*****Just approved (03/21/07) the Herald/Review PEARCE reported, that: Thanks to overwhelming citizens support, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors late Monday night approved the 800-home Shadow Mountain development in Sunsites -
Beautiful side by side lots located in the growing community of Sunsites, Az. Each lot is over ¾ acre each to 1 acre in size.
Legal Description: Lots 9 and 10, Block 248 in Arizona Sunsites, Unit No. 2. Parcel # 115-09-009, and 115-09-010, located on Lehigh Street.
The lots have great views of the famous Dragoon Mountains and the Cochise Stronghold. Also is a Beautiful Golf Course and Golf Course Community just minutes from these lots as well.
These lots in Sunsites have Power and Phone are in the street, street signs are up, and the roads have been bladed at one time. Nearest Home is 1 street over. Im not sure about water- I would think that either refillable water tanks are used or wells. I do not know how far down water is for digging
The community of Sunsites is a small but growing community that has its own medical clinic, bank, fire department, library, newspaper, Chamber of Commerce, VFW post and several churches. Physical therapy, dental care, tax preparation, multiple contractors, construction and maintenance services are available. The town sports an 18-hole golf course, a country club with swimming pool, four restaurants, a guest ranch, barber/hairstylists, carwash, gas stations, auto-parts and auto repair shops, nursery furniture/appliance store, hardware, grocery store, feed stores, video rental, helicopter repair, storage facility, trash collection, municipal water, and cable television service. *****Just within the last few weeks (03/21/07) the Herald/Review PEARCE reported, that Thanks to overwhelming citizens support, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors late Monday night approved the 800-home Shadow Mountain development in Sunsites which will be HUGE for the development of this area and subdivision ! This is definitely an investors dream property !
In Sunsites you get the all benefits of the quiet, relaxed lifestyle of a small town but all the luxuries of the nearby cosmopolitan areas. The elevation is 4200'. The climate in the area is temperate year round, perfect for year round living or a winter home. The summer climate is not as hot as Tucson, Phoenix and Yuma.
Sunsites, Arizona, offers an alternative. In upper grasslands surrounded by mountains, Sunsites boasts clean air and one of the nation's most pleasant climates:
· · · · more than 330 sunny days a year
· · · · low humidity
· · · · July average daily high of 89 degrees
· · · · January average daily high of 61 degrees.
Information about the County and Community:
Cochise Stronghold -Cochise Stronghold is located to the west of Sunsites, Arizona in the Dragoon Mountains at an elevation of 5,000 ft. This beautiful woodland area lies in a protective rampart of granite domes and sheer cliffs which were once the refuge of the great Apache Chief, Cochise, and his people. This rugged natural fortress was, for some 15 years, the home and base of operations for the famed Chiricahua Apache Chief, Cochise. Cochise and about 1,000 of his followers, of whom some 250 were warriors, located here. Sentinels, constantly on watch from the towering pinnacles of rock, could spot their enemies in the valley below and sweep down without warning in destructive raids. Upon his death, he was secretly buried somewhere in or near his impregnable fortress. The exact location has never been revealed or determined. Part of the Coronado National Forest and has camping facilities and hiking trails
Coronado National Forest - covers approximately one-half million acres in the County. There are numerous developed campgrounds, and undeveloped camp sites throughout the county, including: Parker Canyon Lake, Cochise Stronghold, Cave Creek Campground, Wonderland of Rocks and Camp Rucker
Parker Canyon Lake - In the Coronado National Forest is located off of Hwy 90 to Hwy 83
Tombstone -Of course, a visit to the cemetery at Tombstone, attests to the national fame of Cochise County as a place remote from law and order and a have for outlaws in the late 1800's.
Bird Watching -The other main tourism draw is birding. Southeastern Arizona is considered to have some of the premier birding spots in the world. Ramsey Canyon Preserve (Nature Conservancy) outside of Sierra Vista is world famous for it's Hummingbirds, Willcox has a Playa where a large flock of Sandhill Crane winter and the Chiricahua Mountains have the Portal area where if you're watchful you can see Elegant Trogans. The birding areas and the area birds are too numerous to list here. Contact the local Audubon Society or Chambers for birding lists.
Benson - is the western gateway to the scenic and historic attractions of Cochise County and has copyrighted the name "Home of Kartchner Caverns". Our 3,585-foot elevation creates a moderate climate, with summer highs around 96 degrees and winter days about 62 degrees. Located in the historical San Pedro Valley, we offer proximity to both Tucson (45 miles northwest) and Sierra Vista (30 miles south). The City of Benson was founded in 1880, when the Southern Pacific Railroad came through southern Arizona. Until 1910, Benson was the railroad hub of southern Arizona. It was named for judge William B. Benson, a friend of Charles Crocker, then-president of the railroad. Restaurants, shopping, hotels and a hospital are all available here.
Bisbee - Nestled in the mile high Mule Mountains of southern Arizona, Bisbee has maintained an Old World charm seldom found anywhere in the United States. The fine collection of well reserved turn of the century Victorian structures are full of old west history and copper mining lore. Old miners' boarding houses have been refurbished into many charming small Bed and Breakfast establishments, of which no two are alike. Former saloons are now quaint shops, antique stores or art galleries, cafes and restaurants. A popular activity is Bisbee's excellent self guided fully illustrated Walking Tour, which details each historic structure and guides the visitor with a map. Other activities include the Queen Mine Tour, a trip down into the now inactive copper mine, a visit at the Bisbee Mining an Historical Museum, a must for history buffs, the historic Muheim House, an outstanding example of 19th century architecture and elegance, and the Lavender Pit Open Mine. Restaurants, shopping, hotels and a hospital are all available here.
Douglas - is the premier southwestern border community, is located 118 miles southeast of Tucson, Arizona on the US-Mexico border. Douglas has a population of about 15,000 and serves a commercial market of 150,000. The University of Arizona, Cochise College, and Northern Arizona University provide education and training. At an elevation of 3,900 feet, Douglas also offers a moderate climate, ambitious sports and recreation programs for children, and a solid school system. International commerce is an important part of the local economy. The Mexican city of Agua Prieta has an estimated 115,000 residents and 33 manufacturing plants. The lure of shopping and sightseeing in "Old Mexico" and close proximity to several outdoor recreation areas have made tourism and retirement significant to Douglas' economy. Many points of interest are nearby, among them the historic John Slaughter Ranch, the frontier mining town of Tombstone, ghost towns of Charleston and Dos Cabezas, Chiricahua Mountains for world-famous birding, hunting, fishing and sports, and historic Arizpe is a short drive into Sonora. Restaurants, shopping, hotels and a hospital are all available here
Willcox - Located at an elevation of 4,167 this old west town is locate at the beginning of the "Magic Circle of Cochise". Local attractions include the Rex Allen Cowboy Museum and the annual "Wings over Willcox" a Sandhill Crane festival. There are many original old buildings on Railroad Avenue. Within easy driving distance of some of the best birding areas in the state, including the nearby Playa which is home to the Sandhill Cranes in the winter. Portal, Ft. Bowie, Kartchner Caverns, Chiricahua National Monument, Wonderland of Rocks, Cochise Stronghold and the Muleshoe Ranch Nature Conservancy are among some of the nearby attractions. Restaurants, shopping, hotels and a hospital are all available here.
Taxes:
No Back Taxes. Yearly taxes run about $18.00 per year.
Distances from Sunsites and:
Wilcox: 20 miles
Benson: 30 miles
Douglas: 50 miles
Bisbee: 60 miles
Tucson: 80 miles
Phoenix: 180 miles