Land for Sale in Show Low, AZ

What Is the Land Like in Show Low?

Show Low's land features a cooler climate at 6,400 feet with pine forests, meadows, and varied terrain.

The area sits at 6,400 feet in the White Mountain region, offering a cooler pine-country climate compared to the lower desert. Land includes a mix of rural residential lots, recreational parcels, wooded acreage, and platted subdivisions. Buyers often seek these parcels for their scenic beauty and proximity to nature. Show Low sits where US-60 meets SR-260, and that junction is why it works as the service centre for the region: the groceries, hardware, fuel and medical care that outlying parcels depend on are here rather than an hour away. Fool Hollow Lake, Show Low Lake and the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest are all within easy reach, which is what draws buyers looking for recreational land rather than a commute.

What Can You Build on Show Low Land?

Zoning (R1-10) permits one single-family dwelling on a 10,000 sq ft lot, with horse restrictions.

Navajo County zoning for R1-10 allows one single-family dwelling: site-built, manufactured, rehab mobile home, or AZ-approved factory-built. Horses are permitted but require corrals set back 40 ft from lot lines with 1,200 sq ft per horse. Note: Small lots often cannot meet these requirements, so verify per parcel.

What Should You Verify Before Buying?

Confirm road access, utilities, water, well, septic, and flood status with Navajo County.

Road and legal access, utility availability, water sources, well and septic feasibility, and flood designation vary parcel by parcel and must be confirmed directly with Navajo County before you buy. Two things catch buyers out here more than anywhere else. The first is winter access: at 6,400 feet snow is normal, and a parcel reached by a county-maintained road behaves very differently in January from one reached by a private easement nobody plows. The second is water — some parcels sit within a water company's service area and some require a well, and drilling depth in this part of the White Mountains is not uniform. Septic is permitted through the county under ADEQ rules, so a percolation test is the step that decides what you can actually build. Ask us for what we know about a specific parcel; we have walked most of them, and we would rather tell you about a problem than sell around it.

How Does Buying Work Here?

Owner financing with low down payment, no credit check, and no bank required; cash discounts, special warranty deed, remote closing, and building while paying.

Cash purchases are typically discounted against financed pricing. Owner financing starts at $500 down and $200 a month at 10% APR with no prepayment penalty, and there is no bank, no loan application and no credit check, because we own the land and finance it ourselves. You may begin building on your parcel before the balance is paid. Buyers receive a special warranty deed, and the whole transaction — contract, e-signature, remote online notarisation and recording with Navajo County — can be completed without you travelling here, which matters given how many of our buyers are out of state. More than 100 land transactions have been completed in Navajo County.

What are the winter conditions like at 6,400 feet?

Show Low's elevation of 6,400 feet results in a cooler climate. Winter conditions vary, so confirm actual weather patterns with Navajo County before purchasing.

What are the property taxes on vacant land?

Property taxes on vacant land are assessed by Navajo County. Contact the county tax office to confirm the current rate before purchase.

Can the land be resold or passed to family after purchase?

Yes, land can be resold or transferred to family. Consult a real estate professional for the transfer process and legal requirements.

Is camping or RV use permitted while building?

Camping or RV use on vacant land is subject to Navajo County regulations. Verify with the county office before using the land for temporary stays.