Claim Your Legacy: 1-Acre Homestead in Southern Arizona
There is something deeply satisfying about owning your own piece of southern Arizona, where open skies stretch wide and your plans finally have room to take shape. Flexible owner financing options available!
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📐 Total Acreage | 1.02 Acres
📍1492 Via San Cayetano, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
🚗 Dual Road Access, Short Drive to I-19
There is something deeply satisfying about owning your own piece of southern Arizona, where open skies stretch wide and your plans finally have room to take shape.
This 1.02 acre property in Rio Rico Ranchettes Unit 17 offers space, privacy, and real building potential just 15 minutes from the center of Rio Rico. Located in Santa Cruz County and outside city limits, this parcel gives you flexibility while still being close to established homes and utilities.
Drive out along Via San Cayetano, turn onto the existing dirt path, and you are standing on your own land. The lot slopes, with a naturally flatter area already present, giving you a head start on planning your build. With flexible owner financing available, this is an accessible way to secure land in a growing part of southern Arizona.
Nice homes sit directly across the street and around the property, showing what is already possible here. This is a location where neighbors have built well-designed residences, utilities, and established comfortable living spaces.
🔑 Key Features
- 📐 1.02 Acres in Rio Rico Ranchettes Unit 17 – Refer to official plat here!
- 🏠 Zoned R-2 Residential District (Santa Cruz County) – See Land Uses Here!
- 🚙 Access via Via San Cayetano (4WD recommended)
- 🛣️ Secondary potential access from Avenida Calamar with grading
- 💧 Water available through Liberty Water
- 🔌 Electric nearby through Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative
- 🚽 Septic system required
- 🌄 Sloped terrain with existing flatter build area
- 🏘️ Established homes across the street and behind
- 💲 Annual property taxes only $146.56
- 📦 Outside city limits
- 🤝 Flexible owner financing options available
📷 Picture What You Can Create Here
This 1.02 acre parcel in Rio Rico, AZ 85648 gives you enough room to design a 1,200+ square foot single-family home as required by county zoning, plus an accessory structure if needed. The natural slope opens the door to creative home positioning, potentially allowing for elevated views and thoughtful drainage planning.
A flat area already exists on the property, which can reduce initial grading costs compared to starting from scratch. Additional dirt work will be needed, and the price reflects that. For buyers willing to put in some preparation, this is an opportunity to create something custom in a well-established residential pocket of Santa Cruz County.
Water service is available through Liberty Water, and nearby homes have successfully connected utilities in this subdivision. Electric service is accessible through Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative. Septic installation will be required. RV use is allowed during construction with an active building permit. Short term rentals are permitted per county and state guidelines.
Access is primarily from Via San Cayetano via an existing dirt path. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended. Avenida Calamar offers secondary potential access with grading improvements.
Why So Many People Choose Rio Rico & Santa Cruz County 🌄
Living in Rio Rico places you in one of south central Arizona’s most desirable regions. You are:
- 15 minutes to the center of Rio Rico
- 17 minutes to Tubac
- 30 minutes to Green Valley
- About 1 hour to downtown Tucson
- Quick access to I-19
Tubac is known for its art galleries and historic district. Green Valley offers shopping, dining, and medical services. Tucson provides major city amenities, an international airport, and the University of Arizona. Nearby attractions include Tumacácori National Historical Park and Tubac Presidio State Historic Park.
This region of Arizona is known for its mild winters, mountain backdrops, and open land ownership opportunities. Santa Cruz County offers room to build while still keeping you connected to established communities.
✅ Ideal For
- 🏡 Buyers seeking less regulated residential land
- 🚐 Property close to I-19 for wider access to Southcentral AZ
- 🏗️ Those planning future residential development
- 🌅 People who love endless skies and fiery sunrises and sunsets
🔓 No HOA. County Access. Flexible Options.
Contact us today for pricing, availability, flexible owner financing options, or to reserve your property!
By proceeding with a purchase, buyers acknowledge full responsibility for verifying all information and assume all risks associated with the property. The seller shall not be liable for any inaccuracies or the buyer’s failure to conduct proper due diligence.
