Location- Near I-10 and the NM Border. More specifically, near and around Paradise and Hilltop AZ on the Northeast slopes of the Chiricahua Mountains and east into the farm valley below.
Carrying Capacity – Deeded : 80 Head Year Long, State: 92 Head Year Long, BLM: Nominal, Forest: 91 Head for Winter 2010 and increasing in 2011
Total Range Carrying Capacity (not including irrigated lands, BLM or adverse lands): 202 head year long for 2010 and possibly increasing in 2011.
Elevation/Terrain – This ranch ranges in elevation from 4200' in the low country to over 7200' on the forest peaks. The headquarters is located along a county road near the center of the ranch at a little over 5000' elevation. The terrain is diverse with farm flat ground on the northeast end of the ranch, rolling hills and gramma grass valley's in the central areas. Then the ranch rises to forest peaks on the west end of the ranch.
Vegetation – The ranch is very productive related to feed growth. Round Valley has a strong browse and grass undergrowth, the Turkey Creek Valley and Jhus Canyon are plentiful in Gramma grasses, Oaks, and Junipers. The forest yields a lot of Gramma grasses, Juniper, Oaks and Pine Trees.
Water - Split Rock Ranch is well watered with good water distribution for ease of grazing. 4 -Livestock and Domestic Wells, 3-Irrigation Wells, Multiple Dirt Tanks - Multiple Springs in various levels of production, Miles of Pipeline with Drinkers
Cattle – No cattle are included with the sale of the ranch but the cattle are available by private treaty.
Water and Fence- The ranch is fenced and cross fenced, with many wells, developed springs, pipelines and drinkers.
Corrals- There are two shipping corrals and a set of pens at the house.
+The Savage corrals, located in Round Valley, have water and boast brand new steel welded corrals with giant Hackberry trees shading the end of the corrals.
+The Stockade corrals, located near the forest allotment and the base of Split Rock, have water and are recently reinforced.
+The pens at the house are recently reworked, have water, turnout into the horse pastures, and function well for horses or a few calves.
Housing- The house is an older liveable site built ranch home near the middle of the ranch. The home has water, electric, telephone and is easily accessed by a county maintained road.
Fallow Farm Ground- There is a massive irrigation well with historic production of 3000 GPM (+/-) on State land. Plus there is another irrigation well on deeded. They were both farmed in the past.
Notes- The Split Rock Ranch is presented to you by Scott Thacker of AZ Ranch Real Estate for the first time in 40 years. The ranch boasts over 6000 acres of deeded lands and patented lands, located adjacent to Paradise Arizona in arguably the most beautiful scenery in Arizona. This is a strong working 200 plus head cattle ranch, pregnant with immense unrealized potential. The future of this ranch is bright. Increased AG production could be developed in the irrigated lands. If you have the interest, the potential for real estate, retreats, and/or vineyard development should be explored. "Buyers may also purchase the East side of the ranch with: 4,000 Deeded, A Ranch House, 7,000 Acres of State, 1,200 Acres of BLM and the Irrigated ground for $1.6 Million. Ask Scott Thacker for details."
Acreage: 71 +/- Deeded Acres, 37,103 +/- Acres (58 Sections) AZ State, 153,451 +/- Acres (239 Sections) BLM, 32,980 +/- Acres (51 Sections) Other Total land under fence approximately 223,515 Acres (349 Sections)
Carrying Capacity: Yearlong capacity is 535 Head +Plus very large ephemeral increases based on rain and annual BLM/State approval
Elevation/Terrain: Mostly level desert ranches ranging from 1100' elevation to 100' elevation with hills and peaks above that on the Saddle Mountain Ranch
Vegetation: Typical Arizona low desert with a strong year long production of browse in the washes and foothills. This feed consists of Mesquite, Ironwood, Palo Verde, Catclaw and Mormon Tea. During wet winters there can be immense ephemeral production maturing in the Winter and Spring with Fileria. Many other seasonal grasses including: Six Weeks Grass, Indian Wheat
Water: 14 Wells, 3 Pipelines, 10 Dirt Tanks, 2 Haul Water Locations, 4 CAP Waters
Fees/Taxes: BLM - $1.35 AUM, AZ State Land Department - $2.29 AUM
Improvements: These ranches consists of fencing, cross fencing, wells, dirt tanks, pipelines, traps, corrals, and CAP water taps. There is a manufactured home for an owner or manager well located between the Saddle Mountain and the North Clem Ranches.
