Saint Johns, AZ 85936 - Apache County

Woodland Valley Ranch 37.54 acres parcel secluded within one of Arizona's most beautiful private ranches located near the historic pioneer community of St. Johns, AZ. St.Johns is nestled in a lush fertile valley high atop the cool-clear highlands of the beautiful Colorado Plateau. With its abundant water supply, rich farming soils and comfortable year-round climate, St. Johns was the perfect location for the pioneer families who settled the valley in the Spring of 1874. The town is now the Apache County seat. Rich in pioneer history and steeped in rural traditions, this charming town offers Woodland Valley Ranch owners a full compliment of nearby services.

The Ranch offers spacious 36 acre parcels of lush grassy meadows, heavily wooded ridge tops and stunning rock formations and is just minutes from top fishing, hunting & boating. The weather is a distinct 4-seasons, yet all mild. 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 average high temperature in the coldest month of January is 50 degrees. Summer temperatures are mild with daytime highs averaging in the upper 80's. Summer temperatures see additional cooling with the arrival of the seasonal monsoon rains. Typically arriving in mid-July, these refreshing afternoon rains spark a profusion of colorful wildflowers and turn the ranch's lush native range grasses vivid green. Private wells are allowed. The land has a secure groundwater supply from its positioning over two defined aquifers, the massive Coconino Sandstone Aquifer and the overlying Bidahochi aquifer. Drilling depths are economical and windmill pumping common throughout the area. In addition, a free access well is available to the property owner 24/7 for water hauling or RV tank replenishment.

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.

This is a secluded location and best suited for people seeking large acreage ownership well away from neighboring owners and who place a premium on the freedom to use and work their land in a wilderness setting free of urban noise and pollution. All corner markers have been set by registered surveyors and the recorded map with all property dimensions is provided to the new owners. The maintained road access to the property is built entirely along title insured easements recorded with the county recorders office. The residential, recreational and agricultural zoning allows livestock, camping and RV use at the owners discretion. SELLER FINANCING with 20% and monthly payment of $329. First United Realty 602.264.0000.