1000 E MERRITT RANCH Road -, Cornville, AZ 86325 (MLS# 7080281)

1000 E MERRITT RANCH Road -, Cornville, AZ 86325

New Listing

$280,000

Perched high above the lush Oak Creek greenbelt, this extraordinary 4.82-acre homesite offers dramatic elevation, privacy, expansive views and freedom.

Year-round Oak Creek winds through the landscape below, Sedona’s red rocks rise on the horizon, and nearby Merritt Ranch Road connects you directly to 89A.

As the sun sets behind you, the mountains across the Verde Valley catch the fading light, glowing in brilliant shades of red and gold—a spectacular phenomenon known locally as a “reverse sunset.”

From its cliffside setting, the homesite rises dramatically above the landscape below, creating a remarkable sense of separation and privacy.

From the parcel, sweeping southwest views unfold across the greenbelt to the surrounding high-desert landscape and distant mesas.

A level, buildable portion of the homesite opens toward the greenbelt and distant mountains—an extraordinary setting to imagine what comes next.

Looking east, the homesite rises above the tree-lined Oak Creek corridor, with the creek winding through the landscape below and mountains stretching across the horizon.

Looking west, glimpses of Sedona’s iconic red rocks rise in the distance beyond the property’s dramatic high-desert setting.

From this remarkable position, the Verde Valley opens in nearly every direction—a sweeping panorama that changes with the light throughout the day.

Here, the scale and character of the homesite come into focus—nearly five acres offering space to consider how your own vision might take shape.

Positioned along the elevated edge of the property, the homesite takes full advantage of its cliffside setting for sweeping, unobstructed views.

From above, the natural contours of the homesite come into view, revealing its elevated position above the Oak Creek greenbelt and the surrounding landscape.

he property boundary reveals the scale of Vega Vista: 4.82 private acres with no HOA and remarkable freedom to shape the property around your own vision.

A 4.82 view parcel offers room to create a home designed around the setting, where changing light, open skies and the surrounding landscape become part of everyday life.

As evening approaches, golden light washes across Vega Vista, illuminating the surrounding mesas, mountains and high-desert landscape in a warm glow.

There is a moment here when everything seems to glow—the kind of evening light that makes you want to stay outside just a little longer.

As the sun slips toward the horizon, the landscape grows quiet beneath an ever-changing sky—a peaceful reminder of just how extraordinary it would feel to call this place home.

magine ending the day here, watching the last light sweep across the Verde Valley from your own terrace, pool or outdoor living space.

May your future unfold here, as the landscape melts into painted skies and another extraordinary day comes to a close.

Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 210,693 Status: Active

Current Price: $280,000 List Date: 9/15/2026 Last Modified: 9/15/2026

Overview

Description

What would you create if the view came first? Perched high above the lush Oak Creek greenbelt, this extraordinary 4.84-acre homesite offers dramatic elevation, privacy, expansive views and freedom--with no HOA and Sedona just 13 miles away. From its cliffside setting, the landscape unfolds below: year-round Oak Creek winding through the high desert, distant mesas and mountains, immense Arizona skies and transformative sunsets. With nearly five acres, there is room to dream big. Design your high-desert dream home, create a private retreat, explore its potential as a distinctive short-term rental or investment property--or imagine vines cascading along the slopes, inspired by the surrounding wine country. The extraordinary view is already here--the rest is yours to imagine.

Supplements: And while the location feels wonderfully removed, the best of the Verde Valley remains close at hand. The vineyards and tasting rooms of Page Springs and Verde Valley wine country are nearby, the local Cornville farmers market is just minutes away, and Old Town Cottonwood offers dining, shopping and everyday conveniences within easy reach. It is a ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7080281

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 1000
Compass: E
Street Name: MERRITT RANCH
St Suffix: Road
City/Town Code: Cornville
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 86325
Country: US
County Code: Yavapai
Assessor Number: 407-31-005-L
Tax Year: 2025
Lot #: -
Assessor's Map #: 31
Legal Description (Abbrev): AN IRREG SHAPED PCL BEING A PTN OF THE NW4NW4 SEC 34 & THE NE4NE4 SEC 33, THE MOST NLY COR LYING APP
Assessor's Parcel #: 5
Assessor Parcel Ltr: L
Add'l Parcels: No
Tax Municipality: Yavapai - COUNTY
Census Tract: 1701
Taxes: 1458
Marketing Name: Vega Vista Trail

