Secluded Northern AZ Homestead

Land Description

Total Seclusion & Privacy

This 38.50 acre off grid ranch retreat is secluded deep within wilderness ranching area 18 miles southeast of the charming pioneer town of Snowflake, Arizona. At 5,800', the air here is pure and refreshing. Outdoor work is rarely curtailed due to the 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 land is blessed with an average of 327 days of sunshine a year. 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 80s. The summer lows average in the 70's. Summer temperatures see additional cooling with the arrival of the seasonal monsoon rains. Private wells are allowed without permitting requirements. The land has a secure groundwater supply from its positioning over the massive Coconino Sandstone Aquifer. Drilling depths are economical and windmill pumping common throughout the area. The land is located approximately three miles south of a paved County road and is accessed by bladed dirt roads built along county recorded easements providing legal access. The acreage is a blend of evergreen woodlands and lush grassy meadowland. The wooded portions are situated in the center of the land and comprise approximately 20 acres of the property. The best cabin/RV sites are found here. Outstanding uninterrupted views of the surrounding wilderness stretch out in all directions from this location within the land. A broad grassy draw stretches across the northern boundary of the land channeling the summer monsoon rains which traditionally fall from mid-July to early September. The draw with its soft sandy loam soil provides an outstanding location for the planting of fruit trees as well as a grassy pasture for livestock. The overall contours of the property are level making the land easy to fence. Those seeking privacy and seclusion will enjoy the 640 acres of uninhabited State Trust land that borders the northern boundary of the property.

The residential, recreational and agricultural zoning allows livestock, camping and RV use at the owner's discretion. The land is not part of an HOA and has no deed restrictions or annual assessments. This is a very 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 quiet and peaceful wilderness setting free of urban noise and pollution. The total price is. No qualifying Seller financing is available with down and monthly payments of First American Title is the title insurer and account servicing agent. There are no closing costs and no prepayment penalties for the early payoff of the financing. The adjoining 38.25 acre property to the east is also available for Call Tracy Osment for more information or to set a time to walk the property.