21718 Highway J5T

Moravia, IA 52571

Rare commercial & recreational opportunity on the NE side of Rathbun Lake! Situated on approx. 7 acres, subject to survey, along a primary paved corridor leading to the Rathbun Lake marina, dam, campgrounds & recreation areas, this property offers exceptional visibility, access & versatility. Improvements include an attractive custom log-cabin-style commercial building w/ 6,000 SF main-level footprint + 3,390 upper-level space. Currently utilized for outdoor retail, bait, food service, ice & LP camper filling, the building offers possibilities for retail, restaurant, convenience/grocery, boat or powersports sales, hospitality or numerous other commercial uses. A separate cabin is currently operated as an established short-term rental, providing an additional income-producing component while maintaining privacy from the commercial area. Large parking areas accommodate boats, campers & trailers, excellent paved-road frontage, signage exposure, a loading area & additional county-road access. Rathbun Lake offers 11,000+ acres of water & is one of Southern Iowa's premier boating, fishing, camping, hunting & outdoor recreation destinations. Located near Moravia & approx. 85 miles from Des Moines, this is a unique opportunity in a market where private commercial acreage this close to lake attractions is rare. Additional development potential may exist, subject to zoning & approvals. Real estate & improvements only; business inventory not included.

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