Contract Information

For Sale or Lease?: Sale
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

General Property Description

Apx Total Acres: 4.84
Apx Total Acres G/N: G
Price Per Acre: 57851.24
Apx SqFt: 210693
Price Per SqFt: 1.33
Apx SqFt G/N: G
Lot Size Dimensions: 4.84 Acres
Horses: Y
Zoning: R1L-70
Flood Zone: TBD
Elementary School District: Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District
High School District: Mingus Union High School District
Elementary School: Cottonwood Community School
Jr. High School: Cottonwood Community School
High School: Mingus Union High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: 89A to Merritt Ranch Rd to Vega Vista
Directions: Take 89A and head south on N. Oak Valley Rd until it splits into a ''Y'' intersection, veer right to Merritt Ranch Rd follow until you see Vega Vista Trail on the left. Sign on lot and survey markers easy to see. **Note: Vega Vista Trail is a new road and not visible on some maps

Legal Info

Township: 16
Range: 4E
Section: 33
Lot Number: -

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: Yes
Email: Yes
Phone Call: Yes

More Information

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Pmt & Rate Info

Equity: 280000
Total Owed: 0

Assoc/Prop Info

HOA Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Assessed Balance: 0

Lockbox Type

None: Yes

Existing Land Use

Residential Lot: Yes

Zoned Presently

Single Family: Yes

Potential Use

Single Family: Yes

Parcel Size

2.50 - 4.99 Acres: Yes

Current Density

00 - 01 Units P/Acre: Yes

Proposed Density

00 - 01 Units P/Acre: Yes

Development Status

Raw Land: Yes
Plans Included: Yes
Prelim Eng Included: Yes

Land Features

Cul-De-Sac: Yes
Corner Lot: Yes
East/West Exposure: Yes
Greenbelt: Yes

View

City: Yes
Creek/Stream: Yes
Desert: Yes
Panoramic: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes
Mountain(s): Yes

Vegetation

Natural Vegetation: Yes
High Desert: Yes

Land Configuration

Irregular Shape: Yes

Road Surface Type

Gravel: Yes

Road Responsibility

County Maintained Road: Yes

Traffic Count

Unknown: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Water Source

None: Yes

Freeway/Highway

2.1 - 5 Miles: Yes

Sewer

No Sewer/Septic: Yes

Electric

None: Yes

Topography

Level: Yes
Gentle Sloping: Yes
Steep Sloping: Yes
Hillside: Yes
Plateau: Yes
Valley: Yes
Mountainous: Yes

Gas

None: Yes

Existing Structures

None: Yes

Irrigation

None: Yes

Distance to Cable

None: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Distance to Phone

None: Yes

Distance to Water

None: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Distance to Electric

None: Yes

Distance to Gas

None: Yes

Distance to Sewer

None: Yes

Existing 2nd Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Reports/Disclosures

Soil Test: Yes
Boundary Survey Avlb: Yes

Environmental

None: Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Existing Land Use: Residential Lot Zoned Presently: Single Family Potential Use: Single Family Parcel Size: 2.50 - 4.99 Acres Current Density: 00 - 01 Units P/Acre Proposed Density: 00 - 01 Units P/Acre Development Status: Raw Land; Plans Included; Prelim Eng Included Land Features: Cul-De-Sac; Corner Lot; East/West Exposure; Greenbelt View: Creek/Stream; Desert; Panoramic; Trees/Woods; Mountain(s) Vegetation: Natural Vegetation; High Desert Land Configuration: Irregular Shape Road Surface Type: Gravel Road Responsibility: County Maintained Road Traffic Count: Unknown Topography: Level; Gentle Sloping; Steep Sloping; Hillside; Plateau; Valley; Mountainous Existing Structures: None Water Source: None Irrigation: None Sewer: No Sewer/Septic Electric: None Gas: None Distance to Cable: None Distance to Phone: None Distance to Water: None Distance to Electric: None Distance to Gas: None Distance to Sewer: None Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear Existing 2nd Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Environmental: None Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Fencing: None

Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: September - 15 - 2026