MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. WHERE IS THE PROPERTY LOCATED?
Wagon Bow is located at the base of and among the Aquarius Mountains in northwest Arizona. We are approximately 2.5 hours from Las Vegas or 3 hours from Phoenix. Access to the ranch is via a well-maintained county road from Arizona State Highway 93. The Wagon Bow information office is located at mile marker #119.
2. WHAT DOES THE PROPERTY LOOK LIKE?
The ranch is a beautiful property with scenic and abundant vegetation located in the Aquarius Mountains. The property ranges in elevation from approximately 3,000 to 6,000 feet, with the majority of the land situated in the range of 4,500 to 5,000 feet elevation. These elevations provide for breathtaking views and moderate temperatures throughout the year. The property varies from mountainous terrain as well as beautifully treed areas with lush meadows, pastures, and natural springs.
3. WHAT TOWNS ARE CLOSEST TO THE PROPERTY?
The closest town to Wagon Bow is Wikieup. Wikieup is a small desert town about 11 miles south on Hwy 93 that will provide for basic services such as post office, gasoline and necessary staples. A much larger city, approximately 30,000+ in population, is Kingman, Arizona. Kingman is located on Interstate 40 and the famous ‘Route 66’ and is approximately 45 minutes from the ranch turnoff. Kingman is also the county seat and will provide you with all your shopping needs and desires.
4. WHAT IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE?
A qualified surveyor, registered in the State of Arizona, has surveyed all of Wagon Bow Ranch. All property corners are clearly marked. Additionally, graded roads have been built for easy access to each lot.
5. WHAT ARE MOST PEOPLE PLANNING ON DOING WITH THEIR LAND?
Most of the current owners feel that Wagon Bow Ranch is a good opportunity to own a large yet affordable piece of America to use now or to hold for the future. Some of the owners plan to retire on the property, others plan to create a family heritage and pass it down to their children or grandchildren, while still other owners plan to subdivide the property into smaller parcels at a later date, probably keeping one and selling the others. Many of the property owners also plan to utilize the property as a permanent home or a recreational getaway, to get away from the hassles of life and to just enjoy the American dream.
6. WHAT ABOUT UTILITIES?
Currently, there is no power or telephone service on the property. People wishing power today can use propane gas and/or generators for refrigerators, cooking and heating purposes. Solar power technology is also an excellent alternative form of energy. Wastewater disposal for Wagon Bow is achieved by individual septic systems.
7. WHAT ABOUT WATER?
Water for your Wagon Bow Ranch parcel is to be provided by individual wells on your own parcel at your cost. Wells in the Wagon Bow have depths from 48 feet to 630 feet. There are several wells on the property at present.
8. WHAT ARE THE PROPERTY TAXES FOR A PARCEL?
The approximate annual property taxes on 160-acre ranch parcel at Wagon Bow Ranch calculate to a little over 1% of the purchase price per year.
9. TO WHOM DO I MAKE MY PAYMENT?
Your payments will be made to your lending institution.
10. MAY I USE THE LAND WHILE I'M PAYING FOR IT AND WHEN DO I RECEIVE A DEED TO MY PROPERTY?
Yes, beginning the very day you sign the real estate contract at closing, the land is yours to use and enjoy. Upon full payment of your loan, the title company will issue a deed to the property giving you free and clear title on the property you have purchased.
11. CAN I RESELL MY PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE AND MAKE A PROFIT?
While there is no guarantee of profit from any land sale, most ranches increase in value every year. In fact, during the last six years, sale prices for comparable land have increased an average of 60% due to supply and demand. Also, as we develop the land further and offer smaller parcels, their value will be 2 – 3 times higher than current costs. We believe there are many reasons for this upward trend, including inflation, population growth, the public's desire for a more natural environment and the trend toward movement away from urban areas, the increasing popularity of outdoor recreational activities, and most importantly the decreasing supply of deeded land.
12. IS THERE A PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION OR ANY RESTRICTIONS ON THE PROPERTY?
The Developer has established the Wagon Bow Ranch Property Owners Association whose main purpose is to maintain the roads within the ranch. Maintaining the access roads within the development will allow our Property Owners access to their parcels in the future and it is believed it will help to enhance and preserve property values.
The Association currently has dues of $100.00 per year per parcel. The dues cannot increase more than 10% per year to meet the needs of the Association without a majority vote of the Property Owners.
In an effort to help protect the natural beauty and to enhance and help protect the future value of the property, the Developer of Wagon Bow Ranch has recorded some thoughtful and sensible protective guidelines (i.e. Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (C.C.R.'s), which are readily available for review.
13. WHY ARE SOME PROPERTIES MORE EXPENSIVE THAN OTHERS AND WILL PRICES BE INCREASING?
The Developer prices the various 40-acre ranch properties according to an “A B C" analysis and consideration of the proximity of the parcels to existing electric. A B C stands for Access, Beauty and Character. In other words, how quick or easy is the access to the property from the Interstate or the main county road, etc. The beauty of the property pertains to the vegetation, views, proximity to the mountains, etc. The character of the property refers to the topography, is the parcel flat, rolling, steep? Does the parcel have a large wash or several arroyos etc.?
14. HOW MANY PARCELS ARE AVAILABLE AND HOW MUCH IS STILL FOR SALE?
The exact number of parcels available is always changing because the demand continues to be so strong. Each new unit or phase offers an excellent and exciting variety of private ranch parcels to choose from.
15. WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE PARCELS?
Each parcel is a minimum of 40 acres in size (equal to approximately 36 football fields). You may also purchase more than one parcel if you wish. Make your selection now while the choicest ranches are available..
16. WHY IS WAGON BOW RANCH SO INEXPENSIVE? WHAT'S THE CATCH?
There is no catch. We purchase large properties at a low price. By buying larger parcels it is possible to get a lower price per acre. And yet we do not purchase substandard properties. All our properties are carefully selected for their natural beauty, location, accessibility, and value. We then subdivide the property into smaller ranches and pass our savings on to our customers.
17. WHO IS THE DEVELOPER?
Wagon Bow Ranch is a development of Great Western Land & Recreation, Inc ., who has been in business since 1928. Honest dealings and great customer services is what Great Western Land & Recreation is all about.
18. MAY I RIDE MY HORSE ON THE RANCH?
You bet. There are equestrian easements throughout the ranch and of course on all government lands adjoining and within the Wagon Bow
19 . MAY I HUNT WILD GAME ON MY RANCH?
Yes. You may hunt on all the government property adjoining Wagon Bow and on your ranch according to government regulations. On the ranch there are herds of pronghorn antelope, trophy mule deer, javelina, and a large quail population.
20. WHAT OTHER ACTIVITIES DOES THE AREA OFFER?
There are a wide variety of outdoor activities and other entertainment venues near and around the ranch. From the Grand Canyon to Lake Havasu you can fish, hunt, camp, water ski, horseback ride, rock climb, etc. And within a couple to a few hours away you can enjoy the metropolitan delights of Phoenix, Flagstaff, Las Vegas, San Diego, Los Angeles, and the entire Southwest!
However, if the land is not posted, under agriculture or irrigated it is deemed open to the public. Proper posting entails all property corners and gates to be marked.
