This 36.68-acre parcel in Apache County's Elk Valley Ranches delivers the space and seclusion you're seeking without sacrificing accessibility. Located at the end of a well-maintained dirt road, this level property offers an ideal foundation for your Arizona ranch, cabin, or off-grid retreat while ensuring you can reach your land year-round. Most importantly, this property borders hundreds of thousands of acres of Arizona State Trust Land along its northern boundary—essentially giving you access to endless public land for recreation and exploration.

Property Features:

• 36.68 acres of level terrain in Apache County, Arizona
• Borders hundreds of thousands of acres of Arizona State Trust Land on northern boundary
• End-of-road location ensures maximum privacy and quiet
• Direct access via maintained dirt road (N6464) along southeastern boundary
• Part of Elk Valley Ranches with light, flexible covenants that preserve freedom while protecting your investment
• Level topography simplifies construction and development planning
• Off-grid living with excellent solar potential due to high desert location
• Well installation recommended for water access, or water hauling as alternative

Unmatched Public Land Access: The northern border of this property connects directly to Arizona State Trust Land, providing you with recreational access to hundreds of thousands of acres. This means unlimited hiking, hunting (with proper permits), wildlife viewing, and exploration opportunities literally steps 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.

Community Benefits: Elk Valley Ranches maintains very light covenants that focus on preserving the area's residential and recreational character while giving you remarkable freedom to use your land as you see fit. You can build a traditional home, modular home, or mobile home without size restrictions. The covenants welcome ranching activities—you can raise horses, cattle, and other livestock (swine are prohibited). Camping and recreational vehicle use are encouraged, making this perfect for extended stays while you plan or build. The community handles road maintenance, ensuring reliable year-round access while preserving the rural character that draws people to this area.

Location and Climate: This property sits in Arizona's high desert country at approximately 6,000 feet elevation, providing a climate that's significantly cooler and more comfortable than the lower desert regions around Phoenix and Tucson. Apache County enjoys over 300 days of sunshine annually with four distinct seasons. Summer highs average in the mid-80s with cool nights dropping into the 60s, while winter temperatures are mild with highs around 50°F and lows in the 20s. The area receives about 12 inches of annual precipitation, including occasional winter snow that typically melts within a day or two. This elevation and climate make year-round outdoor activities comfortable and provide excellent conditions for solar power systems.

Your property sits 34 minutes from St. Johns, a historic town that serves as the Apache County seat, where you'll find grocery stores, hardware supplies, essential services, and a hospital. The area offers easy access to some of Arizona's most spectacular outdoor recreation. Lyman Lake State Park provides boating and fishing opportunities, while the vast Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest stretches across much of the region, offering millions of acres for hiking, camping, and hunting. The property lies within Game Management Unit 2A, known for excellent elk hunting with over-the-counter tags available.

Area Amenities: Beyond the extensive State Trust Land access, you're positioned to explore Arizona's diverse landscapes. The Petrified Forest National Park and Painted Desert are within an hour's drive, showcasing some of the most unique geology in the Southwest. The White Mountains to the south offer cooler summer retreats and winter recreation, while the historic Route 66 runs nearby, connecting you to Arizona's rich frontier history. This location provides the perfect balance of isolation and accessibility—far enough from urban areas to enjoy true peace and quiet, yet close enough to amenities when needed.

Development Considerations: This is an off-grid property, meaning you'll need to plan for water access through well drilling or hauling, waste management through septic installation, and electricity through solar panels or generator systems. The level terrain and good access make these improvements more straightforward than on many rural properties. Both Apache County's agricultural zoning and Elk Valley Ranches' flexible covenants allow considerable freedom in building types and property uses.

Pricing: Cash price: $29,400 Owner financing available: $5,500 down, $454.44/month for 72 months (total $38,220)

This rare combination of private land ownership with direct access to hundreds of thousands of acres of public land, plus the benefits of a well-managed community with light restrictions, creates an exceptional opportunity for those seeking both freedom and security. Contact us to discuss the property details and arrange a visit to see both your land and the vast public lands that border it.

At Ashbrook Land Company we perform extensive research into all of our properties before listing them, but it is ultimately the buyer's responsibility to perform their due diligence before purchase. The information provided on this page is, to the best of our knowledge, correct, and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All prospective buyers are encouraged to contact the county to confirm legality or feasibility of any future development plans. Rural, undeveloped land can be dangerous due to terrain, weather, and poor or non-existent road access and calls for caution when visiting. Ashbrook Land Company will not be held responsible for any action or outcomes by visitors to a property of ours. We make no warranties or representations about the land, its condition, or what can be built on the property. Property lines in photos and the LandID interactive map are approximate and for visual purposes only. GIS/aerial maps vary slightly from actual property boundaries.