City water and electric to the lot line with stunning mountain views!

Build your dream desert escape here in the mountain foothills of Rio Rico. This 0.98-acre homesite with city water and electric at the lot line is in a quiet picturesque community near the Santa Rita and San Cayetano mountains in southern Arizona. It has stunning views, only a few nearby neighbors, and endless possibilities. Bring all your ideas for a southwestern or Mediterranean-style site-built home and transform this land into your new happy place. In an area of steady growth, this property is a solid opportunity for investment or a perfect location to build a home among beautiful desert surroundings and mountains.

View our footage of the Rio Rico area in a video here.

This property is easily accessible on a county maintained gravel road in the Rio Rico Estates subdivision. There is a wonderful building site on top of an elevated viewpoint, with a seasonal creek at the rear of the property. Intended for residential use, there is access to most utilities, including electricity lines at the lot line along the road and city water to the lot line. A new water service tap would be required. Contact Liberty Utilities for information: (844) 367-2030. A private septic system would be required. Access to all utilities should be verified by buyer.

This subdivision has no active covenants, however there is a voluntary property owner’s association in the area (Rio Rico Community Association – dues are $45/year). Zoning regulations are dictated by the county as part of the Rio Rico Community District. The minimum size for a single-family dwelling is 1,200 square feet, including garages and roofed, screened patios. Please verify your plans with the County Planning and Zoning Department at (831) 454-2580.

Rio Rico is a hidden gem just an hour south of Tucson. This small town with 19,000 residents is the kind of place where you know your neighbors and strangers wave at you on the road. It is a town large enough to offer modern conveniences like schools, shopping, a hardware store, groceries and restaurants, but small enough to avoid the noise and pollution of the big city. The schools here are excellent and cost of living is low, making this an attractive place for young families. With an elevation of 3,600 feet above sea level, the weather here is much cooler than Phoenix or Tucson, making it an ideal for outdoor adventures.

Rio Rico is a very safe place to live. Nogales, Arizona (population 20,000) has many employers and is just nine miles south and close to the Mexican Border. You can also park your car on the U.S. side of the border and walk to Nogales, Sonora, Mexico (population 220,000) where you can find endless stores, restaurants, healthcare providers, and entertainment options. If you prefer to stay on the U.S. side of the border, Tucson (population 540,000) is easily accessible from I-19.

This property is in a prime location in one of Southern Arizona’s most desirable towns and priced competitively. Don’t miss out and contact us now!

*Property boundaries in photos are approximate*

At Ashbrook Land Company we perform in-depth, 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.