A rare opportunity to acquire a landmark hospitality property in the heart of historic Nauvoo, Illinois. The Historic Hotel Nauvoo features a full-service restaurant, inviting lounge, and eight well-appointed overnight guest rooms, offering a turnkey boutique hospitality operation in a strong regional tourism market. This character-rich property blends period architecture with functional modern spaces, creating an authentic guest experience that appeals to today’s heritage-focused travelers. The restaurant and lounge serve both visitors and the local community, providing consistent foot traffic and multiple revenue streams. The eight guest rooms offer intimate boutique accommodations with strong seasonal demand tied to tourism, events, and river traffic. The property’s layout supports efficient operations, flexible staffing models, and opportunities to enhance food, beverage, or lodging offerings. Located near the Mississippi River and surrounded by well-preserved historic architecture, the property benefits from steady visitor activity and limited competing boutique lodging inventory. Ideal for an owner-operator or hospitality group seeking a distinctive asset with established use, strong branding potential, and long-term upside. An exceptional opportunity to acquire a unique hospitality property with character, presence, and income potential.
Presenting an incredible opportunity to own the well established "Grandpa John's Cafe" building located in the commercial zoning district in downtown Nauvoo, IL! The building presents a unique investment opportunity for visionary entrepreneurs and seasoned investors alike. The building holds the value of progress, potential, and success with the high foot traffic and excellent visibility. The location ensures maximum exposure for any business. The main portion of the building features the cafe's waiting area, dining area, kitchen, service counter, pantry and storage. The rear portion of the building features the theatre, stage, bathrooms, and access to the retail space located on the left side of the building. The basement and the detached garage has ample storage space. The property includes on-site private parking and public street parking. Included in the sale, is a prime corner retail space in a historic brick building with an apartment above. The spacious apartment has split-level entry, with one bathroom and one bedroom. Along with the cafe, the corner retail space has potential to be a staple business among the rest of the Nauvoo businesses. Contact your favorite Realtor today to schedule a showing!
Lock 19 offers a rare opportunity to own a thriving, turnkey restaurant in the heart of Nauvoo’s Central Business District. Located at 1395 Mulholland St, this highly successful eatery—opened in 2024—has quickly become a local favorite for its handcrafted burgers, fries, ice cream, and more. The property was completely remodeled inside and out in 2024, creating a fresh, modern dining environment that blends perfectly with Nauvoo’s historic charm. Situated on a prominent corner lot with excellent visibility and steady foot traffic, the 1,440 sq ft building includes a welcoming dining area, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, and restroom facilities. The sale includes all furnishings and equipment (excluding framed historical photos on loan from the Nauvoo Historical Society and the Pepsi owned fountain soda machine). Equipment highlights include commercial refrigerators, freezers, prep tables, griddle, convection oven, fryers, vent hoods, fire suppression system, milkshake machines, menu TVs, sound and security systems, and much more—all new in 2024. This is a rare chance to acquire a profitable business and real estate package with established branding, loyal customers, and proven performance.
Local historic building for sale in Nauvoo, IL! This dynamic 3-unit commercial building is packed with potential and offers a rare investment opportunity in one of Illinois’ most historic and visited small towns. Conveniently located in the commercial zoning district in Downtown Nauvoo. Left Unit – Retail Space Approximately 1,270 sq ft of finished retail space, ideal for a boutique, shop, or service-based business. In the rear, you’ll find a 777 sq ft unfinished storage area with a convenient garage door for easy deliveries or conversion potential. Middle Unit – Dance Studio or Multi-Purpose Space Currently a dance studio, this expansive unit features two large studio rooms, two waiting areas, and four front rooms—perfect for office use, storage, or reconfiguration to suit your business needs. Right Unit – Office Space (Former Nauvoo Tourism Office) Known locally as the old tourism office, this section is move-in ready and ideal for a professional office, gallery, or service provider. Includes designated office space plus additional storage. Whether you're a business owner looking to launch or expand, or an investor seeking rental income from established tenants, this property offers flexible configurations and excellent visibility. Bring your vision to life in Nauvoo; a town rich with history, tourism, and community charm. Schedule your private showing today!
Courtesy: Nai Ruhl Commercial Company
Located along the Mississippi River near Nauvoo, IL, Press House Winery is a 24.3-acre property featuring 12 acres of productive grapevines and tranquil timberland. The centerpiece is a meticulously constructed pole barn with 80% climate-controlled space, epoxy floors, 8-inch thick concrete, ATF-approved doors, and cold storage for temperature-sensitive goods. Energy efficiency is emphasized with 36-inch ceiling insulation and a walk-way for easy access. The property also includes a beautifully designed wine-tasting room, perfect for showcasing wines. Conveniently located near US Highway 96 and just a short drive from Nauvoo (14 minutes), Quincy, IL (35 miles), and Burlington, IA (30 miles), this versatile property is ideal for winemaking, agriculture, or multi-use business opportunities.
Located along the Mississippi River near Nauvoo, IL, Press House Winery is a 24.3-acre property featuring 12 acres of productive grapevines and tranquil timberland. The centerpiece is a meticulously constructed pole barn with 80% climate-controlled space, epoxy floors, 8-inch thick concrete, ATF-approved doors, and cold storage for temperature-sensitive goods. Energy efficiency is emphasized with 36-inch ceiling insulation and a walk-way for easy access. The property also includes a beautifully designed wine-tasting room, perfect for showcasing wines. Conveniently located near US Highway 96 and just a short drive from Nauvoo (14 minutes), Quincy, IL (35 miles), and Burlington, IA (30 miles), this versatile property is ideal for winemaking, agriculture, or multi-use business opportunities.
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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Andrea D. Conner, License 471020674, Xome Inc., License 478026347, [email protected], 844-400-XOME (9663), 750 Highway 121 Bypass, Ste 100, Lewisville, TX 75067
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Nauvoo is located in Illinois. Nauvoo, Illinois has a population of 876. Nauvoo is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 29.95% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 27.64%.
The median household income in Nauvoo, Illinois is $43,000. The median household income for the surrounding county is $58,188 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Nauvoo is 40.3 years.
The average high temperature in July is 86.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 16.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 39.3 inches per year, with 21.5 inches of snow per year.
