+/-2,036 acres adjacent to Arizona's Newest State Park! Del Rio Springs is a unique offering of prime development land. Historically enriched with ambiance of western settlements & natural beauty, Del Rio Springs will give rise to an authentic & unmatched new community with a new state park underway next door as a natural amenity. The town's new General Plan will allow for various lot sizes and a total allowed residential density of 1,188 units, along with some additional commercial use. The investment highlights include a significant water portfolio that may be used for residential development in the AMA. The terrain is rural with natural vegetation, grasslands & rolling hills offering spectacular views. Current ranching operations require permission to enter the property. HISTORY
Del Rio Springs is part of Arizona's rich history conveniently located adjacent to
SR-89, between Road 5 North and Bethany Lane in Chino Valley, Yavapai County,
Arizona. It is the location of the original Camp Whipple established in December
1863. From January to May 1864, the site of the first Territorial Capital of Arizona
was established at Del Rio Springs, operating from tents and log cabins until
being moved later that year to Prescott. In 1895 a narrow-gauge branch of
the United Verde and Pacific Railroad was competed, and Jerome Junction was
established just south of Del Rio Springs. In 1909 AT & SF Railroad, in conjunction
with the Fred Harvey organization purchased this ranch to supply all the milk and
eggs to the western division of the Harvey Restaurant operations and provide
wintering grounds for the famous Grand Canyon mules that took wide-eyed
tourists down Bright Angel Trail.
AREA
" At an elevation of 4,656 and only 20 minutes from Prescott, the Town of Chino
Valley offers four mild seasons and ample opportunities to enjoy the fresh air
and sunshine. Shopping, restaurants, golfing and entertainment are available
locally or in the neighboring communities of Prescott and Prescott Valley.
" Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the natural and rural beauty that the Del
Rio Springs community will offer or set out to explore the many nearby
natural hikes, trails and hills located in the Prescott National Forest, Granite
Mountain Wilderness Area, or nearby rivers and lakes.
" The Verde River Headwaters State Park, an approximate 1,000-acre
site currently in the planning stages for development, will be located on the
east side of SR-89 directly across from the property. This new State Park
will be used for historic protection and interpretation, outdoor recreation,
and perseveration of the natural resources on the site. It will become an
incredible natural amenity to the Del Rio Springs community. A copy of the
proposed master plan for the Verde River Headwaters State Park is included
on pages 14 and 15 of this brochure.
" The Peavine National Recreation Trail is a beautiful trail that follows the
former Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Railway corridor that fed into Prescott.
It is popular for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and running
as it traverses through the Watson Woods Riparian Preserve, winds under
a canopy of trees near Granite Creek, curves around Watson Lake, and
passes through the massive mounds of weather-beaten rock in the Granite
Dells. With the creation of the Verde River Headwater State Park, additional
portions of the Peavine Trail will be improved along the former rail bed just
east of the Del Rio Springs property, eventually connecting the trail from
Prescott to the Headwaters of the Verde River