Bizarre Sidewinder Ranch: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity at $225K!

WILLCOX, Ariz. — A unique property in Willcox, Arizona, has captured the internet’s attention, featuring an unusual combination of natural elements and rustic charm. Known as Sidewinder Ranch, this desert dwelling boasts a stream flowing through the living room and bedrock visible throughout various rooms.

Listed at $225,000, the 40-acre estate recently gained popularity after being highlighted on Zillow Gone Wild. Clay Greathouse, the listing agent and owner of Arizona Desert Rat Realty, describes the property’s origins as shrouded in mystery. “We don’t know who built this, or why it was built,” he stated, noting that artifacts from the 1920s can be found in a small cabin on the premises.

Sidewinder Ranch serves not only as a home but also as a geology exhibit. The integration of natural bedrock and a trickling stream creates a distinctive atmosphere, which Greathouse mentions becomes more pronounced during the monsoon season. The remote setting provides expansive views, surrounded by state land, enhancing the sense of privacy.

The property is connected to essential utilities, including a private well and septic system, thanks to a nearby cell tower. Greathouse believes the home was constructed in the mid-1980s, following a period of tax delinquency that led to its auction. “It had to have been some, I want to say a hippy dippy guy got a lot of time on his hands,” he added, reflecting on the effort put into the stone pathways throughout the site.

Despite its charms, the home requires some renovation. The current owner, described as “a motorcycle guy,” dedicated years to restoring the property and transforming it into a “livable work of art.” In addition to the house and land, the sale includes a John Deere track loader as part of the full cash offer.

As the owner looks to begin a new chapter, the property awaits a new enthusiast drawn to its unusual features and surrounding desert landscape.