Build, Create, or Invest
S Etheridge Ave : Wellton, AZ 85356
Yuma County, Arizona
Land Description
Owner Financing Available:
- Option 1: $325 down, $325/Month for 80 months
- Option 2: $600 down, $600/Month for 31 months
- Option 3: $925 down, $925/Month for 18 months
- Cash Price: $17,575
Ready to stop sketching dreams and start building them? This isn't just vacant land -- it's your blank canvas screaming to be transformed into something incredible. Picture this: nearly one full acre (0.96 to be exact) of pure creative potential in Wellton, where the only person telling you what you can or can't build is You. While your friends are still arguing with landlords about hanging pictures, you could be designing your own custom masterpiece from scratch. This property is practically begging "make something amazing here." The terrain is workable desert brush on a nice rectangular lot (180 ft x 230 ft), giving you a perfect canvas that's easy to visualize and plan. Sure, you'll drive on a dirt road to get there, but that just means zero cookie-cutter neighbors and maximum freedom for your creative vision.
Property Details:
- Address: S Etheridge Ave, Wellton, AZ 85356
- Size: 0.96 acres (41,760 sq ft)
- Apn: 683-30-028
- Legal Description: Subdivision: Citrus City Est, Lot 57, Section 27, Township 08S, Range 17W
- GPS Coordinates:
- Center: 32.6967, -113.9975
- Ne: 32.6969, -113.9971
- Se: 32.6964, -113.9971
- Sw: 32.6964, -113.9979
- Nw: 32.6969, -113.9979
- Elevation: 340 feet
- Annual Taxes: $41.64
- Terrain: Desert brush lot, rectangular and workable
- Lot Dimensions: 180 ft x 230 ft
Zoning & What You Can Build:
- Zoning: R-1-40 (Low Density Residential)
- Allowed Structures: Single-family homes, manufactured homes (post-1976), tiny homes (must meet code and placement requirements)
- Time Limit to Build: Building permit expires after 180 days if work hasn't started, but you can renew it -- basically, plan at your own pace.
- Camping: Not permitted by county
- RV Use: Allowed during construction with proper permit, or for storage once primary dwelling is established
- Minimum Size: NO minimum dwelling size requirement -- build what fits Your vision.
Access & Utilities:
- Road Access: Dirt road via S Etheridge Ave or Lemon Dr (county-maintained)
- Water: Mohawk Utility Company provides water service to the subdivision
- Sewer: Septic system required
- Power: Available through Wmiid )
- Gas: Propane available (Yuma Propane )
- Communications: Cell service available, satellite internet options
Local Attractions & Features: Turn your weekends into desert adventures. You're just 13 minutes from Wellton for basic supplies, and Phoenix is only 2 hours away when you need the big city. The property sits near I-8, making it incredibly accessible despite feeling wonderfully remote.
Quigley-Achee Wildlife Area is just 9 minutes away for nature walks and birdwatching. Imperial National Wildlife Refuge offers stunning Desert Landscapes an hour away, while Castle Dome Mine Museum provides a glimpse into Arizona's mining history about an hour's drive. The Colorado River and all its recreational opportunities are within easy reach for weekend water adventures.
The "Sunniest City on Earth" (Yuma) is nearby with 310 sunny days per year -- perfect weather for outdoor building projects nearly year-round. With extremely low humidity and minimal rain (just 3 inches annually), you can work on your construction projects without weather constantly shutting you down.
Why This Property is Perfect for Creative Builders: This isn't some uptight subdivision where you need committee approval to paint your door. The R-1-40 zoning gives you incredible flexibility to build your unique vision -- whether that's a modern tiny home, an artistic adobe structure, a manufactured home you customize inside and out, or a full custom residence that makes people slow down as they drive by.
The lot's rectangular shape and desert terrain mean straightforward site prep and easier visualization of your design. No minimum dwelling size means you're free to build exactly what makes sense for Your lifestyle -- not what some HOA board thinks is "appropriate."
Water service is already established through Mohawk Utility Company (rare for rural land.), and power is readily available through Wmiid. That's two major hurdles already cleared, letting you focus on the fun part: designing and building.
The low elevation (340 feet) and Yuma County location mean mild winters and hot, dry summers -- but those 310 sunny days mean you can work on your project almost any day of the year. No HOA means no design review boards, no restrictions on paint colors, no limits on how creative you can get.
Stop scrolling through architecture blogs and Pinterest boards of homes you'll never build. This is your chance to create something real, something uniquely yours, something that makes people ask "Wait, YOU designed and built that yourself?"
At just $325 down and $325 a month, you're looking at payments lower than most car loans -- except this actually Builds equity in Your creative vision, not someone else's assembly line product. While others are paying rent to live in beige apartments, you could be building your one-of-a-kind desert sanctuary.
The property taxes? A laughable $41.64 per year. That's less than a nice dinner out. No HOA fees eating your budget. Just pure creative freedom at a price that won't kill your bank account.
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Land Maps & Attachments
Directions to Land
Head east on San Jose Ave, then turn right onto William St.
Turn left to merge onto I-8 E.
Continue on I-8 E for about 6.5 miles.
Take Exit 37 (Ave 36E / Roll).
Turn left onto S Ave 36 E, then right onto Historic U.S. 80.
After about 2.1 miles, turn left onto S Ave 38 E.
Turn left onto County 9th St.
Turn right to reach the property.
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