37 Painted Desert Acres - State Land Border - Easy 2WD Access
Owner financing available State Trust Land on entire south boundary Maintained roads to property 2WD/sedan accessible 25 minutes to St. Johns Alternative builds welcome
Imagine owning 37 acres where the Painted Desert's iconic red rock formations surround you on every side. This property delivers that vision with Arizona State Trust Land running along your entire southern boundaryguaranteeing thousands of acres at your disposal for recreation, hunting, and exploration. What makes this particularly remarkable is the access: excellent maintained roads run right to the property, and standard 2WD vehicles with sedan clearance can reach it without difficulty. You're only 2.5 miles from Highway 191 and just 25 minutes from St. Johns, where you'll find a hospital, grocery stores, and all essential services.
The terrain showcases the Painted Desert's signature characteristicsmostly level...
The terrain showcases the Painted Desert's signature characteristicsmostly level red soil in the southeast with a gentle rise in the northwest corner providing elevated views across the surrounding badlands. Various seasonal streambeds cut through the property, creating natural drainage channels that come alive during monsoon rains. At 5,800 feet elevation, you'll enjoy cooler temperatures than the Phoenix valley (87F summer highs, 46F winter highs) with approximately 275 days of sunshine annuallyperfect for off-grid solar living.
The property is part of Bonito Valley Ranch HOA with $280 annual dues covering road maintenancethis is why the access roads are in such excellent condition. The covenants are light compared to most HOAs: residential and recreational uses allowed, hobby ranches permitted, no restrictions on RVs or alternative structures, and no minimum building timelines. Hunting and firearms discharge are prohibited within the subdivision, but you can access adjacent State Trust Land for these activities.
For utilities, you'll be off-grid, which works well here. The area sits above aquifers that typically yield water at around 180 feet depth. Solar power is highly effective with 275+ sunny days and minimal tree cover.
Beyond the exploration on your property and State Trust Land, you're positioned near major recreation: Petrified Forest National Park (1 hour), Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest (1 hour 50 minutes), and Lyman Lake State Park (41 minutes for boating and fishing). Phoenix is 4 hours 20 minutes away for when you need big-city amenities.
Property taxes are only $98.36 annuallyamong the lowest in Arizona. The seasonal washes along the access road may require caution during heavy rains, but the maintained road system provides reliable year-round access for typical 2WD vehicles under normal conditions.
For more information about this property, including detailed photos, interactive maps, turn-by-turn directions, and financing options, visit our website or contact us directly.
Cash Price: $33,400 | Owner Financing: $6,000 down, $519.72/month for 72 months (0% interest) | Total with Financing: $43,420
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