Secluded Northern Arizona Ranch
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
Apache County, Arizona
Shown by Appointment Only
Farm Description
Located in the heart of a broad grassy mountain valley is this outstanding 37 acre ranch retreat ringed by towering red rock mesas and scenic boulder formations. The land is situated at a summer cool 6,200 foot elevation and is easily accessed from the paved highway by maintained dirt roads. Views from the land are stunning. The property is ringed on the north, east and south by majestic red rock cliffs, which tower above the land and provide scenic views from which to orientate a new cabin. The property is level throughout and is carpeted with native grasses and wildflowers growing in a rich sandy loam soil ideal for raising fruit trees and vegetables. Apples, cherries plumbs, pears and a host of garden vegetables thrive in this soil. Outdoor work is rarely curtailed due to inclement weather. The winters here are mild, typically producing less than 18 of snow most of which falls at a rate of two to three inches per storm and melts into the soil within a day or two. The average high temperature in the coldest month of January is 50 degrees under sunny clear skies. Summer temperatures are mild with daytime highs averaging in the upper 80's. The summer lows average in the 70's. A private well can be drilled on this land without permit requirements. In addition, a free access well located a short distance from the land is available to the property owners 24/7 for water hauling. The land has an abundant groundwater supply from its positioning over a major aquifer, the massive Coconino Sandstone Aquifer. Drilling depths are economical and windmill pumping common throughout the area. The property is bounded its southern and western borders by hundreds of acres of State of Arizona Trust land which provides a quiet-scenic backdrop free of neighboring owners. The land is within a short drive of Lyman Lake State Park. This 1,200 acre park is located 10 minutes south of the nearby town of St. Johns and features the 1,500 acre Lyman Lake with outstanding fishing, boating and hiking trails. St. Johns is a charming pioneer town founded in the 1870'S and serves today as the County seat of Apache County. You'll find everything you need for your rural homestead there including grocery stores, hardware stores, automotive stores, banks, restaurants, schools and churches.
This is a secluded location and best suited for people seeking large acreage ownership well away from neighboring owners and who place a premium on the freedom to use and work their land in a wilderness setting free of urban noise and pollution. Liberal zoning allows freedom of use. The residential, recreational and agricultural zoning allows livestock. The new owners can begin to build, fence, and use their land immediately upon closing.
There is no requirement to build or restriction against the use of RV's or camp tailors. camping and RV use at the owner's discretion. All corner markers have been set by registered surveyors and the recorded map with all property dimensions is provided to the new owners. The road to the property is maintained and built entirely along title insured easements recorded with the county recorder's office. Monthly payments are account serviced by First American Title, one of the nation's largest title companies. Although inexpensive, this land is usable throughout, can be easily fenced and is within a short drive to the County seat where with a good selection of shopping and services. The property can be purchased with no qualifying seller provided financing for only $28,900 with $2,890 down and monthly payments of only $264. Call First United Realty for a free photo brochure including additional area properties, topographical map, monthly weather chart, and info on nearby lakes and historic town. Call First United Realty for a free brochure including landscape photos, descriptions of additional area properties, topographical maps, monthly weather chart, and info on nearby recreational lakes and St Johns. First United Realty is Arizona's largest provider of private land and has the widest selection of terrains and wilderness landscapes to select from.
Call First United Realty to schedule a time to walk the property with a First United licensed agent.
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