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Six thousand acres in the San Rafael Valley.

San Rafael Valley

Patagonia, AZ 85624

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Local pulse

The San Rafael Valley is a sequestered, largely private valley in southeast Arizona — relatively unknown even within the state, yet storied as a ranching landscape for generations and the filming location for more than fifty feature films. The town of Patagonia, with Patagonia Elementary and Patagonia Union High School, is roughly thirteen miles away. Tucson and the broader region are accessible, but the valley itself feels genuinely set apart.

Listed at

$7,000,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Interior
1,500 sq ft
Lot
6066.0 acres
Built
1959

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The neighborhood around this home.

Local context

The San Rafael Valley is a sequestered, largely private valley in southeast Arizona — relatively unknown even within the state, yet storied as a ranching landscape for generations and the filming location for more than fifty feature films. The town of Patagonia, with Patagonia Elementary and Patagonia Union High School, is roughly thirteen miles away. Tucson and the broader region are accessible, but the valley itself feels genuinely set apart.

Insider favorites

  • cult favoritecoffee

    Gathering Grounds

    Organic espresso and fresh-baked pastries draw locals every morning since it opened.

    “…ee & Do » Wine & Dine » Places to Eat # Places to Eat The Gathering Grounds, Patagonia’s premier cafe, is open 7 to 3 seven days a week, offering a full service breakfast and…”

    — visitskyislands.com ↗

    “…fresh coffee and a bunch of sweet treats to choose from.” Gathering Grounds 319 McKeown Avenue Patagonia AZ 85624 Phone: 520-394-2009 Website: GatheringGroundsAZ.com/…”

    — visitskyislands.com ↗
  • cult favoritefood

    Wagon Wheel Saloon

    Patagonia's original 1937 cowboy bar serves burgers and Mexican food to regulars daily.

    “--- Wagon Wheel Founded in 1937, the Wagon Wheel Saloon is Patagonia’s original cowboy bar, offering great burgers and Mexican food too. Wagon Wheel Saloon…”

    — visitskyislands.com ↗

    “See 200 unbiased reviews of Wagon Wheel Saloon, rated 3.9 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #4 of 8 restaurants in Patagonia. 400 West Naugle Avenue,…”

    — tripadvisor.com ↗
  • cult favoritefood

    Velvet Elvis at La Misión

    World-cuisine restaurant in an art-filled courtyard with hand-curated local artisan boutique.

    “Velvet Elvis at La Misión, rated 4.3 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #2 of 8 restaurants in ... 335 W McKeown Ave, Patagonia,…”

    — tripadvisor.com ↗
    — velvetelvislamision.com ↗
  • cult favoritevenue

    Patagonia Lumber Co.

    Historic 1913 building hosts live music, food trucks, and local events year-round.

    “Skip to Content PATAGONIA LUMBER CO. 0 0 PATAGONIA LUMBER CO. 0 0 Patagonia Lumber Co Building Drawing-01.jpg EST. 1913 ## A spa…”

    — patagonialumberco.com ↗

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About the home

The Lazy J2 Ranch sits in the heart of the San Rafael Valley, one of the last intact short-grass prairies in the American West. Rolling hills covered in native grasses, scattered oak trees, and cottonwoods along seasonal creek beds stretch between the Patagonia Mountains to the west, the Huachuca Mountains to the east, and the Canelo Hills to the north. Elevation runs between 4,800 and 6,000 feet, keeping summers mild and winters gentle. The headwaters of the Santa Cruz River originate just adjacent to the property.

The working cattle ranch covers 6,066 acres — 954 deeded, the remainder a USFS allotment — with a carrying capacity of 200 head year-round across multiple large pastures. A charming ranch house built in 1959 anchors the deeded land. Wells, tanks, water lines, and fencing are all reported in good condition. Eighty percent of the valley, including this ranch, sits under conservation easements held by the Arizona Land and Water Trust, protecting the landscape and its unobstructed view sheds for the long term.

Features

Site

  • 954 +/- deeded acres with six large pastures
  • 5,112 +/- acre A-Bar Draw USFS allotment
  • 200-head year-round carrying capacity
  • Multiple wells, tanks, and water lines
  • Fencing reported in very good condition
  • Conservation easement held by Arizona Land and Water Trust

Improvements

  • Ranch house built in 1959
  • Two designated building envelopes (17.8 and 20 acres)
  • Underground power and telephone available to both sites
  • Building envelopes sited to preserve landscape vistas

Outdoor

  • Native short-grass prairie landscape
  • Scattered oak trees and cottonwood creek corridors
  • Headwaters of the Santa Cruz River adjacent
  • Elevation between 4,800 and 6,000 feet
  • 17–20 inches of annual rainfall

Run the numbers

Estimated monthly

$37,257

Principal & interest
$37,257
Down payment
$1,400,000
Loan amount
$5,600,000
$7,000,000
20%$1,400,000
7%
30 yr

For Sale By Owner

Brokerage

First United Realty, Inc

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