Nauvoo Mobile Home Park
Nauvoo, IL
Asking price
$850,000
Sites
25
Cap rate
9.20%
Price / site
$34,000
About this property
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.
All details
Figures are transcribed from the source listing as published. “Source page last checked” is when our crawler last fetched that page — it is not a check of the financials and not confirmation from the broker.
| Asking price | $850,000 |
|---|---|
| Sites | 25 |
| Price per site | $34,000 |
| Cap rate | 9.20% |
| Year built | 1955 |
| Address | 225 South Barnett Street |
| First seen by UnitListed | Sep 6, 2026 |
| Source page last checked | Oct 24, 2026 |
Before you call the broker
7 things are not disclosed on this listing. These are the questions that would close the gap — specific to a park, not a generic list.
Net operating income — not disclosed
What is the trailing twelve-month NOI, and what does it include and exclude?
The single number a lender will size debt against. Ask what is excluded — management fees and reserves are the usual omissions.
What period the financials cover — not disclosed
Are these figures trailing twelve months, last calendar year, or projected?
A projected stabilised NOI and a current operating NOI can differ by a third, and both get called "NOI".
Gross income and operating expenses — not disclosed
Can you share a trailing twelve-month profit and loss, with the expense lines itemised?
NOI alone hides whether income is high or expenses are being under-reported. The split is what you underwrite.
Reason for sale — not disclosed
Why is the owner selling, and how long have they held it?
Never published on a listing, always worth knowing. Retirement and a looming capital bill are very different situations.
Operating season and seasonal mix — not disclosed
Is this year-round or seasonal, and what is the split between seasonal, monthly and transient guests?
A seasonal park with a five-month window is a different business from a year-round one at the same annual revenue.
Utility infrastructure — not disclosed
Are water, sewer and electric municipal or private, and what condition is the infrastructure in?
A private septic or well at end of life is a capital item that can exceed a year of NOI, and it will not appear in the expenses.
Permits and non-conforming use — not disclosed
Is the current site count permitted, and is any of it legal non-conforming?
A park operating more sites than it is permitted for cannot be financed at the income it shows.
Asking price — disclosed
Currency of the asking price — disclosed
Site count and hookup mix — disclosed
Whether the land is included — disclosed
What has changed
Every date below is when we observed a change, not when it happened. We first saw this listing on Sep 6, 2026; that is not the same as when it came to market, and we have no way to know the latter.
- Sep 6, 2026First seen by UnitListed
The asking price has not changed across any of our observations.