Notes: This is an assemblage of four ranches known as the North Clem, Saddle Mountain, Artex and Arnold Allotment. Historically these have been strong ranches for steers and ephemeral use with large increases during the winter. Additionally, thse ranches have a large enough year long capacity to support 535 head year long or a minimum of 1070 steers seasonally. If you're interested in ranching as a business, you owe it to yourself to research this opportunity.
OWNER MAY CARRY AND/OR SPLIT THE RANCHES. INQUIRE WITH SCOTT OR JIM FOR DETAILS
0 Clem North & Saddle Mountain Ranches Buckeye AZ 85326
Remarks:
Clem North Ranch:
Location- West of Phoenix on I-10 to the Salome exit. The ranch lies on both sides of Salome Hwy and North of I-10. A smaller portion of the ranch lies South of I-10 and East of Salome exit. The ranch is North of Harquahala Valley and South of Harquahala Mountain.
Acreage-99,995 +/- or approximately 156 Sections, Deeded – 51 +/- Acres (assessor #506-58-013A and #506-14-043A), State – 21,878 +/- Acres on the AZ State Grazing Lease #05-1634, BLM – 45,867 +/- Acres on the BLM Permit #3017, Other – 32,250 +/- Acres unfenced private
Carrying Capacity – 267 Head on BLM Permit #3017, 130 Head on State of AZ #05-1634, 397 yearlong
Elevation/Terrain – Level at about 1,400 feet
Vegetation – Annual and perennial grasses, filarial, mesquite, palo verde and normal desert vegetation.
Water – 6 Wells, 4 Stocktanks, Pipeline & 4 locations to pump water on CAP Canal
Fees/Taxes - $1.35 / AUM – BLM, $2.29 / AUM - AZ State Land Department
Improvements– Manufactured home located between the North Clem and Saddle Mountain Ranches. Miles of new fencing plus perimeter and cross fencing, 2 new sets of corrals, wells & pipeline.
Notes- This is a nice large desert ranch, with living quarters that is rated for 397 head yearlong and has a long history of large winter increases during wet years. This ranch is close to the Phoenix area yet far enough away to avoid being “in town”.
Saddle Mountain Ranch:
Location– Harquahala Valley, just Southwest of Tonopah, South of I-10, and the Saddle Mountain lies in the Northeast portion of the ranch. The 491st Ave. alignment is basically the West border of the ranch and the Dobbins Road alignment is about the Southern Border.
Acreage- Approximately 11,360 +/- or about 17.75 +/- Sections, Deeded – 20 +/- Acres (assessor #506-28-034A), State – 900 +/- Acres on AZ State Grazing Lease #05-71589, BLM – 10,440 +/- Acres on BLM Permit #3072
Carrying Capacity – 54 head year round, more depending on wet winters. (49 on the BLM and 5 on the State). The ranch has turned out 400-500 head with no problem during wet years according to previous stockmen.
Elevation/Terrain – 1,300’ to 1,700’ elevation throughout most of the ranch. Saddle Mountain peaks out much higher. The terrain is level away from the mountain and foothills approaching the mountain.
Vegetation – Typical low desert vegetation. Palo Verde, Mesquite, Cat Claw & Ironwood trees along with seasonal grasses and browses such as Six Weeks Grass, Indian Wheat, Filarea.
Water – 3 reservoirs (two of the dirt tanks are recently cleaned) and 2 water haul locations that can seasonably pump out of irrigation canals.
Fees/Taxes - AZ State Grazing Lease $147.18 for 2009-2010. BLM Fees $1.35 per AUM ($746.55 in 2009). Taxes for deeded acres $1,454.00 for 2008 (taxes were not in Ranch status for 2008)
Improvements– Fencing and waters. (Complete list of BLM and State Improvements of record are available.
Notes- This is a nice large desert ranch located within easy access to the west valley of Phoenix. This ranch is priced right, and the deeded land in that area should be of great value in the future.
Commercial Building, 8400' on 2.25 acres. 8 Bathrooms, Kitchen, 6 big classrooms or offices, library, reception area. Was used for Day Care business now it's leased to TLC for Handicap Therapy. Has potential for other business opportunities.
