# 21718 Hwy J5T, Moravia, IA 52571

> **TL;DR:** commercial, $779,000, built 2022. Est. $4,166/mo. Listed 15 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $779,000 |
| Year Built | 2022 |
| Property Type | Commercial (Other) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 15 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $3,939 |
| Estimated Insurance | $227 |
| **Total** | **$4,166** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 2022

## Description

### Agent Description
Rare commercial & recreational opportunity on the NE side of Rathbun Lake! Situated on approx. 2.33 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. 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. Additional land and dwellings are available.

## Location

- **Address:** 21718 Hwy J5T, Moravia, IA 52571
- **County:** Appanoose
- **Coordinates:** 40.881034, -92.869462
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=40.881034,-92.869462

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Nathan Ammons
- **Brokerage:** Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estat
- **Broker Phone:** 641-932-7796

## Photos

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**MLS#:** 6343756 | **Updated:** 2026-10-20
**Source:** listhub

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