Secluded Corner Lot Close To Concho Lake

Location & Size: The subject property is a 1.04 acre corner lot located in Concho Valley, a sprawling residential subdivision situated just east of State Road 61 and only three miles from the Concho Lake.

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 Road 5138 roughly four miles east of State Road 61. While the drive out to this property may begin on paved and well-maintained dirt/gravel roads, the closer you get to the land, the harder these roads become to traverse. Because of this, anyone looking to purchase or scout the property is advised to take a larger truck or off-road capable vehicle with them. In addition, it should be noted that the subject property has 130 feet of road frontage along its western boundary, and over 267 feet of road frontage along its southern boundary.

Power & Utilities: While power can be found throughout many parts of this subdivision, it should be noted that the subject property sits in a more undeveloped region which contains neither power nor underground utilities. In fact, per our photographer's report, the nearest power lines are roughly one mile west of the subject property. Because of this, anyone looking to develop the land should investigate alternative methods of obtaining power such as solar. Anyone looking to investigate the cost and logistics of getting power extended to the subject property is encouraged to contact Navopache Electric Cooperative, the local utility servicing this region.

No HOA: While the Concho Valley subdivision does not have a formal HOA, and while there are no annual dues associated with land ownership here, this subdivision was created with a number of covenants and restrictions. While most of these are what we like to refer to as "reasonable, logical, good-neighbor restrictions", anyone considering the purchase of land here is encouraged to review the Concho Valley Covenants & Restrictions by following this link.

Building Guidelines: Per the CCRs, some general building guidelines to be aware of in this region include: There is a 12 Month time limit on building from the time of ground-breaking. Any structure built on the land must be a minimum of 900 sqft and no taller than 35 feet in height. Mobile homes are acceptable as long as they are at least 40 feet in length and 12 feet in width. RVs and Travel Trailers may be used recreationally for a period of up to 90 Days or as a temporary dwelling with a building permit.

Zoning: In addition to the CCRs, the subject property is zoned Agricultural General, a provision which "provides for the continuation of agricultural, recreational, limited residential...and other land uses that are consistent with rural land areas." This provision of course allows for the construction and use of single family residences, mobile and modular homes, but it also allows for the breeding, raising and training of certain livestock, including horses, cattle, sheep and goats. While the CCRs may be more relevant than the County Zoning, anyone looking to learn more about the Agricultural General provisions is encouraged to read this excerpt from the Apache County Zoning Ordinance or contact the Apache County Planning & Zoning office here.

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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. 

Topography: The subject property has a pronounced slope to it, rising from west to east. While the western portion of the property is flat enough to build a structure or park a trailer, those building on the higher end of the property may be rewarded with better views of the surrounding valley.

Fencing: It should be noted that the subject property has fencing running along its northern and western boundaries (the southern boundary is the road) which will not only keep neighboring livestock off the land but may help to dictate parcel boundaries to the point of not needing to incur the cost of an expensive survey.

Nearby Towns: While Concho - and really the whole of Apache County - are largely rural areas, you'll be glad to know the subject property sits only twenty minutes from the county seat of St. Johns in the east and the more developed Show Low in the west. While Show Low boasts a population of no more than 12,000 residents it is home to a surprising number of big box stores such as Wal Mart and Home Depot, as well as a number of grocery stores, pharmacies and fast food restaurants. In addition, the town is also home to the Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center, the Show Low Regional Airport and the Thunder Raceway.

Concho Lake: It should be noted that the subject property sits roughly three miles east of Concho Lake, placing this desirable attraction within easy driving distance. While Concho is not a huge lake, it can still provide some decent afternoons of relaxing boating and fishing.