37 Painted Desert Acres - State Land Border - Easy 2WD Access

Painted Rock Formation Views | Close to Highway | 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 boundary guaranteeing 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 essential services. The terrain showcases the Painted Desert's signature characteristics mostly 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 annually perfect for off-grid solar living. The property is part of Bonito Valley Ranch POA with $280 annual dues covering road maintenance. This is why the access roads are in such excellent condition. The covenants are light compared to most POAs: 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 with a permit for these activities. For utilities, you'll be off-grid. Solar power is highly effective with 275+ sunny days and minimal tree cover. Water access is affordable here. Typical water depths in this immediate area average only 70 feet - far more economical than the 200-300+ foot depths common in surrounding regions. For off-grid buyers, this single factor can save thousands of dollars in well drilling costs, making this property particularly attractive for those planning to develop. St. Johns (26 minutes) offers full-service small-town amenities including grocery stores, hardware store, medical clinic, gas stations, and restaurants. Show Low (1 hour 16 minutes) provides major shopping. Recreation opportunities include Lyman Lake State Park (15 miles south), Petrified Forest National Park (1 hour), and Sitgreaves National Forest (2 hours). Lyman Lake State Park (41 minutes for boating and fishing). Property taxes are only $98.36 annually, among 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. Ready to make this property yours? Contact Sean at Ashbrook Land Company today to place a deposit and get the paperwork started! Cash Price: $33,400 | Owner Financing: $6,000 down, $519.72/month for 72 months (0% interest) | Total with Financing: $43,420