563 Design

10/11/2026

Wilson House (1243 Locust St) Progress Update!

EXTERIOR PAINT REMOVAL...CONTINUED!
We're nearing the finish line on exterior paint removal, and the transformation is becoming more impressive with every section completed.

We're excited to see this beautiful historic exterior in the natural red Dubuque brick!

Product used: SmartStrip Pro by Dumond, commercial powerwash afterward (x2)
https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/products/smart-strip-pro-paint-remover

10/11/2026

🏡 FOR RENT | Downtown Maquoketa Apartment

Designed, developed, and owned by our team at 563 Design, this beautiful downtown apartment is ready for its next tenant!

Located above Maquoketa Brewing in the heart of downtown, this apartment is part of a two-unit historic building we thoughtfully renovated in 2020. With just one long-term tenant since its completion, the apartment remains in excellent, like-new condition!

Apartment 2B | Available November 2026
🛏️ 2 Bedrooms | 🛁 1 Bathroom | 900 SF
💰 $860/month
✨ Apartment Features:

- Spacious layout with modern finishes and hardwood floors throughout
- Large 10' eat-in kitchen island with ample storage
- Stainless steel appliances and generous cabinetry
- Beautifully tiled bathroom with full tile shower
- Full-size washer and dryer in unit
- Walk-in closets and abundant storage
- Updated heating and air conditioning
- Secure keypad building access
- Rooftop patio for tenant use (coming soon!)
- Free area parking

Rental Details:
- Water, sewer, trash and recycling included
- 1-year lease
- $860 security deposit
- No pets

We're proud to have brought new life to this downtown building, creating modern, comfortable living spaces while contributing to the continued vitality of downtown Maquoketa.

📩 Interested? Message us for more details or to schedule a showing!

https://www.563properties.com/residential

- Spacious layouts, light and modern color palette and fixtures- Hardwood floors throughout - Designer bathroom tile with full tile shower- Generous kitchen cabinetry storage with roll-out pantry shelving- Large 10’ eat-in kitchen island with sink (with disposal), dishwasher, trash pullout, and st...

09/30/2026

Wilson House (1243 Locust St) Progress Update!

REMOVING EXTERIOR PAINT
Removing the exterior paint has been an incredible transformation for Wilson House! While it has been a slow and intricate process, it was an important step in properly restoring this historic building.

Using carefully selected, masonry-safe products and methods, the paint has been removed while protecting the original brick beneath. The result allows the building’s original materials, craftsmanship, and character to come back to life!

09/28/2026

We’re developing 1243 Locust Street! 🎉

After seeing the potential in this historic property, we couldn’t say no.

Originally built in 1857 by David Wilson, the home was converted into 12 apartments in the 1940s and has now sat vacant for nearly a decade. We’re excited to give it a new chapter through a complete building rehabilitation.

The project will restore the exterior masonry—including paint removal, tuckpointing, and brick repair—replace all major building systems, and thoughtfully reconfigure the interior from 12 units to five apartments.

There’s a lot of work ahead, but we’re excited to bring this piece of Locust Street back to life.

More updates coming soon!

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day!

We enjoyed the parade right outside our office at The Bradley House. We couldn’t ask for a better location to experience the energy and vibrancy of downtown Dubuque!

We’re grateful to be part of this community and love being right in the heart of it all.

08/31/2026

We're growing!

563 Design is looking for an experienced Architect / Project Leader to join our team in Dubuque.

If you're passionate about thoughtful design, enjoy leading projects, and want to be part of a collaborative small firm where your work makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Competitive pay, flexible work environment, and meaningful projects.

Know someone who'd be a great fit? Please share!

We are seeking an experienced Architect with 7–15 years of professional experience who is excels at leading multiple projects at a time from concepts to construction.

04/20/2026

A stunning rehabilitation and quite the team to get it done! Grateful you chose us, Arrow Homes LLC, it turned out great!

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