W Ironwood Rd Dragoon, AZ 85609

LOCATION

The Property is located approximately 80 miles southeast of Tucson on the eastern flank of the beautiful Dragoon Mountains. The Property is accessed from Interstate 10 via Dragoon Road to North Cochise Stronghold Road and then West Ironwood Road. Access is by paved road until the final one mile which is dirt road.
The Property is located at the entrance to Cochise Stronghold. This large canyon in the Dragoon Mountains is known for its dramatic rock formations and colorful history. This canyon was a favorite camp location for the famous Apache Chief Cochise. Legend has it that he was buried somewhere within the numerous rock formations of this area.
Just thirty miles west of the Property is Benson which offers shopping and other services. The small town of Sunsites has several stores and is only eight miles away. The surrounding area is known for its wine vineyards, Chiricahua National Monument and several other attractions. This property combines the tranquility of rural living with easy access to shopping and other amenities.

SITE DESCRIPTION

The Property consists of approximately 54.65 acres of fee land located in Section 13, Township 17 South, Range 23 East, GSRBM, Cochise County, Arizona. The Cochise County Assessor Parcel Number is 120-23-006C .
The Property is entirely within the boundaries of the Coronado National Forest. It is unusual to find private property inholdings within National Forests in Arizona. This creates a unique situation and value due to the scarcity and demand for these types of properties.
There are several different homesite opportunities on the property that each provide unique views and settings. There are level areas at the base of rugged rock formations or more secluded sites in elevated canyons. All homesite locations will have sweeping views for miles across this gorgeous landscape.

CLIMATE AND ELEVATION

The Property’s elevation ranges from 5,000 to 5,400 feet ASL. Winter average daytime highs are in the mid 60’s and nighttime lows in the mid 30’s. Summer highs average in the low to mid 90’s with the nighttime lows in the mid 60’s. Average annual rainfall is 14 inches with an occasional light dusting of snow.

UTILITIES

Electricity could be provided by a solar system or generator. Water could be provided by drilling a well, installing a cistern or by offsite delivery. Propane is provided by local suppliers.

NATURAL AMENITIES

A center piece of this remarkable property is the picturesque waterfall and wash that starts high in the Dragoon Mountains and bisects the Property as it flows out into the Sulphur Springs Valley. This feature lies in a small canyon surrounded by dramatic rock formations and supports groves of Oak trees and other riparian vegetation. This canyon is also a natural corridor for the numerous wildlife that inhabit the mountains.
The Property is adjacent to Owl Rock, a well-known rock climbing site. This amazing rock formation is just one of many formations that create such dramatic natural beauty in these mountains. The whole surrounding area of Cochise Stronghold is a place of unusual natural beauty, abundant wildlife and renowned migratory bird populations.

REMARKS

Rarely does a property of this class become available for sale. It is an empty canvas that leaves the future owner with unlimited options for many uses. The Property would be ideal for a new home or simply a place to visit and enjoy the natural beauty. No matter the use, a private property inholding within a National Forest is a very unique investment opportunity