Secluded Desert Property In The Shadows Of Keystone Peak

The subject property is a 1.14 acre lot located along Calvin Ave in Diamond Bell Ranches, a sprawling residential subdivision situated just south of Three Points and only thirty miles outside Tucson.

Diamond Bell Ranches consists of thirteen units of land designated for residential development. While a few of these units are made up of dense clusters of home sites, much of the subdivision remains sparsely developed. The subject property is located in one such region where population growth has yet to catch up. This suggests not only that a landowner here can still experience a great deal of privacy, but that values will only appreciate with time.

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: S. Sierra Mountain Road is the major arterial which cuts through Diamond Bell Ranch from north to south. This road begins at Arizona State Route 86, is paved and is an easy access road throughout the subdivision up to and including within seven blocks of the subject property. While those last few blocks are not paved and are made up instead of a dirt and sand consistency, our photographer indicated that they were still in good condition and very easy to navigate. This includes Calvin Ave, along which the subject property is located.

Power & Utilities: There are no residential power lines at the subject parcel, nor does it sit within a mile of any substantial development. Because of this, anyone looking to develop this land is advised to research alternative forms of power such as solar panels. Anyone looking to investigate the cost of getting service to the subject property is encouraged to contact Tucson Electric Power, the local utility servicing this region.

Zoning: Diamond Bell Ranches is zoned CR-1 Single Residence Zone, a designation which allows for residential development including site built, custom and modular homes as well as certain agricultural uses. To learn more about the CR-1 Zoning Designation, please see the PDF linked here.

No HOA: Despite being a developed community with paved roads, utilities and many respectable home sites, the Diamond Bell Ranches subdivision has no HOA and no annual dues associated with land ownership. 

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions: When the Diamond Bell Ranches subdivision was created, the developer drew up a set of covenants and restrictions to run with the land. While most of these are what we like to refer to as "reasonable, good neighbor restrictions" dealing primarily with the disposal of trash and prohibitions on excess noise, there are a few covenants that deal with acceptable structures for the region as well as minimum square footage requirements of those structures. Because of this, anyone considering purchasing the land is encouraged to review the Diamond Bell Ranches Covenants and Restrictions document found here.

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions, Cont'd: Notable conditions enumerated in the above-linked CCR document include the following: All lots are to be used for residential purposes; Structures should be a minimum of 1,000 square feet; Horses are allowed as long as no more than two per parcel.

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions, Cont'd: While this sort of document is important for a buyer to familiarize themselves with, it should be noted that much of what is enumerated here either conforms to local zoning or has become unenforceable in the years since the document was originally recorded. And when we write "unenforceable" we're specifically referring to the portion that discusses a committee appointed or elected to supervise and enforce building permits and design. No such committee currently exists or has for some time as it was likely disbanded by resident-members some decades ago in deference to the aforementioned County Zoning Office.

Acceptable Structures: Please note that this is a residential subdivision and one where land is not meant to be used recreationally. RVs, Tents and Camping are things which can only be used or done for restricted periods of time and only with the proper permits. Additionally, neither mobile homes nor tiny homes would be permitted here. That said, Diamond Bell Ranches is home to a diverse set of structures built in different sizes and styles. Included in the gallery at the bottom of this page is a sample of the types of dwellings that would be permitted here. 

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. 

Fire Station: It should be noted that the Three Points Fire Station is located within three miles of the subject property.

Diamond Bell Ranch is located just outside the town of Three Points. While small, this community does boast some grocery and supply stores such as a Dollar General, Family Dollar and Ace Hardware. In addition, it is also home to the Robles Elementary School, a Community Center, a Veterans Memorial Park and a few churches.

For anything you can’t find in Three Points, Tucson is only forty minutes northeast of here. Known as the second largest city in Arizona and home to a population of over a half million people, this region is home to everything from shopping and dining, nightlife, sporting events, professional services, medical facilities and anything else you might need.