805 Lawther Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
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805 Lawther Street,Dubuque, IA 52001
$190,000
- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,532 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: ann williams
Office: ruhl & ruhl realtors
MLS#:153739
Source:IA_DBOR
Price summary
- Price:$190,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$124.02
About this home
INVESTOR SPECIAL: Massive Potential in this 1916 Home – 5 Bedrooms, 2-Car Garage & Instant Equity Opportunity Property Overview 805 Lawther Street presents a high-value opportunity for the savvy investor or flipper. This quality-built 1916 frame home sits in a desirable Dubuque neighborhood and offers the space, character, and structure that tenants and buyers crave. Priced at $190,000, this home is being sold "As-Is" and is perfectly positioned for a cash buyer looking for their next profitable winter project. Character & Space While in good overall condition, this home retains the charm of its era with many original details still intact. It feels substantial and historic, featuring: Expansive Layout: A generous floor plan with 5 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Main Floor Convenience: Includes a large kitchen and a versatile first-floor bedroom option—a highly requested feature. Storage Galore: A huge basement and amazing storage capacity throughout the home. Parking: A rare find for a home of this vintage—a 2-car attached garage. Delightful on the inside. So much space and light! Original woodwork and trim still in place with original floors, large picture windows, five bedrooms. Or four bedrooms with a main level office. You choose! Two car attached garage and a basement that has ample room for storage and laundry processing. Metal roof. The home could use some TLC to update, but everything in fully functional. It has two wood decks with a separate driveway pad behind the home for additional off-street parking. Yardwork is minimal, house sits on the corner overlooking Lawther and Sheridan. The Opportunity (The "Why" Behind the Price) This property has been aggressively priced to reflect a newly-realized repair, offering significant upside for the buyer. A recent inspection identified broken clay sewer pipes connecting to the city main and the home. Due to winter conditions, repairs cannot be completed until the spring thaw. This repair is becoming more freq
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Home facts
- Year built:1916
- Listing ID #:153739
- Added:41 day(s) ago
- Updated:February 11, 2026 at 03:49 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:1
- Half bathrooms:1
- Dining Description:On Main Level
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, On Main Level, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
- Basement Description:Full
- Living area:1,532 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Metal
- Year built:1916
- Building area:1,532 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.13 Acres
- Architectural Style:2 Story
- Construction Materials:Aluminum
- Exterior Features:Deck, Patio, Porch, Public Sidewalk
- Foundation Description:Block, Pour/Concrete
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:S. Hempstead
- Middle school:Jefferson Jr High
- Elementary school:Audubon
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$190,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$124.02
- Tax amount:$2,608
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, On Lower Level, Washer
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