Nauvoo Multifamily for Sale
Nauvoo Mobile Home Park is a well-maintained, 25-pad manufactured housing community located in the historic river town of Nauvoo, Illinois. Situated on 3.89 acres and zoned commercially for manufactured housing, the property presents a stable, income-producing investment with immediate upside potential through infill opportunities. Believed to have been established approximately 70 years ago, the park has stood the test of time in a community that continues to draw steady regional interest for its quality of life, affordability, and tourism appeal.
Nauvoo sits along the scenic Mississippi River in Hancock County, Illinois, roughly 90 miles west of Peoria and 45 miles southwest of Burlington, Iowa. Best known for its deep historical ties to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), Nauvoo attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year who come to tour the beautifully restored Nauvoo Temple, pioneer-era homes, and living-history sites. Tourism supports a vibrant small-town economy with restaurants, shops, and lodging catering to both visitors and residents. Beyond its religious tourism base, the area also offers river recreation, wineries, and local festivals, providing year-round activity and stability for the local housing market.
The park’s current owner has held the property for a little over a year and is selling as part of a broader asset repositioning strategy. The community is not located in a flood zone, and its commercial zoning ensures the continued legal operation of the park. Nauvoo MHP currently operates with 25 total pads, 21 of which are occupied, offering a high occupancy rate and immediate cash flow. The property is professionally managed with both an on-site manager and an on-site maintenance man providing consistent oversight and upkeep.
Of the 25 pads, 18 are tenant-owned homes (TOHs) and 3 are park-owned homes (POHs). The average pad rent is $300 per month, with the most recent increase effective August 1, 2025. The three POHs rent for an average of $650 per month, with the owner holding clear titles to all. The last rent increase for the park-owned homes occurred on May 1, 2025. The park maintains 100% current rent collections, and all tenants are on written leases. Rent payments are accepted via Cash App, Venmo, and traditional checks, providing convenience and consistent collections. There are no tenants behind on rent at this time. No units are being held for back taxes.
The park is connected to city water and city sewer, both of which are paid by the park. Garbage service is also provided. The underground water and sewer lines are believed to be PVC, ensuring durability and reduced maintenance costs. Each pad has individual electric and gas meters, and tenants are billed directly by the utility providers. While there are no water meters installed at each pad and no RUBS or back-billing, the system is fully functional and easily adaptable for future meter installations. The electrical pedestals are rated at 100 amps. Roads within the park are gravel and considered to be in good condition, with maintenance handled by the park. Tenants mow their own lots, while the park mows the common areas and vacant pads, and the on-site maintenance man provides snow removal as needed.
The current owner has renovated three homes during his ownership, improving the overall quality and appearance of the community. He notes that if he were to retain the property, his next step would be to add two homes on the remaining vacant pads to achieve full occupancy. All existing trailers are in place and no removals are required, with one trailer currently vacant and ready for occupancy.
Nauvoo MHP offers investors a stable and straightforward acquisition in a tight-knit, tourism-supported community. The park’s strong collections, reliable tenancy, and public utilities provide a low-maintenance investment with room for incremental income growth through modest rent increases or full occupancy. With its established infrastructure, local management in place, and proximity to one of Illinois’ most visited historic towns, this property combines dependable cash flow with long-term appreciation potential.
There are no assumable loans or creative financing structures in place for this MHP; the seller is NOT open to seller-financing or Morby Stack offers.
Location:
Nauvoo is a small city in Hancock County, Illinois, on the Mississippi River near Fort Madison, Iowa. The population of Nauvoo was 950 at the 2020 census. Nauvoo attracts visitors for its historic importance and its religious significance to members of several groups: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; the Community of Christ (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints); other groups stemming from the Latter Day Saint movement; and the Icarians. The city and its immediate surrounding area are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Nauvoo Historic District.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also owns most of the other historic sites in Nauvoo, including the homes of Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, and other early members of the church, as well as other significant buildings. Most of these sites are open to the public, with demonstrations and displays, and there are self guided driving tours as well as wagon tours. These tours are free, as are the stage and riverside theatrical productions. There is a large visitors' center complete with two theaters.
The median home cost in Nauvoo is $123,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 45.4%. Home Appreciation in Nauvoo is up 14.9%.
Renters make up 25.0% of the Nauvoo population.
The typical 1-bedroom unit rents for $650/month.
The typical 2-bedroom unit rents for $780/month.
The typical 3-bedroom unit rents for $1,040/month.
The typical 4-bedroom unit rents for $1,200/month.
Nauvoo has an unemployment rate of 5.3%. The US average is 6.0%.
Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 17.2%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
The Median household income of a Nauvoo resident is $43,000 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.
Nauvoo violent crime is 17.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Nauvoo property crime is 19.9. (The US average is 35.4)
The Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-IL-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area,
as defined by the United States Census Bureau, locally known as the "Tri-State" area, was an area consisting of three counties – one in southeast Iowa, one in northeast Missouri, and one in west central Illinois, anchored by the cities of Fort Madison, Iowa and Keokuk, Iowa.
