Saint Johns, AZ 85936 - Apache County

This 36 acre off-grid parcel is located 35 minutes north of an historic northern Arizona pioneer town with good county road access. The land is situated at 6,000 above sea level in the heart of prime grazing ranchland. For over a century ranchers have raised healthy herds of free-ranging cattle in this area. Today the land is available for those seeking large parcel ownership in quiet wilderness environment free of big city noise and congestion. The property has a slight slope from north to the south with a nice blend of tree coverage and some meadows for good solar opportunities and outstanding views of the picturesque mountains. The fine sandy loam soil is ideal for growing abundant harvest of organic vegetables and fruit trees. Build your dream cabin and enjoy colorful sunrises and sunsets along with dramatic summer monsoon storms as they cross above the valley below. The county-maintained road access makes easy to get to this parcel. The residential, recreational and agricultural zoning allows livestock, RVing or camping use at owners discretion. St Johns is a charming pioneer town founded in the 1870s where youll find everything you need for your rural homestead including grocery stores, hardware stores, automotive stores, banks, restaurants, pharmacy, schools and churches. The winters here are mild, typically producing less than 18 of snow most of which falls at a rate of 2to 3 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 clear skies. Summer temperatures are mild with daytime highs averaging in the upper 80s; the summer lows average 60s. The 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 ranches lush native grasses vivid green. Sales price $53,000 with $10,600 down and payments of $661. Call First United Realty at 602-264-0000.