All this for so little!!
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This home sits right in the middle of everything! You can be in Wickenburg enjoying the shops, restaurants, and country living offered by this adorable town or you can be on the edge of the city in Surprise in a matter of minutes which offers malls, and everything you would expect to find from the big city!
This home sits on two lots which combine to make approx. 4.13 acres giving plenty of space for all your toys or horses. The house is 2304 SQF with four bedrooms and 2 baths. One of the bedrooms has had cabinets installed to accommodate an office.
Please enjoy the following video and please feel free to give us a call with any questions you may have!
Twin Colts born in Wickenburg, AZ
TWIN FOALS, STRONG AND HEALTHY!
Events like this are extremely rare but one happened just outside the Town of Wickenburg, AZ, at Tommye and BG Flenniken’s quarterhorse ranch (www.arizonacowhorses.com). Many people in the community were quite interested as they learned about twin colts born in northwest Maricopa County.
One Week Old:
Miss Sugar Vandy Chex (mother) gave birth to twins in April 2007 at the ranch of Tommye and BG Flenniken just south of Wickenburg, Arizona. It’s a miracle both survived.
Six Weeks Old:
The twins are sired by Major Eye Opener by Mr. Eye opener by Dash for Cash. The mare is a 1997 Palomino/Tabiano Mare by Diamond Chex and Sugars A Lady.
Six Months Old:
According to The Pacific & Prairie Horse Journal, a monthly magazine serving western Canada’s horse community, it says, “Twin foals are not all that uncommon. The rarity is when twins actually survive birth and continue to thrive… It is extremely rare for twin foals to survive more than 10 days.” Also, Dr. Reed Holyoak, staff theriogenologist, confirms that “[the] chances of an equine twin birth are one in ten thousand, and of those, in over 80% of the cases, one or both colts are lost.”
Thirteen Months Old:
As you can see, these two horses are still alive and well thanks to good care taking and perhaps a little divine intervention. Please take a look at this incredible short video. The video shows the two twin colts with their mother. Another amazing feature about this video is that the mother hadn’t been saddled in over four years. After she was saddled up, it looks like she had been being rode every day for the last four years. Enjoy…
For current information about the twins, contact Tommye Flenniken at 928-684-8944. Check out his website, too, at www.arizonacowhorses.com. The twins, Major Gold and Major Miracle, are strong and healthy. It truly is a miracle!
Wickenburg, AZ Annexation
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***Disclaimer: The following text does not reflect the views or opinions of any agents at Vaughn & Associates Real Estate Services LLC, however, we are merely trying to provide the most current information to consumers.***
Wickenburg, Arizona Annexation Issues:
The hot topic around Wickenburg these days has been the annexation of surrounding land and/or surrounding communities. Many people are skeptical or reluctant to start “swallowing land” like the neighboring city of Surprise. However, the benefits of annexation may far outweigh any negative aspects. The following text will hopefully clear up some questions you have regarding the Wickenburg annexation.
You may be asking yourself, “Well, what is annexation?” Annexation defined is a process by which a city or town may assume responsibility for an unincorporated territory adjacent to its boundaries. It is a democratic process that requires consent of property owners, according to Arizona Revised Statute 9-471. Signatures of more than 50% of the property owners and owners of and more than 50% of assessed valuation in the area are required by State law. If the required signatures are gathered, the Mayor and Council will vote to adopt an ordinance officially annexing the area into the town. Unfortunately, being incorporated into the town will increase your property taxes. Utilities including electricity, gas, and water are subject to a 1.7% Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT or Sales Tax). For example, a $150 monthly electric bill from APS would include an additional $2.25. The tax on water would not apply if you are using your own well for water, and there is no utility tax on sewer or septic service. The Rural Fire District Tax will be lifted as soon as possible after the annexation is completed. Despite raising taxes for incorporated areas, Wickenburg stands to make no money if not take a loss from annexing residential property. Money is made from annexing commercial property and collecting sales tax.
