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.
Prime commercial opportunity near Rathbun Lake! This 2-acre m/l commercial lot offers excellent highway frontage and outstanding visibility in a high-traffic area. Located next to popular cabin rentals and a busy bar & grill, this property is positioned for success with endless development potential. Ideal location for retail, restaurant, storage units, lodging, service business, or investment opportunity. Utilities nearby and easy access make this a great site to build your next business venture. Don’t miss this prime location near one of Southern Iowa’s top recreational destinations!
Albert Wright Page, License B62241000, Xome Inc., License FO5635000, [email protected], 844-400-XOME (9663), 4471 North Billman Estates, Shelbyville, IN 46176

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Moravia is located in Iowa. Moravia, Iowa has a population of 599. Moravia is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 27.64% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 24.51%.
The median household income in Moravia, Iowa is $48,355. The median household income for the surrounding county is $46,900 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Moravia is 35.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 85 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 13.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 38.1 inches per year, with 24.5 inches of snow per year.