Saint Johns, AZ 85936 - Apache County

37 Acre Wilderness Ranch With Cabin

This 37.00 acre off grid property is secluded atop a scenic northern Arizona highlands plateau at a cool clear 6,200 elevation. At this elevation the land enjoys a comfortable year-round climate. 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. The average annual rainfall in this area is 11. 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. The acreage is an ideal blending of open grassy meadowland and rugged wooded ridgelines separated by rainfed arroyos. After passing through the more open meadowland that comprises the western half of the property, the land transitions into a series of rugged treed ridges separated by rainfed arroyos that channel the summer rains across the land. The long range views from each of the ridges high points stretch out across thousands of acres of uninhabited wilderness. Over 600 of maintained graded access roadway provides access into the land. A private driveway has been built to the like new Weather King cabin that is included with the sale. The Weather King brand is known throughout the industry as a leader in portable tiny homes. They provide a comfortable shelter for long weekends or full time living. The 12 X 32 was ordered with an enhanced window package which allows abundant natural light into the home as well as opening views in all directions from inside. It has been positioned at the lands prime vantage point to take advantage of the exceptional views 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 minutes from the land is available to the property owner 24/7 for water hauling. 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, pharmacy, 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. $49,000. No qualifying Seller provided financing with $14,700 down, $416 mo. Call for complete financing details. You can order more information on this land by calling First United Realty at 602.264.0000. First United Realty is Arizona's largest provider of private land and has a wide selection of terrains and wilderness landscapes to select from.