Some changes to your property may be mandatory if you are annexed into the Town of Wickenburg. One of these changes may be your physical address. The unincorporated areas of the country use a five digit address system whereas if you are annexed, your numerical address will change to a four digit or less system. Another change you will need to be prepared to make is with your domestic water well. In future years if a water line is run adjacent to your property, you will be required to connect to it. Even if you are required to connect to a water line, you will still be able to use your existing well for non-domestic purposes such as outside watering and irrigation. The same situation applies to your existing septic system as well. You will be able to keep your septic system; however, if in the future a sewer line becomes readily available to your property, you will be required to connect, provided the cost to connect does not exceed 4 times the cost of an alternative system. It is expected that sewer lines will not be available for a vast majority of the areas proposed for annexation for many years. The town recently implemented over $4 million in sewer plant improvements, substantially increasing its capacity. Another possible change that may be considered is the garbage hauling service you use. It will depend on the property location and access, but town garbage service costs about the same as private service. Despite the minor changes, it may be well worth it to make the changes and benefit from the services that Wickenburg provides.
Some of the benefits from being incorporated into the Town of Wickenburg include sewer, water, fire protection, police protection, road/streets, and a voice in your local government. The implementation of sewer lines will eliminate the need for septic systems and the maintenance that is involved with septic. New water lines will bring new fire hydrants to neighborhoods which in turn will make fire protection and response time more efficient. This also has a possibility of reducing your property insurance because property within 1000 ft. of the town’s water lines will have an ISO fire rating of 4 while areas farther than 1000 ft. are rated 8B. The lower rating allows you to have a lower property insurance cost. Police response time will also greatly increase in incorporated areas because you will be using Wickenburg Police Department instead of County Sheriffs. Since the nearest Maricopa County Sheriffs Office substation is located at Bell Rd. & Grand Ave. in Surprise, and Yavapai Sheriff’s Office is located in Yarnell, the County’s response time will typically be much longer than that of the Wickenburg Police Department. Another good thing about annexation is that the town has a Street Maintenance Program that is designed to improve the local roads. The opportunities for street improvements are greater in the town than in Maricopa or Yavapai counties. However, private streets will remain private with the owners being responsible for maintenance.
There is also the benefit of having a voice and participating in your local government. Unlike the much larger municipalities that are annexing toward Wickenburg, your voice is more likely to be heard by Wickenburg. Your chances of obtaining an appointed or elected position in Wickenburg are greater because we are a small community. You will be able to vote in town elections 29 days after living in an annexed area and you can run for town council or Mayor after you can document you have lived in the annexed area for at least one year. As you can see, there are many beneficial aspects of being incorporated into the Town of Wickenburg.
Furthermore, the Town of Wickenburg is currently setting up meetings with ranchers, property owners, BLM, and other stakeholders in order to address questions involving livestock, barbed wire fences, and shooting on BLM land. The goal is to work with all landowners and allow flexibility with these issues when appropriate. You may also be able to keep horses on your property if your property is currently horse property and you are annexed into Wickenburg. Horses are allowed within the Wickenburg town limits as long as you have at least 35,000 square feet of total property (81% of an acre) and 1,200 square feet of corral area per horse. You may also be concerned about what County ordinances/uses will be grandfathered with annexation. State law defines which pre-existing, legal, non-conforming uses can continue until the use is changed or expanded. This use “follows the land” so unless the property is substantially altered or abandoned by the owner, the legal use can continue. You must remember though, this only applies to legal uses.
Many people believe that acquiring more land and making Wickenburg grow will compromise their rural, small town lifestyle and bring major development to Wickenburg. However, the major reason the town wants to annex areas surrounding Wickenburg is that annexation is the only way for the town to have control over development and assist citizens who would like to protect the rural and western lifestyle for which the town is known worldwide. The Town of Wickenburg staff will work with property owners to make sure the rural environment is protected after annexation and will work hard to keep this community clean.
Below are proposed annexation maps:
“Frequently Asked Annexation Questions.” Town of Wickenburg, AZ. The Town of Wickenburg, AZ. 23 May 2008. <http://www.ci.wickenburg.az.us/index.asp?NID=503>.
Things to do in Wickenburg, AZ
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Area Attractions in Wickenburg, Arizona:
~ Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts:
From October through April, this 600-seat theatre presents a rich/diverse season of performances. They also participate in community and educational events such as local talent contests, Camp Imagination and afternoon classes.
~ Desert Caballeros Western Museum:
Visit “Arizona’s Most Western Museum” … a 47-year-old museum full of unexpected treasures complete with an entire turn-of-the-century Wickenburg street with a saloon and general store. Children will enjoy the “Out on the Ranch” exhibit. You’ll also want to visit the adjacent open air display and life-size bronze of Joe Beeler, Thanks for the Rain.
