4780 West Morgan Trail Chino Valley, Arizona 86323

Some properties offer space. Others offer perspective.

Set on 10 private acres in the high desert outside Chino Valley, this one bedroom rammed earth residence is intentionally modest in scale yet remarkable in setting. Constructed with two foot thick rammed earth walls and topped with a metal roof, the home delivers durability, natural insulation, and a quiet architectural presence that feels anchored to the land itself.

Positioned at the foothills of surrounding mountains and bordering Arizona State Land, the property enjoys lasting privacy and uninterrupted openness. The views unfold in layers with rolling desert foreground, distant horizons, subtle evening city lights, and the commanding profile of Sullivan Butte. Along the ridgeline of the mountain, visible from the property, are ancient cliff dwellings etched into the rock, a reminder of the region’s deep history and enduring connection to this landscape.

A dedicated area on the property features a towering flag pole and a bench, thoughtfully positioned to take in the sweeping views and expansive skies. It serves as a quiet vantage point to watch sunsets, distant storms rolling across the desert, or the first stars emerging overhead.

The acreage invites exploration. Toward the back portion of the property, reached by a short hike, lies a distinct quartz rock field set apart from the homesite. Its separation preserves the natural terrain while creating a private destination within your own land, ideal for reflection, photography, or simply experiencing another dimension of the desert.

As daylight fades, the setting becomes exceptional. With minimal light pollution, the property benefits from true dark skies offering brilliant star fields and ideal conditions for stargazing or a future observatory.

Infrastructure supports comfort and sustainability with a private well featuring a new pump, an 80 gallon solar water heater, and access via less than one mile of dirt road, maintaining seclusion without sacrificing convenience. An unfinished oversized covered carport provides expansion potential for enclosed garage space, workshop, studio, or additional living area.

Offered partially furnished, the home also includes a detailed memory book with original building notes and receipts, an uncommon record of craftsmanship and care.

Zoned for horses and located near established recreation corridors, the property offers nearby access to trails including the Chino Valley Peavine Trail, Lower Sullivan Canyon, Iron King Trail, and the Upper Verde River Wildlife Area.

This is not a property defined by size, but by setting and substance, a refined high desert retreat where architecture, history, and sky align.