000 Bell Cow aka Rock Art Ranch Road 11, Winslow, AZ 86047
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) Making this land vital for the survival of many civilizations throughout history. Among the many extraordinary features of this property is "The Steps," a natural rock formation along the steep canyon walls that gave ancient inhabitants access to water, fish, and foraging resources. Within just a quarter mile of The Steps there are an estimated 3,000 petroglyphs depicting stories, rituals, and celestial observations that continue to captivate researchers and historians. Additionally, the Hopi Nation historically brought wayward youth to The Steps for a week of reflection, believing this to be sacred ground. This property is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. It has been extensively documented, including in the book 100 Years,100 Ranchers, and featured on PBS, The History Channel's Beyond Skinwalker Ranch and Ancient Aliens. Its significance has attracted archaeologists and scholars from around the world, and it has been featured in major publications. Researchers from the Smithsonian Institution, the Heard Museum, the National Geographic Society, and Northern Arizona University have studied this land, attesting to its unique historical value. The current owner and their family have been guardians of this property since the 1940s and have kept it in pristine condition. The potential for this land is vastwhether as a private retreat, a center for research, a historical tourist attraction, or a protected heritage site. The current owners hope that Rock Art Ranch's next owner deeply appreciates historical preservation and recognizes the importance of this land and its cultural treasures. For those who understand the rarity of such a site, this is an opportunity to become part of history. Beyond its historical significance, this property is a landscape of rugged beauty, offering uninterrupted views and a sense of connection to the past unlike anywhere else. With Chevelon Creek winding through the terrain, the land is a natural sanctuary. In the spring, the land is covered in a variety of vibrant wildflowers, adding breathtaking color to the landscape. The ranch also supports four different types of high-protein grasses, making it ideal for grazing animals. The untouched landscape is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including jackrabbits, green-collared lizards, coyotes, antelope, elk, and deer. This land offers a wealth of outdoor activities, from hiking and horseback riding to canoeing, rock climbing, and fishing in the creek. Crawdad hunting, artifact discovery, and quiet moments among the petroglyphs create an experience that leaves visitors with a deep sense of peace and connection to the land. Additionally, the legendary Hashknife cowboys once ran cattle on this land, further cementing its place in the story of the American West. Although it is currently closed to the public, Rock Art Ranch previously provided tours allowing the public access to this unique site. For many visitors, the experience of walking these grounds surpasses even the awe of seeing the Grand Canyon, often described as "a hidden gem." This land presents a unique opportunity for researchers, preservationists, or those looking to own one of the most historically significant properties in the nation. Properties of this scale and significance are rarely available, and the chance to be a guardian of such an irreplaceable piece of history is truly extraordinary. This sale is the passing of a legacy. For those with a vision for preservation, education, or conservation, Rock Art Ranch offers a rare chance to secure a meaningful prehistorical estate. RockArtRanch website
Listing Details MLS# 6820980
Location, Tax & Legal
- House Number
- 000
- Street Name
- Bell Cow aka Rock Art Ranch
- St Suffix
- Road
- City/Town Code
- Winslow
- State/Province
- AZ
- Zip Code
- 86047
- County Code
- Navajo
- Assessor Number
- 108-03-001-B
- Tax Year
- 2024
- Lot #
- 11
- Assessor's Map #
- 3
- Assessor's Parcel #
- 1
- Assessor Parcel Ltr
- B
- Add'l Parcels
- No
- Tax Municipality
- Winslow
- Taxes
- 1400
Contract Information
- For Sale or Lease?
- Sale
- Type
- Exclusive Right To Sell
General Property Description
- Apx Total Acres
- 480
- Apx Total Acres G/N
- G
- Price Per Acre
- 37500
- Apx SqFt
- 20908800
- Price Per SqFt
- 0.86
- Apx SqFt G/N
- G
- Lot Size Dimensions
- 20,908,800
- Zoning
- Agriculture
Remarks Misc
- Cross Street
- Territorial Rd/McClaws Rd
- Directions
- SECTION 11,T17N,R17E:E2 W2 & E2 Follow I-40, Take exit 252, Take AZ-99 E and McLaws Rd to Bell Cow Rd
Legal Info
- Lot Number
- 11
Showing Notification Methods
- Showing Service
- Non-MLS Showing Service - See Private Remarks
More Information
Special Listing Cond
- N/A
- Yes
Pmt & Rate Info
- Equity
- 18000000
- Total Owed
- 0
Assoc/Prop Info
- HOA Y/N
- N
- PAD Fee Y/N
- N
- Assessed Balance
- 0
- Assessed Yrs Left
- 100
- HOA 2 Y/N
- N
Lockbox Type
- Other
- Yes
Existing Land Use
- Farm
- Yes
- Ranch
- Yes
- Other (See Rmks)
- Yes
Zoned Presently
- Agricultural
- Yes
Potential Use
- Agricultural
- Yes
Parcel Size
- 300.00 - 639.99 Acre
- Yes
Current Density
- Other (See Rmks)
- Yes
Development Status
- Raw Land
- Yes
Land Features
- Historic District
- Yes
- North/South Exp
- Yes
- East/West Exposure
- Yes
- See Remarks
- Yes
Elevation
- 5,001 - 6,000 Ft
- Yes
Elevation Source
- Owner
- Yes
Vegetation
- Natural Vegetation
- Yes
- High Desert
- Yes
- Meadow/Range Grs
- Yes
Land Configuration
- Irregular Shape
- Yes
Road Surface Type
- Dirt
- Yes
Road Responsibility
- County Maintained Road
- Yes
Traffic Count
- Unknown
- Yes
Fencing
- Wood
- Yes
- Wire
- Yes
Water Source
- Other
- Yes
- See Remarks
- Yes
Freeway/Highway
- Over 5.1 Miles
- Yes
Sewer
- No Sewer/Septic
- Yes
Railroad
- Other (See Rmks)
- Yes
Electric
- Other (See Rmks)
- Yes
Topography
- Level
- Yes
- Other (See Rmks)
- Yes
Gas
- Other (See Rmks)
- Yes
Existing Structures
- Other
- Yes
- See Remarks
- Yes
Distance to Cable
- None
- Yes
New Financing
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Distance to Phone
- Call Listing Office
- Yes
Distance to Water
- Call Listing Office
- Yes
Existing 1st Loan
- Other (See Rmks)
- Yes
Distance to Electric
- On Property
- Yes
Existing 1st Loan Type
- Not Applicable
- Yes
Distance to Gas
- Call Listing Office
- Yes
Existing 1st Loan Terms
- Not Applicable
- Yes
Distance to Sewer
- Call Listing Office
- Yes
Horse Features
- Other
- Yes
Existing 2nd Loan Type
- Not Applicable
- Yes
Existing 2nd Loan Terms
- Not Applicable
- Yes
Use Restrictions
- Other (See Rmks)
- Yes
Existing 3rd Loan Type
- Not Applicable
- Yes
Reports/Disclosures
- Archeological Site
- Yes
Existing 3rd Loan Terms
- Not Applicable
- Yes
Environmental
- None
- Yes
Existing Other Loan
- Not Applicable
- Yes
Seller May Carry (SMC) Payment
- Other (See Rmks)
- Yes
Property Features