~ Hassayampa River & Wishing Well:
Hassayampa is an Apache word that roughly translated means “river that runs upside down”. It’s a name attributed to the fact that the river’s water occasionally runs underground. Bring some coins and toss them into the Wishing Well while you’re there – Don’t forget to make a wish! Learn about the Hassayampa legend.
~ Hassayampa River Preserve:
Owned by the Nature Conservancy, this preserve stretches for 5 miles along the Hassayampa River. The preserve is a great place for bird watching, recording over 280 species.
~ Historical Walking Tour:
Pick up a self-guided brochure from the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce to view some of Wickenburg’s historical downtown buildings dating back to the earl 1900’s.
~ Jail Tree:
Witness a 200 year old mesquite tree that once served as the town jail.
~ Joshua Forest:
Just 30 miles northwest of Wickenburg is one of the largest remaining Joshua tree forests. In the springtime, you’ll witness the sight of the trees in bloom.
~ Little Red Schoolhouse:
The historic 1905 Little Red Schoolhouse marks the first brick schoolhouse in Wickenburg. The schoolhouse is currently a site of special activities throughout the year hosted by the Wickenburg Cultural Organization.
~ Massacre Monument:
The monument accounts the battle which spurred General Crook to launch a counterattack that ended Indian hostility in the area. The monument is dedicated to the lost lives in an attack in 1871 thought to be brought about by the Yavapai Indians – and much later learned it was brought about by bandits.
~ Old 761 Santa Fe Steam Locomotive & Historic Drover Caboose:
This engine traveled the rails between the west and Chicago. The Wellik Foundation purchased and donated the restored Drover caboose. Both are located on Frontier Street next to the historic Santa Fe Depot.
~ Robson’s Arizona Mining World:
Robson’s has created a turn-of-the-century life on a once prosperous mining community in the Harcuvar Mountains west of Wickenburg. Take a tour, have lunch, shop, pan for gold or hike to the prehistoric Indian petroglyphs of bighorn sheep etched in the ridge. The town includes original miners’ cabins, replicas of old stores, and the Gold Leaf Restaurant. Open from October through May seven days a week.
~ Vulture Mine:
Open during the winter months, seven days a week from 9 am to 4 pm - Closed July through August. Take a self-guided tour at a look of yesteryear through the remains of the mine site and buildings. Schedule a guided tour as well as camping or trailer park reservations. Located 12 miles outside of downtown Wickenburg.
~ Vulture Peak:
Get your hiking guide from the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce and hike up the Peak. You can even get a certificate of completion when you have completed the hike from the Chamber.
~ Wickenburg Memorial:
This memorial pays tribute to the town founder, Henry Wickenburg, who died in 1905.
~ Yarnell’s Shrine of St. Joseph:
Located in downtown Yarnell, 18 miles north of Wickenburg. The shrine contains statues and plaques following the Stations of the Cross.
Beautifully remodeled home in Wickenburg Arizona AZ
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Nestled in the heart of Wickenburg AZ this home offers easy access to shopping, restaurants, parks, golfing, and the great outdoors. Large mature trees surround the lot giving this home a peaceful setting in a very peaceful town.
Not one detail of this home has been left untouched! The electric, plumbing, drywall, and roof have all been recently updated (2007-2008). The home boasts new carpet, new wood floors, stainless steel appliances, built in surround sound in living room, kitchen, and backyard, tank less water heater, cat 5 wiring in every room, alarm system, custom Malcom Cabinets, timed watering system for the outside plants, accent lighting on the trees, and so much more!
Give us a call if you have any questions about this beautiful home or this amazing town!
A Wickenburg Community Profile
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A Wickenburg Community Profile
Arizona’s Most Western Community is Rich in Lore and Romance
Wickenburg fills an illustrious chapter in the history of Arizona and the West. Though only 55 miles away from the hustle and bustle of modern Phoenix, Arizona’s most Western community hearkens back to a different time and place. Nature graced Wickenburg with a gentle magic. Resting on the northern edge of the Sonoran Desert, just below Arizona’s mountainous country, the Wickenburg area abounds in natural beauty. Palo Verde, cacti, creosote bushes and mesquite trees carpet the desert floor, yet a short trip up Highway 89 to the top of Yarnell Hill brings you to Manzanita, chaparral, oak and pine. Likewise, the resources are equally diverse. While the area’s geological treasures attracted miners from around the world, the Hassayampa River flood plain provided fertile soil for farming and ranching. Farther downstream, a perennial water flow forced to the surface by bedrock turns the Hassayampa into an oasis in the desert.
