Main Street works diligently with property owners and interested parties to find the perfect situation and match. We invite you to research our properties using Lee County Assessor Records or check out properties that are for sale at www.fortmadisonmls.com. If you would like to tour any of the properties listed below, feel free to contact Main Street at (319) 372-5471 or the contact number included with the listing. Please be aware that our Main Street district has strict policies on first floor residential units.
The following properties are available for lease/rent:
Address: 610 8th street
Approximate Square Footage: 4,900
Rent: $1600, negotiable
Features:
- ADA compliant
- private offices, conference room, storage units
- Build to suit!
- Forced heat and central air
- This property is also for sale (see below).
Contact Information: Mary Lee Morris with Scholl Real Estate, 319-372-7395
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Address: 619 7th Street
Approximate Square Footage: 900
Rent: $400
Features:
- Turn key business, suited for Salons
- Victorian tin ceiling and paneled walls
Contact Information: Matt Mohrfeld, Owner, (319) 470-0937
Address: 709 9th Street
Approximate Square Footage: 1250
Rent: $375 plus utilities
Features:
- Recent interior renovations
- Perfect space for commercial/office use, and small retail.
- Great visibility near busy intersection
- Vintage curb appeal
Contact Information: Sharon Scholl of Scholl Real Estate (Property Owner), (319) 470-3477
Address: 820 Ave G
Approximate Square Footage: 4,500
Rent: Negotiable
Features: Can be split into 2 separate spaces, each side approximately 2250 sf
Contact Information: Tracy Vance, Owner (319) 470-1031
Address: 822-824 Avenue G
Approximate Square Footage: 4,800
Rent: Negotiable
Features:
- Constructed in 2008
- Build to Suit!
- This property is also for sale. See the detailed listing below.
Contact Information: SSMID Corp., Jim Posz, President, (319) 372-5436
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Address: 827 Avenue H (The Gathering Room)
Approximate Square Footage: 6,700
Rent: $600
Features:
- Mississippi River views!
- Recently renovated
- Kitchenette
- Two accessible bathrooms
- Onsite parking available
Contact Information: Rebecca Bowker, (319) 371-7753
The following properties are available for sale:
Most buildings in the Main Street district are eligible for state and federal historic tax credits for renovations that total more than 50% of the property’s assessed value (minus land) and tax abatements (freeze). If you have any questions at all about financial incentives, just call us!
Address: 831 Avenue G (Fox Theater)
Approximate Square Footage: 9,900
Year Built: c. 1915
Listing Price: $195,000
Features: Originally built as the major film house in Fort Madison and known as the Strand Theater in 1917-1919, the Fox Midwest Theater company purchased the building in 1951 and completed the interior and exterior renovations that presently exist. This is a twin theater.
This property, as others in the district, is eligible for state and federal historic income tax credits for renovations totaling more than 50% of the property’s assessed value (minus land).
There is an apartment above the theater, with approximately 1400 SF of living space.
For more information and photos, contact Fraise Real Estate Agent Carla Parsons at 319-372-9121.
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Address: 602 7th Street
Approximate Square Footage: 2,754 plus a full basement (1,026)
Year Built: 1840
Listing Price: $150,000
Features: In this completely renovated historic home located at 602 7th street, you will be in the heart of downtown Fort Madison, IA–just steps away from cafes and restaurants, medical and eye doctors’ offices, hair salons, shopping, parks and the Mississippi riverfront!
This gorgeous home features a master bedroom suite with spacious bathroom and walk-in closet, 2-3 additional bedrooms, two more new bathrooms, laundry room, clean, dry basement, attic view of the river and bluff, carpeted floors, new boiler and windows, and it’s even wired for sound.
- Solid brick home on stone foundation built in 1840
- Completely renovated in 2000, new windows & kitchen
- 2-4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms–all new
- 1 floor living available; 4 floors finished (3 carpeted)
- Fort Madison School District, $1,416 est. taxes
- 2-room basement- clean and dry with work bench
- Steam heat with new boiler, gas water heater
- Front porch with cement floor and cement patio
- Close to parks, trails, shopping, schools, and US 61 bypass
The home is designed for easy flow and can even be arranged for all first-floor living. And, at this location you’ll enjoy easy access to all the amenities of a quality lifestyle. Within ONE block you’ll find restaurants, cafes, doctors, lawyers, shops for clothing, gifts, floral, office supplies, antiques, a bank, investment offices, a local theater, upscale lodging, a church, museums, and auto repair.
