# 690 E Main Street, Quartzsite, AZ 85346 > **TL;DR:** commercial, $200,000, built 2006. Est. $1,069/mo. Listed 118 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $200,000 | | Year Built | 2006 | | Lot Size | 39,640 sqft (0.91 acres) | | Property Type | Commercial (Other) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 118 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,011 | | Estimated Insurance | $58 | | **Total** | **$1,069** | ## Property Highlights - Built in 2006 - 0.91 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description 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. 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. ## Location - **Address:** 690 E Main Street, Quartzsite, AZ 85346 - **County:** La Paz - **Coordinates:** 33.667148, -114.205636 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=33.667148,-114.205636 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** John Payne - **Brokerage:** UNITED COUNTRY REAL ESTATE-ARIZONA PROPERTY & AUCT - **Broker Phone:** 4804226800 ## Photos ![690 E Main Street - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f1500312151r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f3627096512r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f654252561r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f3394307249r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f1060048402r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f2394324307r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f627345013r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f929576185r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f1589668403r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f4039227223r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f3972489642r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f3869427219r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f3952461956r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f2769141423r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f3106238119r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f2780769859r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f3722730662r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f1470448298r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f1778663811r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f2936126232r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f4131093550r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 22](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f497471984r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 23](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f1582558178r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 24](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f558575801r.jpg) ![690 E Main Street - Photo 25](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0e295f2a8222c6664793514e34e76a81l-f3758703123r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 11865122 | **Updated:** 2026-10-23 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 My State MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/690-e-main-street-quartzsite-az-85346-e9ed4587be634d67ad3345939595a00a) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/690-e-main-street-quartzsite-az-85346-e9ed4587be634d67ad3345939595a00a#listing", "url": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/690-e-main-street-quartzsite-az-85346-e9ed4587be634d67ad3345939595a00a", "name": "690 E Main Street, Quartzsite, AZ 85346", "description": "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. 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