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MLS: 02033-260402
0.91 Acres
4,800 SqFt
READER’S OASIS BOOKSTORE
Historic Quartzsite Commercial Property For Sale
690 E Main St, Quartzsite, AZ 85346
Offered at $200,000
HISTORIC QUARTZSITE LANDMARK
Own one of Quartzsite’s most recognizable and talked-about commercial properties — Reader’s Oasis Bookstore.
Located along historic Main Street, this unique desert property has long served as a destination for travelers, RV visitors, rockhounds, and the Quartzsite community.
This is more than just commercial real estate — it is a piece of Arizona history.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
• 0.91± Acre Commercial Parcel
• Approximately 125± Ft of Main Street Frontage
• C-2 General Commercial Zoning
• Flat and Usable Terrain
• No HOA
• Excellent Visibility and Access
• Located Just Off Interstate 10
IMPROVEMENTS
• Approximately 60’ x 40’ Metal Building
• Concrete Slab Construction
• Power and Water Onsite
• High Exposure Main Street Location
A PROPERTY WITH CHARACTER
Reader’s Oasis Books was created and operated by Paul and Joanne Winer. Paul, known as “Sweet Pie” and the “Naked Bookseller,” made this property a well-known stop for travelers from around the world.
The property became part bookstore, part tourist attraction, and part Quartzsite legend.
PRIME LOCATION
Quartzsite, Arizona is internationally known for its winter RV season, swap meets, gem and mineral shows, and desert recreation.
Every winter, hundreds of thousands of visitors travel through Quartzsite, creating strong seasonal traffic and commercial exposure.
Nearby destinations include:
• Interstate 10
• US Highway 95
• Parker, Arizona
• Blythe, California
• Yuma, Arizona
• Phoenix, Arizona
PROPERTY DETAILS
• APN: 306-23-002F
• La Paz County, Arizona
• Approximate Elevation: 900 Ft
• Paved Road Frontage
• Electric and Water Available
• Approximate 2025 Taxes: $1,613
POTENTIAL USES
• Retail Store
• Specialty Shop
• Tourist Attraction
• Gallery or Studio
• Commercial Redevelopment
• Seasonal Business Operation
• Investment Property
SHOWINGS
Property tours and inspections available by appointment.
MORE INFORMATION
For property information, maps, and additional details visit UnitedCountryAZ.com.
CONTACT
John Payne
United Country Real Estate – Arizona Property & Auction
480-422-6800
Stewart Larsen
The Larsen Company Real Estate & Auction
480-861-2530
OWN A PIECE OF QUARTZSITE HISTORY
Highly visible Main Street commercial property with historic character and strong local recognition in one of Arizona’s most unique desert communities.
John Payne