Primitive weekend get-away hidden in a box canyon in the Empire Mountains. 17 acres sits up high w/commanding views of the surrounding hills & valleys. High desert - approx 4700ft elevation. This is a non-conforming property. It cannot be financed. Constructed many yrs ago w/no county permits: brick A-Frame w/metal roof, 1 lower deck, 2 upper decks, 1 car garage (Tuff Shed style), sm. workshop (Tuff Shed style), sev. small out builldings, small mobile home(construction office style) & some fencing. 2 water holding tanks 1100 gal & 300 gal. The property has no electric, no well, no septic system. Title insurance is not available on the access roads. Private, county, state & BLM lands are crossed by the old mining roads in this area. Current owner enjoyed for 25 years. Adventure awaits
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
17.01 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
546
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pima County
APN
30621011B
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
RH
Rural Homestead Zone
This zone is intended to preserve the character and encourage the orderly growth of rural areas in the county. It is intended to encourage rural development in areas lacking facilities for urban development and to provide for commercial and industrial development only where appropriate and necessary to serve the needs of the rural area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Religious facility
Day care facility
Healthcare
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Interior Features
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 546
Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Siding
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Chain Link, Field
Roof: Metal
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Levels: Two
Property Condition: Fixer
Security Features: Wrought Iron Security Door
Living Area: 546
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 740,955
Lot Size Dimensions: 912 x 813 approx
Lot Features: Elevated Lot
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: Vail - RH
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $639.07
Tax Year: 2019
Parcel Number: 306-21-011B
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: None
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Acacia
Middle Or Junior School: Old Vail
High School: Vail Dist Opt
High School District: Vail
Location Information
Direction Faces: South
Directions: I-10/Hwy 83(Sonoita Hwy) S to Hilton Ranch Rd (approx 9miles), take Hilton Ranch Rd E past the paved section. At top of hill take right fork- curves south & becomes Red Cloud Mine Rd, look for address marker that says 35000. (see photo) turn left at 35000 sign& proceed to locked gate with ''for sale'' sign& MLS box. Total distance on dirt 4mi. 4WH drive not needed but don't take low clearance car.
UnparsedAddress: 35000 E Hilton Ranch Road, Vail, AZ 85641
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 546
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 17.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Pima County
APN: 30621011B
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
10/10 Fire Factor
63% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 98° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$118,000 – $143,000
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