Within TWO to THREE blocks: three large parks, the Mississippi River, boat ramp and marina, 7 more churches, an art gallery, home appliances and furniture stores, a bicycle shop, more dining, a full grocery, another eye doctor, attorneys, two more banks, two jewelers and more! The public library and high school are 13 blocks west and a grade school is 7 blocks west. Southeastern Community College is 9 blocks west, and Rodeo Park with its many walking trails and playgrounds is a few minutes to the north. The Fort Madison airport is directly north of Rodeo Park…Access to the new US Highway 61 bypass is just 3 miles north.
Contact: Ric Roxlau (319)-372-7994 or Becky Rump (319)-372-8880
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Address: 610 8th Street
Approximate Square Footage: 13,800
Year Built: circa 1900
Listing Price: $285,500 ($20.65/square foot)
Features:
- Located in a National Register Historic District
- 10 apartments (5 on second floor, 5 on third floor). Total rent is approximately $2800/month.
- Force heat and central air
- ADA accessible
- Access to large, municipal parking lot
Contact Information: Carl Saunders, (319) 371-6212
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Address: 828 Avenue G
Approximate Square Footage: 1,372
Year Built: 1910
Listing Price: $65,000
Features: Live and Work!!—Great opportunity with this commercial building to have your own retail business and live in the 1 bedroom apartment to the back, then relax in the courtyard. Save time and money by combining home & work in one payment! Low taxes!
Contact Information: Geri Conrad with Scholl Real Estate, (319) 561-1380
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Address: 709 9th Street
Approximate Square Footage: 2500
Year Built: c. 1900
Listing Price: $55,000
Features:
- Recent interior renovations on both 1st and 2nd floors
- Perfect space for commercial/office use, and small retail.
- Existing upper-story tentant at monthly rent of $375, plus utilities (2 bed, 2 bath)
- Great visibility near busy intersection
- Vintage curb appeal
- Renovations since 2005 include: new rubber membrane roof, separate meters for utilities, 2 furnaces and 2 air conditioners; steel stairway in rear of building was added in 2010.
Contact Information: Sharon Scholl, Owner, (319) 470-3477
Address: 729 Avenue G
Approximate Square Footage: 2,500
Year Built: 1955
Listing Price: $144,900
Features: Turn Key Business in Downtown Fort Madison! Here’s your chance to own a piece of the pie…pizza pie that is! Utilize the current setup or convert to make it your own!
Contact Information: Carla Parson with Fraise Auction & Real Estate, (319) 372-9121
Address: 813 Avenue G
Approximate Square Footage: 4,000
Year Built: c. 1900
Listing Price: $49,900
Features:
- Grant available for façade restoration (including storefront re-configuration, removal of metal canopy, masonry repair and new windows)
- Located in a National Register Historic District
- Residential upper-story, completely gutted
- New roof
- Rear parking available
Contact Information: (319) 372-1732
Address: 815 Avenue G
Approximate Square Footage: 2,000
Year Built: 1976
Listing Price: Call
Features:
- Grant available for metal canopy removal
- Located in a National Register Historic District
- Commercial kitchen
Contact Information: (319) 371-1732
Address: 822-824 Avenue G
Approximate Square Footage: 9,600
Year Built: 2009
Listing Price: $299,500
Features: Opportunity Awaits in this BRAND NEW (2009) building. Main floor includes 4800 square feet and the second floor has four occupied apartments for a total square footage of 9600. In addition to the potential income from the rented apartments, the building boasts thermo pane double hung windows, off street parking, a membrane roof and more. Take a private tour of this amazing downtown building that exemplifies Fort Madison, Iowa.
Contact: Carla Parson with Fraise Real Estate & Auction at 319-372-9121
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Address: 627 Avenue G
Approximate Square Footage: 7,000
Year Built: 1966
Listing Price: $225,000
Features: GREAT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY located in downtown Ft. Madison, Iowa. Offered is 3,045 sq. ft. of space on each level. The first floor has a large reception area, conference room and office with a large space where walls can be moved to accomodate any need. The second floor has been completely remodeled and currently offices a law firm. There are several nice offices and a conference room and large secretarial area and a conference room. The ground floor is currently home to the world-renown Sheaffer Pen Museum. Call today for your private showing.
Contact: Karen Hope with Re/Max, 319-372-4040.
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