120 Acre California Ranch 82 mls from Palm Springs Investment property between Phoenix and San Diego Start Price USD 1.00 Current Price USD 62,100.00 Time Left - Bid Count 256 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 22, 2008 End Time Monday, December 22, 2008 Location Scottsdale, Arizona See more about '120 Acre California Ranch 82 mls from Palm Springs' Description 120 Acre California Ranch 82 mls from Palm Springs Investment property between Phoenix and San Diego Visit our eBay About Me page to learn more about our what we have to offer. WE HAVE ANOTHER LARGE ACREAGE PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THIS ONE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN OBTAINING BOTH PROPERTIES PLEASE CONTACT US OR VIEW eBAY AUCTION NUMBER 330288209332. This large acreage property is in the Chuckwalla Valley. The wildlife and plant life are as diverse as the topography, characteristic of both the Mojave and Colorado desert lands. Bighorn sheep, deer, wild burros, birds of prey, snakes, foxes, and coyotes make the area their home, and the bajada region in the southwest corner of the Wilderness provides a crucial habitat for the desert tortoise. Ocotillo, cholla, yucca, creosote, barrel cactus, and fox tail cactus cover the landscape in a garden like array. This is an excellent area for camping, ridge scrambling, peak bagging, and wash exploring in a desert Wilderness. If it's solitude you crave, the chances are great you'll be alone here.This is a great opportunity to own affordable property in one of the more desirable locations in Southern California. Close to the Arizona border this property is near the booming real estate market along the Colorado River Corridor. Ideally located between Las Vegas Nevada (250 miles), Phoenix Arizona (191 miles), and Los Angeles California (187 miles) this property has good short to long term investment potential yet is in a rural enough setting to provide freedom from urban grid-lock, prices, and chaos. Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Phoenix, are three of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country! The population of California is projected to grow by 37 percent by 2030 and by 114 percent and 109 percent in neighboring Nevada and Arizona respectively. With this kind of growth, opportunities to invest in real estate in the area will soon exceed the reach of many individuals.This area boasts a low cost of living, incredible climate, and a readily available workforce. The diverse cities and charming smaller communities hold a wealth of possibilities for every type of business as well as every type of individual.Recreational opportunities in the region are abundant including Joshua Tree National Park, the Colorado River, and the Palo Verde River Valley. Please click on the links provided for more information: Joshua Tree National Park Colorado River Palo Verde River Valley Nearby communities include Lake Havasu City (139 miles away), Yuma Arizona (144 miles away), and Blythe California (45 miles away). Lake Havasu City is currently the fastest growing city in the most rapidly growing county in the State of Arizona. This area is booming, and that means big gains for people who invest in real estate! Lake Havasu City is best known as a boating resort community that draws tourists from across the country with abundant opportunities for fishing, cruising and water sports. It is also the home of the historic London Bridge (moved to and assembled here in the 1960's) an attraction that along with the surrounding resort complexes, draws close to a million tourists annually. The Yuma Arizona area is the third fastest growing in the county, drawing people from all over with its strategic business location (on a major river and hub for international trade routes) and for its beautiful year 'round climate. Recently Yuma has become a major destination for retirees and vacationers, boosting the economy by $300 million seasonally. Water-sports are world class all up and down the Colorado River and the Gulf of California is just 150 miles to the south Blythe California (the town that pioneered agriculture on the banks of the Colorado River) is the gateway to southern California. Blythe's economy is fueled by tourism with the population tripling during the winter months with the arrival of visitors seeking relief from their cold climate home states during the Winter season. Blythe is increasing becoming a permanent home for retirees. Southern California land is a fantastic investment for short or long term investors! California is the world's fifth largest economy (recently passed France) and property in Riverside County is lower in cost with low property taxes than other parts of the state. Expensive homes in most of California's metro areas are forcing people into lower-priced areas like Eastern Riverside County. The area is increasing attractive to retirees and people seeking new opportunities. Acquiring quality Real Estate will soon be beyond the reach of most Americans as the population continues to increase. Furthermore, with extremely beautiful weather and thousands of recreational and entertainment activities, investing in California land can be considered an excellent investment for generations to come! Comparable land in the same area has listed or sold for between $10,000 – $20,000 or more per acre. For a price comparison, you can view a list of other sellers properties at: Comparable Listings Comparable Listings Comparable Listings Comparable Listings YOU ARE BIDDING ON THE FULL PRICE OF THIS PROPERTY (NOT PAYMENTS). The total and complete cost of this property is the $250.00 doc/prep fee (see details below) plus the winning bid amount. Payment must be made within 3 days of the auction close date. SIZE: 120.00 Acres APN: 810-190-001 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The land situated in the County of Riverside, State of California, described as follows: E 1/2 of the SW 1/4 and the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 3, Township 6 South, Range 17 East, San Bernardino Meridian, California. STATE: CA COUNTY: RiversideGENERAL LOCATION: 40 Miles from Blythe, CA DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From Blythe (I-10 overpass for the exit of Intake Boulevard). head west on I-10 for 39 miles to the exit for Chuckwalla Valley Road. At the end of the north side off ramp head northwest on a dirt road for .73 of a mile to an intersection with a northwest/southeast running road. Continue to the northeast for .67 of a mile to an intersection with a northwest/southeast running road. Turn right and head to the southeast for 1.96 miles to the western boundary of the property near the northwestern corner (see maps). Roads leading to the property may not have been completed and road signs may not be present. We are unable to note clear driving directions as we have not visited the property. GPS waypoints can be provided upon request. Please see the “Special Note” below and check the detailed maps at the end of the posting for details. SPECIAL NOTE:These directions are being provided to you as an aid in helping you find the general area in which the property is located, not the exact location of the lot. The directions have been derived from several sources of information that have not involved a site visit but rather map and internet sources from an office. Other aids such as a GPS unit, plat, area or B.L.M maps may be required to find this property. If you are planning a site visit, Click Here.CONVEYANCE DOCUMENT: Grant DeedGENERAL ELEVATION: 550 feet Information about our company and closing instructions: Please read this prior to making your bid. ZONING: Rural (contact county for details) POWER: N/A PHONE: N/A WATER: N/A (well or cistern) SEWER: N/A (Septic or alternative system) ROADS: DirtPROPERTY TAX: Approximately $217.00/year. Taxes will be current at time of closing.ASSOCIATION DUES: COUNTY RECORDING FEE: $25.00 - paid by purchaser. TIME LIMIT TO BUILD: N/A TYPE OF TERRAIN: Flat to rolling with spectacular views PROPERTY PLAT MAP: Yes, see below. TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS: Yes, see below. AREA PHOTOS: Yes; see below. INTERNAL CODE: 810-190-001 To view photographs, please click on the links below. Plat map Area map 3D Topographical Map 2D Topographical Map State Map Street Map We took these pictures, and all of the pictures in this posting, in the area of the property Several photos near the property Please note that we purchased this property specifically for resale. Nearly all of the information we know about the property is in the posting. We have not conducted a site visit. All of the research we completed regarding this property was conducted in our offices in Scottsdale, Arizona and the offices of our contracted agents. Important Note: Our company will not offer "Second Chance Offers". Please review the information at this link for details. Place a Bid!