Off-grid 36-acre property bordering hundreds of thousands of acres of public land, with no credit check financing, light covenants, maintained roads, and close to St. Johns.
This exceptional 36.68-acre parcel in Apache County's Elk Valley Ranches offers an unbeatable combination of privacy and accessibility at Arizona's high desert elevation of 6,880 feet. Located at the end of a well-maintained dirt road, this level property provides the perfect foundation for your Arizona ranch, cabin, or off-grid homestead.
The standout feature: your northern boundary directly borders hundreds of thousands of acres of Arizona State Trust Land. This means unlimited hiking, hunting, wildlife viewing, and exploration opportunities extend from your property line. Arizona State Trust Land recreational permits are affordable and easily obtained online, giving you year-round access to this vast public resource.
Elk Valley Ranches maintains very light covenants that preserve property values while maximizing your freedom. Build any type of home without size restrictions, raise livestock (except swine), operate home-based businesses, and enjoy encouraged camping and RV use. The community handles road maintenance through modest annual assessments, ensuring reliable access year-round.
At 6,880 feet elevation, you'll enjoy over 300 days of sunshine with comfortable summer highs in the mid-80s and mild winters averaging 50Fperfect for year-round outdoor activities and excellent solar potential. The level terrain simplifies any development plans you might have.
Located 34 minutes from St. Johns (the county seat with essential services), you're positioned to explore some of Arizona's most spectacular outdoor recreation. The property lies within Game Management Unit 2A with over-the-counter elk tags available. Lyman Lake State Park, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Petrified Forest National Park, and the White Mountains are all within easy reach.
This is off-grid living at its finestplan for well water or hauling, septic systems, and solar power. Both Apache County's agricultural zoning and the flexible community covenants support a wide range of building types and uses.
Our owner financing makes land ownership accessible to everyone. No credit checks, no bank approvals, no lengthy underwriting processjust a straightforward land contract with zero interest. Put down $5,500 and own this property with affordable monthly payments of $454.44 for 72 months. We handle property taxes during the payment period, and there are no prepayment penalties if you want to pay off early. It's land ownership simplified.
Cash price: $29,400
Owner financing: $5,500 down, $454.44/month for 72 months
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