
40 Acres Lot
40 Acres Lot
Key Details
Property Type Vacant Land
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID 7016500
HOA Y/N No
Annual Tax Amount $129
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 40.000 Acres
Acres 40.0
Lot Dimensions NA
Source Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
Property Description
SENTINEL / HYDER VALLEY UNINCORPORATED MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA
LOCATED ALONG THE I-8 CORRIDOR BETWEEN PHOENIX AND YUMA
Forty acres of pure Sonoran desert freedom in the Sentinel Plain region of
southwestern Maricopa County, Arizona approximately 100 miles southwest
of Phoenix metro and 70 miles east of Yuma along the I-8 corridor.
Surrounded by BLM lands, the Sand Tank Mountains, and the Sonoran Desert
National Monument. Adjacent to Dateland home of the famous Arizona
date farms. This is true off-grid Arizona no HOA, no neighbors, no infrastructure,
no rules. Just 40 acres of desert freedom for the right buyer. Direct access to thousands of acres of BLM and Sonoran Desert National Monument land. Dramatic Sand Tank and Painted Rock Mountain views. Some of the darkest night skies in Arizona. Whether you're looking for a
private weekend off-road base camp, an off-grid homestead, a hunting parcel, a horse property, a snowbird winter retreat, or a long-term land investment hold this 40-acre piece does it all.
THE PROPERTY
- 40 acres / 1,742,400 square feet
- Zoned R-190 -- rural residential, agriculture-friendly, RV-friendly
- APN 403-28-073-D, unincorporated Maricopa County
- Section 24, Township 5S, Range 10W
- No HOA, no deed restrictions
- Adjacent to BLM and State Trust Land
- Mountain views -- Sand Tank, Sentinel, and Painted Rock Mountains
- I-8 corridor access -- 100 miles southwest of Phoenix, 70 miles east of Yuma
- ~40 miles east of Gila Bend, ~19 miles from Dateland
- Dark sky territory -- incredible stargazing
- Buyer to verify access, well feasibility, septic, and power options
USE THE LAND HOWEVER YOU WANT
PRIVATE OFF-ROAD PLAYGROUND
- Ride from your land directly into BLM trails
- Dirt bikes, ATVs, RZRs, sand rails, side-by-sides
- Family weekend base camp with toy hauler
- No more crowded BLM staging areas
- Riding club private property potential
- Sand Tank Mountains adjacent for legal OHV trail access
OFF-GRID HOMESTEAD
- Build your custom desert home
- Solar power and well water installation possible
- Manufactured or modular home permitted
- Cabin, casita, or barn structure
- Horse property -- endless riding from your gate
- True self-sufficient desert living
RECREATIONAL / RV / SNOWBIRD WINTER BASE
- RV hookup base camp ready
- Bring the toy hauler, the camper, the trailer
- Perfect snowbird winter retreat -- escape the cold
- Mild Arizona winters (60s-70s November through April)
- Camping, target shooting, hunting (legal use)
- Stargazing, hiking, photography
INVESTMENT / LAND BANKING
- Long-term hold in growing Maricopa County
- Solar farm and renewable energy speculation
- Path of progress west of Phoenix metro
- Buy now while rural acreage is still affordable
- I-8 corridor properties appreciating with West Valley growth
THE LIFESTYLE
Pull in Friday night with the toy hauler, set up base camp, and fire up
the bikes Saturday morning. Ride from your own dirt through mesquite washes and across desert flats into endless BLM trails connecting to the Sand Tank Mountains. Watch the sunset from your private ridge. Stargaze
under one of Arizona's darkest skies. Pack up Sunday with no permits, no fees, no crowds.
Or build your off-grid homestead. Drill a well, set up solar, put up a
modest cabin or modular home, and enjoy total privacy with mountain views
in every direction. Run horses on the open desert. Watch monsoon storms roll across the valley. Live free.
Or set up your snowbird winter base. Park the RV from November through April, enjoy 70-degree winter days, ride your toys, and head back home when summer arrives. The perfect cold-weather escape.
Or just hold it. Land in southwestern Maricopa County is appreciating as
Phoenix metro pushes west and renewable energy projects move into the
I-8 corridor. This is a long-term ownership play in the path of growth -- buy at today's rural prices and let time work for you.
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
- I-8 corridor access (Sentinel, Dateland, or Spot Rd exits)
- 100 miles southwest of Phoenix metro
- 70 miles east of Yuma
- 40 miles east of Gila Bend (gas, groceries, services)
- 19 miles from Dateland (post office, date farms)
- Adjacent to Sonoran Desert National Monument
- Direct BLM land access for legal off-road riding
- Painted Rock Petroglyph Site nearby (cultural landmark)
- Palo Verde Generating Station ~50 miles north
- Sand Tank Mountains and Painted Rock Mountains for stunning views
WHAT THIS LAND IS PERFECT FOR
Off-road family base camp (dirt bikes, ATVs, RZRs, sand rails)
Off-grid homestead with solar and well
Snowbird winter recreational property
Horse property with endless desert riding
Private hunting parcel
Long-term land investment / land banking
Riding club shared ownership
RV / toy hauler base camp
Photography / stargazing retreat
Renewable energy speculation hold
WHAT THIS LAND IS NOT
Not in a city -- true unincorporated rural Arizona
No utilities at property -- buyer brings well, septic, solar
Not for someone wanting neighbors and amenities
Summer heat is intense (110°F+ June-September) -- winter recreational use is the sweet spot
ASKING $12,900 CASH
OR $25,000 WITH $10,000 DOWN AND SELLER FINANCING AT 9% INTEREST OVER 7 YEARS
Buyer responsible for due diligence on access, utilities, zoning, well
feasibility, intended use, and county permitting. No representations made on water, power, road access, or buildability. Sold as-is. Cash or seller-financed terms available. Serious inquiries only.
Location
State AZ
County Maricopa
Area Maricopa
Zoning R-190
Interior
Flooring Flooring
Exterior
View Mountain(s), City, Creek/Stream, Desert, River, City Lights
Topography Mountainous, Existing Wash(s), Gentle Sloping
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Adjacent to Wash
Sewer None
Water None
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Sentinel Elementary School
Middle Schools Sentinel Elementary School
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 403-28-073-D
Acceptable Financing Cash, 1031 Exchange, Conventional
Disclosures None
Listing Terms Cash, 1031 Exchange, Conventional

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