For centuries, the Western Yavapai (or Tolkapaya as they called themselves) made the banks of this oasis their home, irrigating their crops of corn, beans, squash, and tobacco with river water. They named this place Haseyamo – meaning “following the water as far as it goes” – from which the word Hassayampa derived.
Tough within the claimed territories of both, neither the Spanish Empire nor the Mexican Republic ever extended their authority this far north. However, Hispanic culture and trade did reach the Yavapai, who were nicknamed the Cruzados because they wore their unusually long bangs in what the Spanish thought was the shape of a cross.
In the early 1920s, stalwart hunters and trappers explored the Hassayampa River in search of beavers, whose pelts were sold to hat-makers back east and in Europe. Their reports helped create American interest in the West. The Wickenburg area and much of the West became part of the United States following the Mexican American War in 1848.
An 1862 gold strike on the Colorado River near present-day Yuma inspired hardy prospectors and miners, predominantly from California and Mexico, to search for minerals throughout central Arizona. The names of these Argonauts now grace many of the surrounding geographic landmarks, including the Weaver Mountains and Peeples Valley.
Among the gold searchers was the adventurer, Henry Wickenburg. He came from far-off lands, lured by the dream of abundant gold. His quest was rewarded by the discovery of the Vulture Mine, where over $30 million in gold has been dug from the ground.
Throughout the foothills around Wickenburg are relics of other mines that stand as a tribute to pioneer miners and prospectors. The mining lore of the region, past and present, adds much to the charm of the area.
Ranchers and farmers who built homes along the fertile flood plain of the Hassayampa River accompanied the miners. Many of these resourceful and committed settlers came from Sonora, Mexico, giving this area the distinction of being the northern edge of the Hispanic ranching frontier. Together with Henry Wickenburg and the miners, they helped found the young community of Wickenburg in 1863.
The infant town went through many trials and tribulations in those first decades, surviving Indian wars, mine closures, desperadoes, drought, and a disastrous flood in 1980 when the Walnut Creek Dam burst, killing nearly 70. Through it all, the town continued to grow. Its prosperity was ensured with the coming of the railroad in 1895. The historic depot still stands today as the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce. Along the town’s main street, businesses built several beautiful structures that still grace Wickenburg’s downtown area.
The abundant clean air and wide-open spaces attracted a new and exciting aspect to the Wickenburg neighborhood. Guest ranches offered a unique Western experience to tourists who fell in love with the West. The Bar FX Ranch became the first true guest ranch in 1923, followed by the Remuda, Kay El Bar, Rancho de los Caballeros, Flying E, and Rancho Casitas ranches, just to mention a few.
The construction of the Phoenix-to-Las Angeles highway (Highway 60) brought even more tourists, making Wickenburg the Dude Ranch Capital of Arizona. Today, some of these ranches still offer their unique brand of Western hospitality.
The Hassayampa community became a vital contributor to America’s patriotic war effort during World War II, when the U.S. Army trained thousands of men to fly gliders at a newly constructed airfield west of Wickenburg. After the war, modern pioneers and homebuilders developed Wickenburg into a splendid American community. Wickenburg of today is a modern town with over 600 businesses providing a full range of services, shopping, conveniences, and specialty shops and galleries for gifts of Western distinction.
The Western ambiance, however, still thrives. The town has cherished the best traditions of its colorful early days. Through annual events such as Gold Rush Days, the famous Desert Caballeros Ride, and organizations such as the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, Desert Caballeros Western Museum, and the determination and hard work of its citizens, Wickenburg is committed to preserving the best traditions of the Old West. Come discover Wickenburg’s historic downtown! Discover the Jail Tree where townspeople chained lawbreakers in the old days. Discover the natural beauty and the legend of the Hassayampa River.
Discover historic Wickenburg. You’re sure to find it all Out Wickenburg Way!
Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce. (2007-2008, 19th Edition). A Wickenburg Community Profile. Out Wickenburg Way Guide, pp. 26-29.
