Established 23-Unit Hotel And Motor Lodge In Oberlin
Established 23-unit hotel and motor lodge on approximately 3.4 acres near Oberlin, offering owner’s living quarters, paved onsite parking, high visibility and room for expansion. J.C. Huffman Country Inn and Motor Lodge presents an attractive opportunity for an owner-operator seeking a substantial hospitality property with significant upside potential. The property comprises 23 hotel/motor lodge units together with dedicated owner’s living quarters, providing the opportunity to operate and live onsite. Located in New Russia Township, Lorain County, the property is minutes from Oberlin and benefits from convenient highway access. Its visible location, substantial site and paved onsite parking provide practical advantages for both guests and an incoming operator. The property requires some light sprucing up and cosmetic improvement, creating an opportunity for a purchaser to enhance its presentation and further develop the operation. Importantly, the 3.4-acre site is stated to have room for expansion, providing additional potential for an owner-operator or investor. This is an absolute auction, with the property selling to the highest bidder. Inquire for further information regarding the hotel, property and auction.
Location
Situated in New Russia Township, Lorain County, minutes from Oberlin with convenient highway access. The property is within the Oberlin City School District.
Lease Terms
Absolute auction – the property will sell to the highest bidder. Online bidding begins Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Live onsite bidding begins Monday, August 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM. Property taxes: $8,874 per year ($4,437 per half year).
Real Estate
Real Property Included
Premises Details
J.C. Huffman Country Inn and Motor Lodge occupies approximately 3.4 acres and comprises 23 hotel/motor lodge units together with owner’s living quarters. The property benefits from high visibility and paved onsite parking. Public water is connected, with wastewater handled by a septic tank. Heating is electric and cooling is provided by window units. The property was built in 1950 and is described as requiring some light sprucing up and cosmetic improvement.
Expansion Potential
There is room for expansion on the approximately 3.4-acre site. The combination of 23 existing units, owner’s accommodation and additional expansion potential provides an opportunity for an owner-operator to improve and further develop the property.
Financials
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