12 N 7 Street

The Chronicle Building presents a unique mixed-use investment opportunity in the heart of downtown Fort Dodge, Iowa. This historic property offers a versatile three-level layout totaling over 6,300 square feet, providing exceptional potential for a hospitality, entertainment, and residential concept within a walkable urban setting. The main level features approximately 2,160 square feet of flexible commercial space, ideal for a restaurant, retail concept, or boutique hospitality venue. The open layout allows for a wide range of uses and can be tailored to suit an owner-operator or tenant's vision. Above the commercial space, the second level offers approximately 2,000 square feet of residential space currently configured as three studio apartments, providing built-in rental income potential or short-term lodging opportunities. The property also includes a full 2,160 square foot basement, creating a distinctive opportunity for an experiential venue such as a speakeasy-style cocktail bar, private lounge, or entertainment space. Situated in a highly visible downtown location on North 7th Street, the building benefits from proximity to restaurants, entertainment venues, and local businesses, making it an attractive destination for both residents and visitors. This flexible mixed-use layout offers investors and entrepreneurs the ability to create a stacked hospitality concept with diversified revenue streams.