Saint Johns, AZ 85936(Apache County)

Experience ultimate seclusion and privacy on this scenic 37.01 acre off grid retreat far from civilization set amid a remote mountain valley in eastern Arizona. The pictures tell the story of its scenic highlands landscapes, uninterrupted long range views in all directions, and no nearby neighbors. This s high country ranch living at its very best. The land includes a variety of terrain features including gentle rises from which cabins and R/Vs will look out over thousands of acres of unspoiled natural landscapes free from air pollution, light pollution and other people. The property rests a cool clear 6,300 elevation. This elevation enjoys four comfortable seasons none of which produce sever temperatures. 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 70s. Summer temperatures see additional cooling with the arrival of the seasonal monsoon rains. Typically arriving in mid-July, these refreshing afternoon rains bring forth a profusion of colorful wildflowers and turn the ranch's lush native range grasses vivid green. Evergreen junipers blend seamlessly with areas of open grassy meadows. Privacy is enhanced by a beautiful 640 acre tract of State Trust land that adjoins the northern tip of the land. The residential, recreational and agricultural zoning allows livestock, camping and RV use at the owners discretion. The land surface is blanketed with a fine tillable sandy loam soil, ideal for the raising of vegetables and fruit trees. Apples, cherries, plumbs, pears and a host of garden vegetables thrive in this soil. Area gardeners produce abundant yields of corn, tomatoes, carrots, beans, peppers, squash, and lettuce throughout the areas warm spring and summer growing seasons. Livestock can comfortably graze the lands nutrient rich native grasses free of harmful surface rock. Private wells are also allowed in this part of northern Arizona 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. In addition, a free access well located a short distance from the land is available to the property owner 24/7 for water hauling. A maintained bladed ranch road provides end of the road access to this property along a recorded title insured easement.

The property is within a short drive of Lyman Lake State Park and the Apache County seat of St. Johns, Arizona. St. Johns is a charming pioneer town founded in the 1870s and serves today as the County seat of Apache County. Youll find everything you need for your rural homestead there including grocery stores, hardware stores, automotive stores, banks, restaurants, schools and churches. The 1,200 acre Lyman Lake is located 10 minutes south of St. Johns and features outstanding fishing, boating and hiking trails. $49,900 Seller provided financing is available with $7,485 down and monthly payments of $456. Ask about the adjoining, nearly identical parcel available for the same price and terms. Call First United Realty at 602.264.0000 for more information and to schedule a time to walk this land.