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Heber, Arizona  •  Mogollon Rim Country

Despain
Ranch

A True Working Cattle Operation Spanning Nearly 29 Square Miles of Northern Arizona High Country

3,099Deeded Acres
18,441Total Acres
28.81Square Miles
4Mild Seasons
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Cattle herd on Despain Ranch

Working Cattle Country

Northern Arizona High Desert  •  Year-Round Grazing

Aerial overview of Despain Ranch

18,441 Acres of Northern Arizona

Deeded • State • BLM • Leased Land

Historic ranch corrals
Historic Working Corrals
Windmill and ranch buildings
Windmill & Facilities
Ranch pens
Working Pens
Fence lines
Established Fence Lines
Rolling ranch terrain and drainage corridors

Dramatic Terrain & Natural Drainage

Rolling High-Desert Grasslands  •  Juniper Country

About the Property

A True Working
Cattle Operation

Despain Ranch encompasses approximately 3,099.66± deeded acres and 18,441 total acres — nearly 29 square miles — including State, BLM, and leased land across Northern Arizona’s high country.

Four mild seasons allow cattle to range extensively throughout the year with reduced supplemental feeding requirements, supporting a more efficient and cost-conscious ranching operation. Strategically placed water infrastructure, including registered wells, stock tanks, trough systems, and natural drainage corridors, contribute to effective grazing distribution across the ranch.

Whether utilized as a working cattle ranch, recreational retreat, legacy family holding, or long-term land investment, Despain Ranch presents an increasingly rare opportunity to own a meaningful piece of Northern Arizona ranch country.

Property Features
  • 3,099.66± deeded acres — State, BLM & leased land
  • Registered wells, stock tanks & trough systems
  • Corrals, reservoirs & historic working facilities
  • Year-round grazing with natural drainage corridors
  • Wind energy corridor — significant future development potential
  • Adjacent to Sitgreaves National Forest
  • Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer & pronghorn antelope
  • Access to Mogollon Rim & Chevelon Canyon
  • Horseback riding, hunting & outdoor recreation
  • Legacy family holding or long-term land investment
By the Numbers

Ranch at a Glance

3,099±Deeded Acres
18,441Total Acres
28.81Square Miles
4Mild Seasons
3Land Categories
Investment Highlights

Why Despain Ranch

01
Working Ranch Infrastructure

Established with registered wells, stock tanks, corrals, and historic working facilities — ready for immediate cattle operations without capital buildout.

02
Wind Energy Corridor

Located within an active wind energy development corridor, adding significant long-term upside beyond traditional ranching and recreational value.

03
Recreation & Legacy

Adjacent to Sitgreaves National Forest with access to the Mogollon Rim — an increasingly rare opportunity to own meaningful Arizona high country.

Location

100 Duck Lake Road
Heber, Arizona 85928

Situated in the Mogollon Rim country of Northern Arizona, Despain Ranch sits within one of the most scenic and ecologically rich regions of the American Southwest.

  • Heber, AZ — Navajo County high country
  • Adjacent to Sitgreaves National Forest
  • Near Mogollon Rim & Chevelon Canyon
  • Approx. 2 hrs from Phoenix Metro
  • Elevation ~6,500 ft — mild 4-season climate
Shena Lee Korn — Global Real Estate Advisor
Your Listing Agent

Shena Lee Korn

Global Real Estate Advisor

Shena Lee Korn is a top-producing Global Real Estate Advisor with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty and founder of the Privé Standard Group. With deep expertise in luxury, land, and investment-grade properties across Arizona, Shena delivers a white-glove experience for buyers and sellers seeking properties of distinction.

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