Pre-Staked Lot With Cabin In Off-Grid Friendly Community Close To The Grand Canyon

The subject property is a 1.07 acre parcel located in the Grand Canyon subdivision, a rural residential community situated just thirty minutes south of the iconic National Park from which it gets its name.

Positioned just east of Valle between Route 64 and US Highway 180, and set against the backdrop of the San Francisco Peaks, this largely off-grid community sits within a short distance of more than a few enviable attractions including the ski resorts of the Arizona Snowbowl and the National Forests of both Coconino and Kaibab. When you combine that with the services and amenities offered in an upscale mountain community like nearby Flagstaff, it's easy to see why this is one of the most requested regions we sell land in.

When we speak of property we typically use an address -- 123 Main Street for instance. 

As most vacant land does not have a physical address, however, county governments will identify it in other ways, such as a "legal description", a parcel number or a tax code. The information provided in the table to the right are the ways in which the various state and county agencies will identify this specific parcel of land. These signifiers are important to have when speaking with these agencies - whether they be the assessor, the zoning office, or even the local utilities - and may prove invaluable when initiating conversations about whatever research a buyer intends to do.

Whenever one exists or has been assigned to the land, the physical address will be included in this table.

Roads & Access: The subject property is located along Sierra Way, a well-maintained dirt and gravel road which sits just a short distance from where Dewey Road enters the subdivision from Highway 180. Due both to its proximity to a major highway as well as the regular traffic from landowners developing nearby lots, both Sierra Way and the surrounding roads are all in good condition. While these roads can likely be navigated by any vehicle type, it's important to remember this is a higher altitude which receives regular snowfall in the winter. Because of this, anyone visiting the land is advised to take a larger truck or off-road capable vehicle.

Power & Utilities: While power lines can be found along the neighboring highways, they do not extend very far, if at all, into the subdivision. Because of this, most residents rely on solar panels to help bring power to their land. Anyone looking to build on this property is encouraged to investigate similar alternative energy sources. For those looking to research the cost involved in getting power extended to the subject property, they are advised to contact APS - Arizona Public Services, the utility company servicing this region.

Water Rights & Well Permits: As with most of the properties we sell, city water lines do not extend to this rural subdivision, and most residents of this region appear to rely on holding tanks of water which they refill and haul to their land. Anyone looking to develop the property with a well as their source of water is advised to contact the Arizona Department of Water Resources, the government entity responsible for issuing water rights and well permits within the state. A review of their website will also provide further information about the application process as well as the contact information for local well drillers.

Zoning: The Grand Canyon Subdivision is zoned AR - Agricultural Residential, a designation which allows for "low-density residential use where light agricultural activities can be conducted which are related to rural family living and pursuits." This may include everything from single family residences to small-scale hobby farming. To learn more about the AR Zoning Designation, please review this PDF which is an excerpt from the County Zoning Ordinance.

No HOA: The Grand Canyon Subdivision has no HOA and there are no annual dues associated with land ownership here.

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions: In addition to having no HOA, the Grand Canyon Subdivision has no covenants, conditions or restrictions (CCRs) recorded with the County. This means there are no subdivision restrictions on land use either.

Acceptable Structures: Per the AR Zoning Designation, everything from SFRs, mobile and manufactured homes as well as travel trailers and 5th Wheels can be used as permanent residences (though travel trailers and 5th Wheels will require a Conditional Use Permit for the installation of a permanent wastewater system). Additionally, there are no restrictions outlined in the zoning documents as to minimum square footage. This means tiny homes can also be built on the land and used as a permanent residence.

Camping & RVs: RVs are acceptable here with a Temporary Use Permit good for up to 100 Days. This of course will allow you to RV close to the Grand Canyon for almost the entire length of the summer.

Miscellaneous Uses: In addition to residential uses, the zoning for this region allows for other applications such as agricultural and some commercial uses. Small-scale hobby farming as well as the raising of limited amounts of livestock are acceptable here and some landowners have even taken to developing their property and then renting it out through Airbnb

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The Hemingway Land Company does our best to represent the properties we list as accurately as possible. Our research, however, will always be limited. 

Because of this, included in the table to the right is a list of the relevant state and county governments, agencies and authorities as well as local utilities (and all their respective websites and contact information) which should help to answer any questions a buyer may have about developing this specific property.

Whenever possible it is best to speak with these agencies first as they will always be a far greater source of information about the local region and the regulations which govern it. 

Cabin: The subject property boasts a 12 x 16 cabin. The cabin has five rectangular windows - two facing south, two facing east, one facing north - and two hexagonal windows at the top of the east and west A-frames. It has been partially insulated with additional insulation and dry wall left over. There are a few additional cleaning and building supplies in the cabin as well as a gas grill, table and ladder found outside. As Hemingway Land buys properties "As Is" and sells our properties "As Is" all of these items will be included in the sale of the land and become the property of the new owner.

Access Code: It should be noted that the cabin is secured with a lock that can be opened via access code. Whoever purchases the property will be provided with that access code.

Property Boundary Markers: Property boundary markers can be found marking the corners of this parcel (see photos in the gallery at the bottom of this page). This can be a significant benefit to anyone purchasing the land as you will not have to incur the cost of an expensive survey.

Topography: Like most of the land in this subdivision, the subject property consists of a level terrain which should be easy to park, camp and build on. Additionally, while the property is largely clear of vegetation, this part of Arizona does boast quite a bit of juniper trees, pinyon and ponderosa pines, further making the surroundings quite scenic.

Valle: The subject property sits just a mile and a half from Valle, a small, census-designated town located along State Road 64 half-way between Flagstaff and The Grand Canyon. While many would assume this small town has little more to offer than gas, convenience stores, some tchotchke shops and a hotel - all primarily catering to the tourists visiting the Grand Canyon - it also boasts an impressive number of amenities for the residents of the nearby Grand Canyon subdivision. Because of this, those living here will have access to a hardware store, bulk water supply stations, private garbage service, weekly farmer's markets and food trucks. 

Flagstaff: For those looking for more than what Valle can provide, Flagstaff is only a quick forty-minute drive south along the 180. Consisting of a population of a little over 77,000, this quaint mountain community boasts top tier medical services, major universities and plenty of great bars and restaurants. It also has plenty of big box stores such as Wal Mart and Home Depot, perfect for bulk grocery and supply runs.

The subject property sits in close proximity to both the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests, making this land ideal for hunters looking to take advantage of the native populations of elk, antelope, mule and whitetail deer and bears that call this region home. In fact, the Grand Canyon subdivision has a number of landowners that use these properties exclusively for hunting cabins or base camps for seasonal hunting trips. For more information about obtaining a hunting or fishing license, you can visit the Arizona Game and Fish Department website linked here.

In addition to the myriad hunting opportunities in this area, owning land in this region will also allow you to take advantage of all the iconic outdoor attractions found in this part of Arizona. Besides the obvious Grand Canyon, this area also boasts easy access to the white-water rafting found in Lake Powell, or the many local skiing destinations such as the Arizona Snowbowl. Explore the canyons and trails offered throughout such attractions as Glen Canyon National Park, Wupatki National Monument, Walnut Canyon or even Slide Rock National Park. This region is even home to the Meteor Crater, the world's best preserved meteor impact site.