity, Remote Garage Door Opener
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: 3 Seasons Room, Fire Pit
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, City
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 224
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1024381023
- Zoning: R - Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: SINGLE FAMILY - DETACHED
Materials
- Brick, Red Siding
- Foundation: Rock
- Roof: Rubber,Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Dubuque
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $163/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $627,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,753
- Date on market: 7/31/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Financing
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