PRICE REDUCED! 62 ACRES MOSTLY IRRIGATED. HIGHWAY 8 FRONTAGE. GREAT POTENTIAL. OWNER MAY SPLIT. OWNER MAY CARRY.
Listing#:
226924
Price:
$385,000
Address:
15950 W. Scrub Brush Road Marana AZ 85653
Remarks:
Frizzell's Arena
Location: 15950 W Scrub Brush Road, Marana, AZ
Zoning: RH - Pima County
Acreage: 20 Deeded Acres
Utilities: Trico Electric & Century Link Telephone
Water: 1-Well 550' deep, 3HP Pump
Vegetation/Terrain: Flat & Developed
Taxes/Fees: $2498 / 2011
Improvements: 320' by 150' Lighted Roping Arena, 320' by 30' Calf Roping Alley, Bucking Chutes, Grandstands, Announcers Booth, Squeeze, Cattle Pens, Loading Chute, Horse Pens, Shop and a nice 2000 Cavco Doublewide Living Quarters
Notes: This is a well established roping arena near Marana, AZ. The arena hosts many events including the Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo Association Events.
Listing#:
226412
Price:
$375,000
Address:
739 Backwoods Trail Lakeside AZ 85929
Remarks:
Beautiful home on 2.5 acres with pipe fencing, barn, private well, stalls and barn. Super efficient with ETS heat and woodstove. Quiet setting only minutes from shopping and recreation. Huge master suite and large bedrooms. Vaulted ceilings, great kitchen. Close to National Forest.
Listing#:
225126
Price:
$375,000
Address:
0 Mission A Ranch Benson AZ 00000
Remarks:
Mission A Ranch
Acreage: 60 Deeded Acres (Cochise County Assessor #208-48-001 & 208-48-005) 9,408 Acres (Arizona State Grazing lease #005-114150-00)
Carrying Capacity: State rated at 85 Head yearlong.
Elevation/Terrain: Rolling from 3600' to 4000'
Vegetation: Mesquite, Needle Gramma, Six Weeks Grass, Sacaton
Water: 4 Wells, 3 Dirt Tanks
Improvements: Bunk house, barn, corrals, shop & well on State Land. 3 range wells (1 loated on deeded land), Pipeline to large steel storage tank, multiple troughs, 4 pastures & 3 traps
Notes: Good ranch rated at 85 head ranch year long. Headquarters has easy access to I-10 & Benson, AZ. INCLUDES: living quarters, tack room, barn & shop
Location– 12 miles South of San Manual on the West side of the San Pedro River
Zoning—GR, Jurisdiction—Pinal County
Acreage- Deeded – 7.47 Acres, AZ State Grazing Lease #05-1589 — 6,235 Acres (9 Sections)
Carrying Capacity – 48 Head year long
Pastures— 7 Acre horse pasture on deeded, 1 Section pasture on State, 8 Section pasture on State, 2 Traps on State
Elevation/Terrain – From Mesquite Bosques at 2,700’ to rolling hills and draws at 3,800’
Vegetation – Mesquites, Saguaros, Filleria, Browse, and Gramma Grasses on the higher elevations
Water- Deeded Water - 1 Solar Submersible well with 10,000 gallon tank, new solar panel and rebuilt pump in 2009, AZ State Lease Water - 2 Seasonal dirt tanks, 1 Well, solar with 5,000 gallon water tank and drinker, 2 solar panels and rebuilt pump December 2010, 1 Well, electric with pressure tank and drinker. New pump 1 pipe and pressure tank year 2010, 1 Drinker from shared developed spring, 1 Undeveloped seasonal spring
Cattle – Approximately 37 Cows in production (many with calves), 2 Bulls
Fees/Taxes - AZ State $1325 per AUM
Property taxes—$175 for all 7.47 acres
Improvements- Working corrals on State Land with calf table and squeeze chute, 3 Outbuildings - 1 Small tack room, 1 Metal storage 8 x 20 with roll up door, 1 Very nice bunk house with 2 car garage. (Buyer should obtain a permit from the state and pay the state any necessary leases to live in the bunk house full time).
Notes- Cactus Ridge Ranch is a great little ranch to get started, get away, or retire. Rated by the state at 48 head year long. The ranch is well watered, highly improved including a very nice bunkhouse on the state land. 7 deeded acres and 9+ sections of Az State grazing lease. Ranch might be a candidate for FSA.
