Land for Sale in Northern Arizona
Spectacular Natural Views Near Holbrook, Arizona
Northern Arizona Property Overview
This undeveloped land in Sun Valley, Arizona is close to Holbrook, AZ and only 30 minutes from Snowflake, AZ. Build your permanent residence, vacation home, visit for outdoor recreation, or keep it as a savvy property investment.
The subdivision is bordered by 10,000+ acres of state-owned and BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land, providing easy access to hiking, hunting, fishing, and many other outdoor adventures. It’s some of the highest ground in the entire area, excluding the mountains.
Property Highlights
- Gorgeous scenery near the Painted Desert
- Undeveloped, off-grid land
- Spacious 1.25 acre and 2.5 acre parcels with room to build and enjoy.
- Located 6 miles east of Holbrook, AZ in Sun Valley, Arizona
- Located 30 minutes from Snowflake, AZ
- Very private: borders 10,000 acres public land (state-owned and BLM land)
- Zoned AG-1: Homes, mobile homes, and modular homes are allowed.
- Camping and RVs are allowed on an occasional basis
- Cell phones work nearly everywhere here
- Taxes are about $30 per year, and no liens or back taxes are owed
Subdivision Details
These undeveloped lots—on the north side of I-40—are the final phase of the Arizona Rancheros subdivision, which makes up the Sun Valley community.
Original parts of the Sun Valley development include a post office, a fire and medic rescue station, a school, several churches, RV sales and an RV park, a livestock auction house, several businesses and about 100 to 150 homes. This newer section sits in the northernmost portion and has the best views!
There are no homes in this area of Sun Valley yet, as most properties are being sold for the first time in many years. Lots are comfortably close to town, but not in a fully-developed subdivision..
Every parcel fronts on a legally platted road. Some of the existing roads are usable, but most are not yet graded in, so driving the family sedan to the property may not be possible. A 4-wheel drive or SUV will get you everywhere.
Property Restrictions & Characteristics
There are no subdivision restrictions for Arizona Rancheros: homes, mobile homes, and modular homes are allowed. There is no POA or HOA association. Camping and RVs are allowed on an occasional basis, which is great for visiting the area.
There are no time limits on when to build, and no requirement to ever build. There are no liens or back taxes owed on the property.
The subdivision corners and boundaries were surveyed and staked, but the individual lots were not. You may eventually want to have your property surveyed.
Property Power & Water
Power is close by—near the highway exit, and along Route 77 (about 2 miles west)—but not to these parcels yet. We were told that the power company will run power for the first 1/4 mile for free. For 2 new customers this is 1/2 mile, for 4 new customers 1 full mile, etc.
Water is via storage or well, if you decide to have one drilled. Sewage would be by septic when you build. The City Of Holbrook's water company recently ran a 4" main water line from Holbrook to the Hopi Travel Plaza, which is just over a mile west of the subdivision exit. This water line adds to the future potential water supply for this subdivision.
Holbrook sits atop the largest water aquifer in Arizona and most of the southwest. This aquifer can supply excellent water in almost any quantity, making water very inexpensive and plentiful.
Local Attractions and Information
As the county seat, Holbrook, Arizona is the economic hub for northeastern Arizona, with an airport and every high quality facility you could ask for. It has 3 community parks, a public library, museum, recreation center, swimming pool, 8 tennis courts, 8 racquetball courts, 6 softball fields, community centers, a golf course, bowling alley, shooting range, and the county fairgrounds. You’ll also find an array of medical facilities, schools, grocery stores, banks, restaurants, and more.
Nostalgic Route 66 runs through Holbrook, with gift shops, petrified wood shops, restaurants, and the famous Wigwam Motel.
Nearby Hopi Travel Plaza has a Burger King, another restaurant, a western wear shop, gift shop, Native American art store, a general store, auto and truck service, etc., and is owned by the Hopi Indians.
Top destinations within a 1-hour drive
- Petrified Forest National Park and Painted Desert
- Apache, Hopi, Zuni, and Navajo reservations
- Show Low, AZ
- Arizona’s White Mountains
- Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area - a beautiful place for camping, fishing, picnicking, and boating
- St. Johns, AZ has one of the finest equestrian centers in the state and can entertain the real horse lover
- Lyman Lake State Park - a 1,500 acre reservoir. There are no boat size restrictions and it’s great for fishing and all types of water sports.
- Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest - trails, rivers, lakes, and streams, popular for hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and many other outdoor activities.
- Homolovi State Park - fascinating archaeological insights near Winslow, AZ
The available lots are just a few hours from the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Canyon De Chelly, Rainbow Bridge, Glen Canyon, and many more exciting places.
The region has excellent air quality, low humidity and averages 272 days of sunshine annually, making solar power an excellent low cost choice. The 5,400' elevation makes for excellent year-round temperatures.
According to the Navajo County Approved Comprehensive Plan, only 18% of county land falls under individual and corporate ownership. The rest is owned by Native American Reservations, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau Of Land Management, and the State of Arizona.
We have more properties available in the area.
Important Buyer Notes
No business or commercial activity of any kind is allowed involving a property under loan contract. Any plans you might have of a commercial nature must wait until the property is paid for in full and ownership has been transferred to you.
In Navajo County you cannot be issued a building permit or residential address while a property is under a loan contract. You will need to pay the property off in full and have it deeded to you first.
Driving Directions
- From Interstate 40, take Exit 294 (the Sun Valley Exit)
- Drive north on Sun Valley Road for 1/2 mile
- Turn right and drive east on Pima Road for 3 miles
- Turn left on Sheri Road and drive north for 4.35 miles to the intersection with Cash Lane.
From there, exact directions will vary for each property.
Sheri Road is two lanes wide and is in generally good condition with only a couple of rough spots. Once you get to the top, there are a few rougher dirt roads leading in through these units. The drive to the top is a gentle slope and has incredible views to the east.