Winter Retreat outside of Wickenburg, AZ
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This home is a 2007 Schultz doublewide manufactured home built on an 8000+ square foot parcel located at the end of the main street in Mobile Gardens. The Mobile Gardens subdivision is located approximately 20 minutes between Wickenburg and Surprise, AZ. A perfect location if you are just looking for a winter getaway, or if you work in the Valley and want your kids to go to a small town school.
At 1200 square foot livable, and 2 bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms you will have plenty of room for all of your valuables. And if that’s not enough, then there should be more than enough room to store your treasures in two storage sheds. And all appliances convey with the property including the washer, dryer, and refrigerator. This home is a great buy at $125,000 for either first time home buyer’s or winter visitors.
If you have any questions regarding this home, please contact one of our agents.
And enjoy our short tour of this home…
Cool Wickenburg Nights: May 10, 2008
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Saturday, May 10, marked the second month of Cool Wickenburg Nights. There were many activities and things to do around town including live music by Thomas Oliver, the Garter Girls and Posse, a Classy Classic Car show, T-shirt sells, a 50/50 raffle, and a scavenger hunt. However, the dunk tank was the most popular attraction and was a huge success. Thirty-four people were in the tank throughout the day with all of their friends and family to dunk them. There was also a small fishing pond for the little ones to play in while the adults were getting dunked.
Vallery Rogers from Bouse was the winner of the scavenger hunt. She was on a mission and won over $450 of merchandise that was donated from merchants around town. Ms. Rogers and her friends came for the weekend and camped out in Horspitality RV Resort. They spent the day shopping and doing activities. We saw her at Twin Wheels Cafe on Sunday morning, and before they left town, Ms. Rogers told us of what a wonderful time they had and how much they loved Wickenburg’s charm and friendly environment. They can’t wait until next month so that they can enjoy the fun filled activities that Cool Wickenburg Nights will have to offer.
We want to thank everyone that came out and made this event a success, including the volunteers in the dunk tank and the dunker’s themselves. Also to the merchants who have put this together, to all the volunteers that worked it, and the Classy Car Club for their wonderful display of antique cars. At the end of the day we were able to give $1386 to the Humane Society. Thank you Wickenburg for making this happen.
Next month on June 14, we will do the third month of Cool Wickenburg Nights. Join us for some fun in the sun!
Please enjoy this short video…
Wickenburg Internet
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Wickenburg Internet Services
Wickenburg offers several options in connectivity to the Internet from high speed DSL, cable and wireless to traditional dial up services.
Qwest : Qwest offers DSL Internet connectivity for businesses and homes within a two mile radius of the Qwest “head end” located on Frontier Street in downtown Wickenburg. DSL speeds of up to 5 Mbps can be obtained for those in close proximity to their head end. For more information contact David Cool at 602-665-4261
Cox Cable: For those Wickenburg businesses and home owners that live within Cox Cable’s service area, they offer high speed services of up to 15 Mbps. For more information contact Randy Rolland at 623-328-3258
Bluewire: For those living and working outside of Qwest’s DSL and Cox Cable’s service area and still want high speed connectivity we would recommend BlueWire’s wireless microwave’s service. With two head ends located at the Town of Wickenburg’s water tower and the other at the radio tower on South Vulture Mine Road, their services cover most of the Wickenburg area. For more information call them at 877-214-1023
Interwrx: Internet dial up services are provided by Interwrx Networking on a local 684 Wickenburg telephone number. For more information call Scott at 480-892-9393
New Home in Wickenburg
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This is a brand new spec home in Wickenburg, Arizona that is ready for you to move in today! Constructed with 2×6 framing, stucco exterior, and tile roof, this home will be able to withstand the test of time. With three bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, and 2067 square foot there is plenty of room for you to stretch your legs.
Wickenburg is a great place to raise a family and the neighborhood that this home is located in is very family orientated. Located approximately one mile outside of Wickenburg and less than one mile from a town park, you can enjoy a walk to the park, or a short drive into town for a bite to eat at one of Wickenburg’s fine restaurants.
And to talk about views, this home has them. Whether you want to sit on the back porch and watch a thunderstorm rolling in off of the Bradshaw Mountains, or just sit and enjoy the sunset every night, Wickenburg is the place for you.
Please enjoy this short video on this prime piece of real estate.
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