Wenden Country Market & Residence is listed for SALE!
Wenden Country Market
A Unique Business, Real Estate & Investment Opportunity in Western Arizona
Motivated Seller • Seller Financing Available • Multiple Purchase Options • Cash Discount Considered
Wenden Country Market presents a rare opportunity to acquire an established small-town business together with commercial real estate, a spacious private residence, additional rental and development potential, and multiple income-producing components.
Located directly on U.S. Highway 60 between Wickenburg and Quartzsite, the property sits in the heart of Wenden, a small agricultural community in La Paz County. Wenden Country Market serves as one of the community's primary shopping destinations and offers goods and services that are otherwise limited in the immediate area.
The complete property encompasses approximately 2.75 acres across four parcels and includes nine buildings, creating an unusual combination of business, residential, rental, and future development opportunities.
An Established Community Shopping Destination
The commercial portion of the property includes a strip shopping center anchored by Wenden Country Market, along with a variety of businesses and services that draw customers from Wenden and the surrounding rural area.
The property includes:
Grocery and convenience market
Hardware store — the only hardware store in Wenden
Café — the only café in Wenden
Laundromat
U.S. Post Office
Additional commercial space, including one space available for refurbishment and future use
The U.S. Post Office provides an additional source of rental income while also generating regular traffic to the shopping center. A new five-year lease began July 1, 2025, at $1,000 per month, with two additional five-year options.
The café has historically operated primarily during the busier winterseason, creating an opportunity for a new owner to consider expanded hours or year-round operations.
Business Assets Included
The sale can include the assets necessary to continue operating the existing businesses, including inventory, fixtures and equipment.
The current owner also holds an Arizona Series 9 Liquor Store License, which would transfer to a qualified buyer following the required application and approval process with the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
The business also operates as an Arizona Lottery retailer, with the lottery equipment transferring subject to applicable state approval.
For an entrepreneurial owner, the property offers the ability to step into an established operation while exploring opportunities to expand products, services, operating hours, rental income, and other revenue sources.
2,500 Sq. Ft. Private Residence
One of the property's most distinctive features is the ability to live where you work.
Behind the shopping center is an approximately 2,500-square-foot 2005 Cavco triple-wide residence with a private fenced yard and covered back patio.
Residential amenities include a swimming pool, which is in need of refinishing, and a fully functioning jacuzzi on the back patio.
The residential portion also includes a detached garage with additional carport parking, a separate two-car carport, and an approximately 600-square-foot storage building.
This creates an attractive opportunity for an owner/operator who wants the convenience of living on-site while managing the business and property.
Additional Rental & Casita Potential
Three approximately 540-square-foot detached buildings are located on the east side of the shopping center.
These buildings could potentially be refurbished for use as casitas, long-term rentals, employee housing, guest accommodations, offices, or other uses, subject to applicable zoning, permitting, and governmental approvals.
For an investor or owner willing to make improvements, these buildings represent another potential source of income that is not currently being fully utilized.
Additional One-Acre Parcel With Development Potential
On the west side of the shopping center is an additional approximately one-acre parcel that was formerly used as a Shell service station.
The former fuel tanks have been removed and certified through the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ).
The parcel also includes an oversized two-car garage and has septic, water, and power, creating additional possibilities for future use or development, subject to applicable approvals.
Multiple Parcels – Multiple Ways to Buy
One of the unique advantages of this offering is its flexibility.
The complete property consists of four parcels, but buyers are not necessarily required to purchase all four. The seller is offering multiple purchase configurations, allowing qualified buyers to consider purchasing two parcels, three parcels, or the entire four-parcel property.
This creates opportunities for different types of buyers — from someone primarily interested in operating the market and commercial businesses to an investor looking
for the broader real estate and development potential.
Seller financing is available, and a discount may be considered for a cash purchase.
Location & Growth Potential
Wenden is located along the heavily traveled U.S. Highway 60 corridor in western Arizona, between Wickenburg and Quartzsite, and approximately 35 miles from Alamo Lake State Park.
Alamo Lake attracts visitors for boating, fishing, camping, off-road recreation, and other outdoor activities, providing additional seasonal traffic through the region.
The surrounding area is also known for agriculture, ranching, equestrian activities, winter visitors, and outdoor recreation.
Approximately 20 miles east of Wenden in the Aguila area, the approved Gamblers Row equestrian development is planned to include approximately 140 RV spaces and three large arenas. Projects such as this may create additional activity and demand along the Highway 60 corridor.
Qualified Opportunity Zone
The property is located within a federally designated Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ).
Qualified Opportunity Zones may provide certain tax advantages for qualifying investments depending upon the investor, investment structure, and current federal tax laws. Prospective buyers should consult their own CPA, tax attorney, or other qualified tax professional to determine whether any Opportunity Zone benefits may apply to their individual circumstances.
An Opportunity With Multiple Paths for Growth
Wenden Country Market is much more than a grocery store. It is a combination of an established operating business, commercial center, residential property, rental opportunity, and additional land with future potential.
A new owner could continue operating the property much as it is today or explore opportunities to:
Expand the market and hardware operations • Operate the café for longer seasons or year-round • Lease the available commercial space • Renovate the three detached units for potential rental income • Develop or repurpose the additional one-acre parcel • Live on-site while operating the businesses • Explore additional services needed by the surrounding community
For the right buyer, Wenden Country Market offers the opportunity to acquire an established business and substantial real estate while still having room to add value and grow.
Own the business. Own the real estate. Live on-site. Create additional income. And build on the potential that is already here.
List Price $755,000
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