690 E MAIN Street, Quartzsite, AZ 85346

$100,000
Property Type: Comm/Industry Sale Square Footage: 4,800 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 39,732 Status: Active
Current Price: $100,000 List Date: 4/10/2026 Last Modified: 4/16/2026

Description

Online Auction Opportunity! Reader's Oasis Bookstore, a well-known Quartzsite landmark, is closing and being offered at an online auction. Situated on 0.91± acres with approximately 124± feet of frontage on Main Street, this C-2 zoned commercial property offers excellent visibility and access in a high-traffic seasonal market. Improvements include an 80' x 60' metal building on a concrete slab with power and water (no sewer/septic). Quartzsite attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually for its winter RV season and world-famous gem and mineral shows. Bidding ends May 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM (AZ). Starting bid $100,000. Property sold as-is.

Supplements: Online Auction - Reader's Oasis Bookstore | 690 E Main St, Quartzsite, AZ A rare opportunity to acquire a highly recognizable commercial property located along historic Main Street in Quartzsite, Arizona. Known as the Reader's Oasis Bookstore, this property has long served as a destination for travelers, winter visitors, and the local community. PROPERTY OVERVIEW: " 0.91± acre commercial parcel " Approximately 124± feet of frontage along Main Street " Zoning: C-2 (General Commercial) " Flat, usable terrain " No HOA IMPROVEMENTS: " 80' x 60' metal building " Constructed on a concrete slab " Power and water onsite " No sewer or septic system LOCATION: The property is conveniently located just off Interstate 10 (Exit 19) with access to US-95, a major corridor connecting Parker and Yuma. Quartzsite is widely known for its seasonal population surge, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually for RV gatherings, rock and gem shows, and desert recreation. AREA & MARKET: Quartzsite has evolved from a historic mining and stage route stop into a vibrant seasonal marketplace. Main Street properties benefit from strong visibility and traffic during peak winter months, creating opportunities for retail, commercial, or redevelopment uses. AUCTION DETAILS: " Online bidding only " Bidding ends May 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM (AZ time) " Starting bid: $100,000 TERMS: " 10% buyer's premium added to high bid " 10% earnest money deposit required " Close of escrow within 30 days " Property sold as-is " Sale subject to seller confirmation " Clear title to be conveyed at closing PROPERTY DETAILS: " Assessor Parcel Number: 306-23-002F " County: La Paz County, Arizona " Elevation: Approximately 900 feet " Road access: Paved (Main Street) " Legal and physical access: Yes " Annual property taxes: $1,613 (2025) This offering presents a unique opportunity to purchase a property with strong visibility, historical significance, and commercial potential in one of Arizona's most distinctive desert communities.

More Information MLS# 7012059

Contract Info

Ownership: Fee Simple Current Price: $100,000 List Price: $100,000 Status: Active List Date: 2026-04-02

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 23 Legal Description (Abbrev): SECTION: 27 TOWNSHIP: 4N RANGE: 19W TH PT OF THE NE4 SEC 27 T4N R19W BEG AT A PT ON THE N SEC LINE 7 Assessor's Parcel #: 2 Assessor Parcel Ltr: F Add'l Parcels: No Tax Municipality: Quartzsite Census Tract: 940300 Taxes: 1613 Legal: SECTION: 27 TOWNSHIP: 4N RANGE: 19W TH PT OF THE NE4 SEC 27 T4N R19W BEG AT A PT ON THE N SEC LINE 7 House Number: 690 Compass: E Street Name: MAIN St Suffix: Street City/Town Code: Quartzsite State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85346 County Code: La Paz Assessor Number: 306-23-002-F Tax Year: 2025

General Property Description

Ttl Apx SqFt Bldg: 4800 # of Buildings: 1 Uncvrd Parking Spcs: 30 Year Built: 2006 Zoning: C2

Currently Not Used

Sold Price Per SqFt: 20.83

Legal Info

Range: 19W Section: 27 Township: 04N Lot Number: -

Construction

Metal: 1

Roofing

Metal: 1

Floors

Concrete: 1

Income & Expenses

Owner Association: No Annual Ownr Asoc Fee: 0 Other Income: 0 Vacancy Allowance: 0 Adjusted Gross Inc: 0

Building Type

Commercial: 1

Business Type

Other: 1

Pmt & Rate Info

Equity: 1 Total Owed: 0

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: No Showing Service Used Text: 1 Email: 1 Phone Call: 1

Lockbox Type

None: 1

Ceiling Height

10.1 Feet to 12 Feet: 1

Heating

None: 1

Cooling

None: 1

Interior Features

Unfinished: 1

Loading Facilities

None: 1

Road Access Type

City Street: 1

Road Surface Type

Paved: 1

Exterior

Building Sign: 1

Source of Fincl Data

Unknown: 1

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: 1

Traffic Count

Unknown: 1

Fencing

Wire: 1

Water Source

City Franchise: 1

Freeway/Highway

Up to 1 Mile: 1

Sewer

No Sewer/Septic: 1

Parking Features

Free: 1

Electric

APS: 1

Gas

None: 1

New Financing

Cash Only: 1

Special

Auction: 1

Reports/Disclosures

Seller Prop Disc Stm: 1

Environmental

None: 1

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: I-10 and 8 and US-95/State Rte 95/Parker (Exit 19) Directions: Take exit 19 toward US-95/State Rte 95/Parker/Yuma (Riggles Rd). Turn right (north) onto N Riggles Ave for 0.1 miles. Use the 2nd from the left lane to turn left (west) onto E Main St. Property on the right. Geo Lat: 33.667145 Geo Lon: -114.205679

Property Features

Building Type: Commercial Business Type: Other Construction: Metal Roofing: Metal Floors: Concrete Ceiling Height: 10.1 Feet to 12 Feet Heating: None Cooling: None Loading Facilities: None Interior Features: Unfinished Exterior: Building Sign Fencing: Wire Parking Features: Free Road Access Type: City Street Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Electric: APS Gas: None Water Source: City Franchise Sewer: No Sewer/Septic New Financing: Cash Only Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Special: Auction Source of Fincl Data: Unknown Road Surface Type: Paved Traffic Count: Unknown Environmental: None
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Last Updated: April - 16 - 2026
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