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Online Auction - Commercial Land and Building in Quartzsite, AZ

690 E Main St, Quartzsite, Arizona 85346 | La Paz County


Property Details

Auction Event Details

READER’S OASIS BOOKSTORE

Estate Ordered Commercial Real Estate Auction

BIDDING ENDS: MAY 14, 2026 | 5:00 PM (AZ) | STARTING BID: $100,000


ICONIC QUARTZSITE LANDMARK

Own one of Quartzsite’s most recognizable and talked-about properties—Reader’s Oasis Bookstore.

A true desert destination, this property has long been a gathering place for travelers, winter visitors, and the vibrant Quartzsite community.


PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Address: 690 E Main St, Quartzsite, AZ
  • Parcel Size: 0.91± Acres
  • Frontage: ~125± Ft on Main Street
  • Zoning: C-2 (General Commercial)
  • Terrain: Flat & usable
  • Access: Paved road (E Main St)
  • Utilities: Power, Water, No Sewer/Septic


IMPROVEMENTS

  • 60’ x 40’ Red Steel Metal Frame Building
  • Built on 4” Concrete Slab
  • Excellent visibility & access along Main Street across from Dollar General


A PROPERTY WITH CHARACTER

Built and operated by Paul & Joanne Winer, the bookstore became a Quartzsite legend.

Paul—known as “Sweet Pie” and the famous “Naked Bookseller”—created a one-of-a-kind destination that drew visitors from across the country.

This is more than real estate—it’s a piece of Arizona history.


PRIME LOCATION

  • Just off Interstate 10 (Exit 19)
  • Near US-95 (Parker/Yuma corridor)
  • High traffic during winter RV & gem show season

Nearby Cities:

  • Blythe, CA – 23± miles
  • Parker, AZ – 35± miles
  • Phoenix, AZ – 124± miles


ABOUT QUARTZSITE

Quartzsite transforms each winter into one of the largest RV and vendor gatherings in the country, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors.

This property sits in the heart of that seasonal economic surge—a rare opportunity for commercial investment or redevelopment.


PROPERTY DETAILS

  • APN: 306-23-002F
  • County: La Paz County, AZ
  • Elevation: ~900 ft
  • HOA: None
  • 2025 Taxes: $1,613


PREVIEW & INSPECTION

  • Shown by appointment only
  • Contact Auctioneers to schedule


HOW TO BID

  1. Visit: UnitedCountryAZ.HiBid.com
  2. Click “Register to Bid”
  3. View catalog & place bids online


AUCTION TERMS (SUMMARY)

  • 10% Buyer’s Premium
  • 10% Earnest Money Deposit
  • Close within 30 days
  • Sold As-Is
  • Subject to seller confirmation
  • Clear title provided


MORE INFORMATION

For property details, maps, disclosures & registration: AZLandAuction.com


CONTACT

John Payne
480.422.6800

Stewart Larsen
480.861.2530


DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY

A highly visible Main Street commercial property…
A recognizable Quartzsite landmark…
A rare chance to own a piece of desert history.

Bid Your Price – May 14, 2026!

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Property Details

Street Address:

  690 E Main St

City:

  Quartzsite

State:

  Arizona

Postal Code:

  85346

Country:

  United States

County:

  La Paz

Listing ID:

  02033-260402

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