Driving Directions
Starting in Rio Rico, Arizona 85648 at the intersection of Avenida Coatimundi and Avenida Leon near the fitness center, head west on Avenida Coatimundi toward Hodges Cir for 0.3 miles. Turn right onto Pendleton Dr for 4.9 miles, then turn right onto Calle Pulpo for 1.7 miles. Turn left onto Vía San Cayetano for 0.1 miles, then turn right to stay on Vía San Cayetano. Your destination at the 1.02-acre property at 1492 Vía San Cayetano, Rio Rico, AZ 85648 will be on the left in 0.6 miles.
Total distance: 7.7 miles, approximately 15 minutes.
GPS Coordinates (approx. beginning of path to property off of paved Via San Cayetano)
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31.539544, -110.977199
Property Information
Parcel Size
1.02 acres
State
Arizona
County
Santa Cruz County
Nearest Cities
Rio Rico, AZ – Tubac, AZ – Green Valley, AZ – Tucson, AZ
Parcel #
133-04-110
Address
1492 Via San Cayetano, Rio Rico, AZ, 85648
Legal Description
SEE DEED.
Features
Acres
1.02
County
Santa Cruz County, AZ
Access
County-maintained paved road, secondary access point available
Power
Power in area, buyer to verify availability/cost to connect
Water
Will need to install a well
Coordinates
31.539544, -110.977199
Zoning
R-2 Residential District
Elevation
~4160 ft
All Property Details
| County | Santa Cruz County, Arizona |
| Street | 1492 Via San Cayetano Rio Rico, AZ, 85648 |
| Parcel Number | 133-04-110 |
| Size | 1.94 acres – Refer to official plat here! |
| Terrain | Sloping with flat area, mountain views |
| Access | County-maintained paved road (Via San Cayetano, secondary access point available (Avenida Calamar) |
| Property Zoning | R-2 Residential District (Santa Cruz County) – See Land Uses Here! |
| RV’s | Allowed – During construction for storage and temporary residence with active building permit |
| Mobile / Manufactured Homes | Not Allowed |
| Camping | Not Allowed |
| Tiny Homes / Minimum Build Size Requirement | 1,200 sq ft minimum build size requirement |
| Short Term Rentals | No restrictions – County does not regulate. Must have to follow the State guidelines |
| Covenants / POA / HOA | None. Optional POA, Rico Rico Community Association – https://rio-rico.com/index.html |
| Taxes | ~$47.82 annually (2025) |
| Electric | Power in area, buyer to verify availability/cost to connect Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Co-op (800) 422-3275 |
| Water | Water available in area, buyer to verify availability/cost to connect Liberty Water (844) 367-2030 |
| Sewer | Will need to install a septic system |
| Flood Zone | Per FEMA, not in a flood zone |
| Legal description | SEE DEED. |
| Utilities disclaimer | Due to the remote nature of the property, utilities may be difficult to obtain due to access and location. We do not make recommendations on any vendors. The utilities installer contacts listed are purely for your information. There may be other options available in the area. Please use this information at your own discretion |
GPS Coordinates (boundary and points approximate – from County GIS)
| Corner 1 Coordinates | 31.54057, -110.978 |
| Corner 2 Coordinates | 31.54055, -110.97759 |
| Corner 3 Coordinates | 31.53965, -110.9771 |
| Corner 4 Coordinates | 31.53965, -110.9776 |
School District
| Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District |
Nearby Attractions
Points of Interest and Their Proximity
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Interstate 19 (nearest point) | ~8 min drive |
| Rio Rico (center) | ~15 min drive |
| Tubac (center) | ~18 min drive |
| Green Valley (center) | ~25 min drive |
| Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory | ~35 min drive |
| Paton Center for Hummingbirds / Patagonia (center) | ~45 min drive |
| Tucson (center) | ~1 hr drive |
| Sierra Vista (center) | ~1 hr, 30 min drive |
| Phoenix (center) | ~2 hr, 30 min drive |
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Disclaimer: We make every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information about this property based on available public sources and our own research. However, it is the buyer’s responsibility to verify all information, including but not limited to: zoning, access, utilities, buildability, and permitted uses. All buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence before purchasing. This property is sold “as-is” with no warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied.