0.85 Acres • Prime Rio Rico Location • Land for Sale in Santa Cruz County, Arizona • AZ0028

Acreage
0.85 ac
Location
Santa Cruz, Arizona
Closest Major City
Tucson, AZ
Parcel / APN
117-02-083
Subdivision
Rio Rico Ranchettes
Lot
Lot 68

Land for Sale in Santa Cruz County, Arizona!

Own 0.85 acres in Rio Rico, Arizona, with mountain and valley views in a peaceful Southern Arizona setting. This gently sloped property offers open surroundings, natural desert beauty, and convenient access to Nogales, Tubac, and I-19. It is also approximately 20 feet from a power line, putting electrical infrastructure close by. It’s an opportunity to own land in an established community while keeping your options open for the future.

 

PROPERTY SUMMARY 

Property ID: AZ0028

Nearest City: Rio Rico

State: Arizona

County: Santa Cruz

Subdivision: Rio Rico Ranchettes

APN: 117-02-083

Total Acreage: 0.85 acres

Property Type: Vacant Land

Annual Property Taxes: Approximately $179/year

Terrain / Setting: Gently sloped lot in the Rio Rico area with surrounding desert and mountain scenery

 

FINANCING OPTIONS 

You can purchase this property for $7,000 cash now
—or choose flexible owner financing options.

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As always, 0% interest. No credit check. No prepayment penalties.

 

DESCRIPTION 

This land for sale is approximately 20 feet from a power line!

An opportunity to own 0.85 acres in Rio Rico, Arizona, in Santa Cruz County, a Southern Arizona community known for its open landscapes, mountain views, outdoor recreation, and small-town atmosphere. This gently sloped property offers a natural desert setting with mountain and valley views while remaining within reach of nearby communities and services.

Rio Rico offers a combination of desert beauty and everyday convenience. The community features hiking, biking, horseback riding, parks, fishing and picnicking at Peña Blanca Lake, and trails along the Santa Cruz River. Its wide-open landscapes, rolling foothills, and surrounding desert and mountain scenery create a peaceful setting for those looking for more space and an outdoor-oriented lifestyle.

Location is another major advantage. Rio Rico provides convenient access to Interstate 19, connecting the community with Nogales to the south and Tucson to the north. Nearby Tubac adds historic charm, galleries, shops, restaurants, and access to the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, while Tumacácori National Historical Park offers a historic Franciscan mission and additional opportunities to explore the Santa Cruz River corridor.

Outdoor recreation is readily available throughout the surrounding area. Peña Blanca Lake offers fishing and picnicking, while the nearby mountains and desert provide opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and exploring. Coronado National Memorial farther south offers additional hiking through desert grasslands and mountain forests.

For buyers focused on ownership and long-term value, this property offers a manageable piece of Southern Arizona without requiring a large rural tract. You don’t have to build immediately or have a specific plan today. The opportunity is simply to secure land in an established community and decide later how you want to use it, subject to applicable county requirements.

The property is located within the Rio Rico Ranchettes area, giving you the opportunity to own land in a community surrounded by desert landscapes, mountain scenery, and established amenities. Whether you ultimately pursue a future residential plan where permitted, hold the property as a long-term investment, or simply want a tangible piece of Southern Arizona, the decision is yours. Buyer to independently verify zoning, permitted uses, utilities, access, building requirements, and other property-specific information.

The appeal here is straightforward: 0.85 acres, gentle terrain, mountain and valley views, power infrastructure approximately 20 feet away, and a location close to Nogales, Tubac, and I-19. You are buying land in Santa Cruz County, Arizona and keeping your options open.

If you’ve been looking for land for sale in Southern Arizona with views and a peaceful setting, this 0.85-acre property offers an opportunity to own your own piece of Rio Rico while staying connected to the communities, recreation, and attractions of the region.

Own the land. Enjoy the views. Decide what comes next.

