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Get your kicks on Route 66
Situated 50 miles from Flagstaff and Prescott, the small community of Ash Fork is secluded in the Arizona desert. This small town of less than 400 people originated as a quarry settlement and railroad town of the Old West along the famous Route 66. Several fires have devastated Ash Fork throughout its history, and Route 66 is less important thanks to the installation of Interstate 40 in the 1950s. Today, Ash Fork is a small, quiet village where homes sell for a quarter of the state’s average price of $430,000. It’s a relatively affordable option within driving distance of Seligman, the rodeo town of Prescott and the urban center of Flagstaff. “It’s for people who really want to be away from the hustle and bustle,” says local Realtor Paula Smith with RE/MAX of Ash Fork. “It’s got the nostalgia of Route 66 with easy access to north, south, east and west; you can head west to California, east to New Mexico and Colorado, and north to Utah, and south to Phoenix.”
Route 66 passes through Ash Fork and connects travelers to Flagstaff and Prescott.
Ash Fork has over a century of rich history focused around Route 66.
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Smalltown businesses
Daily life in Ash Fork revolves around Park Avenue, the community’s main, walkable thoroughfare. Locals eat breakfast and burgers at the Ranch House Café and sip cocktails and play arcade games at the colorfully-decorated Oasis Lounge. Residents can buy everyday goods at Family Dollar, while the Corral Market mini-mart at the Shell gas station has a deli section. The One 9 Fuel Stop, which is mostly a quick service stop for truckers and travelers, is also popular among locals for its pizza and breakfast sandwiches.
Local businesses in Ash Fork include thrift shops and souvenir boutiques.
What Knots is a second-hand store and food-bank in Ash Fork.
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Remembering the Old West
With a history strongly linked to the settlement of the Old West and the heyday of Route 66, Ash Fork is full of history and culture. Former Arizona Governor and radio personality Jack Williams is from here; he held office in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The historic Escalante Hotel was in town, and Ash Fork is still the site of several businesses connected to its Route 66 heritage. The Ash Fork Route 66 Museum tells the story of the town’s evolution from Old West settlement to highway community, and dedicated volunteers run this free attraction.
Ash Fork is an Old West railroad town 50 miles from the nearest city.
Ash Fork’s long history can be explored at the volunteer-run Route 66 Museum.
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Parcels and properties in Ash Fork
Devastating fires and traffic diversion away from Route 66 caused the population and housing inventory in Ash Fork to decline. New local businesses from bars to the rest stop, however, have brought in traffic from Interstate 40 and spurred a renewed interest in home and land buying. Parcels as large as 13 acres have sold for as little as $10,000, while fixer-upper homes and well-maintained ranch-style residences can go for $130,000 to $326,000.
Most homes in Ash Fork are ranch-style sitting on generous lots.
When the Santa Fe Railroad moved its main line, Ash Fork lost nearly half its population.
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Camping under the stars
While Ash Fork has no park system, residents are surrounded by wide-open desert. Just a few miles to the west, the 40-acre A Spark in the Dark Campground is a popular camping venue. Owned by a local who rents out the campground to travelers, this site is known for its nighttime sky display. Visitors describe the grounds as more like a National Forest campground than a usual dry-camping locale due to its immense size and variety of nature.
A Spark in the Dark Campground is just outside Ash Fork.
Ash Fork transitioned from a Wild West village to a stop on an iconic highway.
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A-rated education at Ash Fork High
Students start their education at Ash Fork Elementary School, which Niche awards an A-minus rating and recognizes as one of the state's top eight standout elementary schools. Learners go on to attend the A-rated Ash Fork Middle School—ranked number 2 on Niche’s list of standout middle schools in Arizona—and the B-rated Ash Fork High School. Ash Fork High was awarded the AZ Ed Foundation’s “A+ School of Excellence” title for its strong college and career readiness programs.
Ash Fork Elementary is under the jurisdiction of the Ash Fork Joint Unified School District.
The student population of Ash Fork Middle School is 74.
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Riding down Route 66
Ash Fork’s location along Historic Route 66, which partially overlaps with Interstate 40, means that travelers can be in Kingman within a 96-mile drive, Flagstaff in 52 miles and Prescott within 53 miles.
Ash Fork embodies the complex, rich history of Route 66.
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Ash Fork Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ash Fork, Williams sell after 177 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Ash Fork, Williams over the last 12 months is $112,500, down 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
CALLING ALL HUNTERS!!!! This is the most coveted of hunting grounds -Unit 10 - and sits at the top of the ranch. The Babbitt Ranch and endless sections of State Land are just to the North for privacy like you have only dreamed about. Want to be as far removed from the rat race as possible? This is your spot! Sit on top of the world and watch the wildlife roam the vast region. Hunt, camp,
Commercial lot on Park Ave and 2nd St. Corner Lot with great access. Downtown Ash Fork.!!! A rare find!!! The growing town of Ash Fork is ready for your next business venture. You build it and they will come!Owner financing available.
Rt 66 Prime Real Estate. Commercial. Site of the historic Hi Line Motel. This is a rare opportunity to own a great location for a future business in the town of Ash Fork. This little town is just begging for a return to its lively past. Tourism on Rt 66 is huge. Bring something wonderful to this great community. Zoned for Commercial; General Sales and Services.
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Charming 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath Home on Double Lot:This beautiful site-built home with new tile and carpet throughout features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, offering comfortable living space for families or individuals. The property is situated on a generous double lot, spanning nearly a half acre, providing ample outdoor space for recreation, gardening, or expansion.Utilities and Features:All
Paved access to this beautiful 10 acre parcel, west of Ash Fork. Great views of the San Francisco Peaks and Bill Williams Mountain. Seller will carry, $5,000 down, 10% over 15 years. No balloon or pre-payment penalty. Monthly payments of $375.04.
This one-of-a-kind, stick-built custom home is nestled among mature junipers on a generous lot, delivering the rare combination of privacy, serenity, and convenience—you'll feel miles away from it all while still within easy reach of everyday amenities. Crafted with superior materials and thoughtful, precision construction, this is not a manufactured home—it's solid, quality craftsmanship built
Located south of I40 just outside Ash Fork, 40 acre lot zoned R1-175. Gorgeous 360 mountain views. Mild four season weather in the Arizona High Desert. Fully fenced lot with power and phone on property. Enjoy the wide open sky year round. Zoning allows for site built & manufactured home, lot is splittable into 4 acre parcels. Opportunity awaits. Seller carry available
Prime 10.31-acres parcel, sits just right off of the main old state route 66 hwy. This property is perfectly situated, in Juniperwood Ranch area, about 45 miles north of Chino Valley in Yavapai County, Arizona.Surrounded with juniper and pinon trees. You can build your own private dream house, in which you can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery with awesome skies and wildlife. It is prime
360 views on this Northern Arizona off grid property. Just off Route 66 this parcels has views for miles. The locked gate is a shared easement which dead ends into property. There is a 24X32 metal carport and a 2 bed permitted septic. The rolling terrain is is well packed with gravel spread around intended home site. Conveniently located to all the great northern Arizona attractions!! call for
Elizabeth JonesUnited Country Real Estate/ AZ Country Real Estate
Great development opportunity just outside of Ash Fork, AZ. 40 acres of rolling heavily treed, easily accessible land. Property is zone R1-175 and is splittable into smaller parcels. Power along the west side of lot, but up to buyer/ buyers agent to verify access. Both site built & manufactured homes welcome. Horses, farm animals welcome. Seller carry available
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