 

LOCAL WILDLIFE IN THE AREA 

Southern Arizona is known for diverse desert and mountain wildlife. Around the broader Rio Rico and Santa Cruz County region, buyers may encounter species such as roadrunners, quail, hummingbirds, hawks, and other desert and migratory birds, along with wildlife adapted to the Sonoran Desert environment. Nearby Coronado National Memorial is particularly known for birding and sightings that include roadrunners, quail, Mexican jays, peregrine falcons, hummingbirds, and vermilion flycatchers.

 

ACCESS 

Road Access: Physical

Road Type: Paved

 

AREA FEATURES & ATTRACTIONS 

  • Rio Rico Community — Approximately 5–15 minutes; hiking, biking, horseback riding, parks, local services, community amenities, and access to the Santa Cruz River.
  • Peña Blanca Lake — Approximately 15–25 minutes; fishing, picnicking, hiking, and outdoor recreation.
  • Interstate 19 — Approximately 10–15 minutes; major north-south route connecting Rio Rico with Nogales and Tucson.
  • Nogales, Arizona — Approximately 15–25 minutes; shopping, restaurants, services, and additional border-region amenities.
  • Tubac, Arizona — Approximately 20–30 minutes; historic community with galleries, shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
  • Tumacácori National Historical Park — Approximately 20–30 minutes; historic Spanish mission, museum, visitor center, and access to the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.
  • Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail — Approximately 20–30 minutes; scenic historic trail following the Santa Cruz River between Tumacácori and Tubac.
  • Coronado National Memorial — Approximately 35–45 minutes; hiking, desert grasslands, mountain forests, wildlife viewing, and the Coronado Cave Trail.
  • Santa Cruz River — Approximately 10–20 minutes; trails, wildlife viewing, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
  • Tucson, Arizona — Approximately 50–60 minutes; larger regional city with shopping, dining, healthcare, entertainment, employment, and additional services.

 

UTILITIES & SERVICE PROVIDERS 

Power: Power in the Area (Power Company: Arizona Public Svc Company: (928) 536-4602 )

Water: Water in the Area (Arizona Water Co: 520-723-5346 ) (Well: Lone Star Drills: 800-227-7515) (Water Haul: Sunstate Equipment Co LLC: (520) 836-7294)

Sewer: Sewer or Septic in the Area (Septic: Rudy Septic Systems, Inc: 520 377-0223) 

 

COUNTY CONTACT INFORMATION

Assessor:
Phone: 520-375-8030
Website: https://www.santacruzcountyaz.gov/180/Assessor

Planning & Zoning:
Website: https://www.santacruzcountyaz.gov/162/Planning-Zoning-Commission

 

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES 


WHOLESALE / CONTRACT INTEREST DISCLOSURE:
The selling entity does not currently hold legal title to this property. It holds a contractual/equitable interest under a purchase agreement with the record owner and is marketing that interest for assignment or other lawful disposition. Titan Land is acting as a principal in the transaction, not as a real estate broker or agent for the property owner. 

Property Details

Parcel size
0.85
GPS Coordinates Center
31.444756, -110.924906
Zoning / Property use code
AZ-Santa Cruz-R2 Residential
POA/HOA
Yes
Zoning / Property use code
AZ-Santa Cruz-R2 Residential
What can be built?
Site-Built Homes: Allowed. No min sqft but requires at least 12,000 sq ft lot size.
Time limit to build?
No time limit
Is camping allowed?
Not Allowed
Are mobile homes allowed?
Not Allowed
Are RVs allowed?
Not Allowed
Water
Water in the area
Sewer / Septic
Septic is needed
Electric
Nearby power line is just 20ft away

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APN Verification

We encourage you to take the time to go to the county website and do your own due diligence for this property. Even if you are new at this you will be able to verify ownership, property details, and much more.

All you need to do is take the APN (assessors parcel number) and copy it, then click the link below and search it!

APN:

117-02-083

*Keep in mind most of the assessor sites can be a little tough to navigate at first. Look for parcel search or parcel lookup. If you have trouble give us a call and we can walk you through!

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