IRRIGATED HORSE PROPERTY SUBDIVISION; Desert Ranches, a new gated community located in beautiful Coolidge Arizona. Coolidge is located in the low lying desert areas of central Pinal County. Desert Ranches offers 1 acre parcels which are ready for you to build the home of your dreams. Bring your builder or use one of many local custom builders to make your vision come to life. Desert Ranches is truly limitless, imagine it and build it. Enjoy this quiet location just outside of town but still considered city limits with both city water and irrigation. Call or email us today to find out more of what this new community has to offer. Lots are ready to sell today! Welcome to the little piece of heaven that each day more and more people call home. With a county wide population of 327,301 (2008), Pinal County offers a small town feel with all the amenities of the big city. Located just conveniently within an hour from both Phoenix and Tucson, Pinal County is a tranquil oasis situated between two of the metropolitan hubs of Arizona. Pinal County combines breathtaking landscape beauty, a rich history, new growth and development that welcomes people from all ages and walks of life to call this beautiful and compelling area home. The annual average temperature of Pinal County is a comfortable 86 degrees with an annual precipitation of around 11 inches allowing everyone to take advantage of the numerous exiting outdoor activities available to visitors and residents alike. Pinal County was formed in 1875 containing 3,411,920 acres of land from the Gila River to bountiful agricultural land to the beautiful mountain peaks. There is question of the origin of the name but interpreted, Pinal means pine groves in the mountains. We are proud to be recognized as housing Americas first civilization. The father of irrigation was born here and now the land of Pinal County yields cotton, vegetables and fruit. The mines drew many people here for work and were the foundation that helped build a strong county-wide economy that remains today. Most everyone has heard of the Lost Dutchmen Mine located amid the mysterious Superstition Mountains and the folklore that includes a buried treasure but few know that the mine holding on to such interesting secrets is located in Pinal County. Pinal County is one of the fastest growing counties in the US with an annual growth rate of approximately 12%, Money Magazine ranked Pinal County #1 nationally for job growth. Money magazine indicates that Pinal County is stepping into the future by courting retailers, businesses and medical-research companies making Pinal County not only a good place to live but a great place to work. Outdoor recreation is as varied as Pinal Countys landscape. The county is a wonderland for those yearning for adventure in the outdoors as well as those who seek indoor excitement. Do you like to swing the irons? Golfers will find the numerous professionally built courses challenging and fun while hikers can take advantage of our many parks and mountain trails. From sunrise to sunset and beyond the fun never ends. Leave your home and in minutes be near all the great opportunities Pinal County has to offer. Under the management of the University of Arizona, Biosphere 2 is one of the worlds most unique facilities. You can take a guided tour of the 3.14 acre facility that is dedicated to the research of global scientific issues. For those who prefer the scent of nature to science, come take a walk through Arizonas oldest botanical garden. Your tour includes a view of some of Arizonas most beautiful botany life. If you havent been tempted already to call Pinal County home yet keep reading and be sure and cruise Canyon lake on the Dolly Steamboat and be amazed by the beauty of the county you can call home. Canyon Lake has 28 miles of shoreline offering a wide variety of beautiful spectacles of nature such as animals, caves, rock formations and plant life. We havent even begun to tap the wonderful attractions available in your own back yard. The Casa Grande Ruins National Park is home to a structure built by the Hohokam Indians. The big house stands four stories high. As you view the amazing feat, youll be taken back in time to a simpler life. If you prefer the paranormal, there are numerous ghost towns in Pinal County and spotting a ghost may be right around the corner. Our state parks are rivaled by none across the country and each park has a story that is only equaled by the stark beauty. For example, the Tonto Cliff Dwellings area, made by the Salado people, was declared a protected land monument by President Theodore Roosevelt. Arizona is home to one of the most visited natural wonders in the United States. Can you guess which it is? If you guessed the Grand Canyon, you are correct. The spectacular view of the Grand Canyon has awed visitors from the first time it was viewed and will for many years to come. Arizona has much more to offer than its beautiful desert landscape and wonderful weather. If you love to ski, Arizona has great slopes such as Sunrise Park Resort, Arizona Snowbowl, or Mount Lemmon Ski Valley. Our resorts offer a combination of grand scenery and amazing snow sports. Your family will love seeing the snow covered scenery and going down the mountain trails. If you are partial to spending your time on the water whether fishing or boating then you should visit one of more of Arizonas 30 lakes. Take advantage of some of the best fishing in the west or launch your boat to see the most beautiful shorelines around. Whether you cool off by taking a swim or just lounge on the shore you can enjoy the 290 days of sunshine a year on the water. The diversity of offered by Arizona is one the best kept secrets we want everyone to know. From our residents to our rich culture to the vast and varied land, Arizona has it all. We pride ourselves on the quality of our schools and universities. Education is a statewide priority and each child matters. In Arizona, whatever you can imagine can become a reality. Our doors are open to all who wish to call this home. Whether you want a stucco home, a brick home, a sided home, a log cabin, a townhome, a horse property, condo, or want to build on vacant property, you can find it in Arizona. If you want to live by one of the stunning lakes, live on a golf course, in the mountains or near one of our major cities, we can find a property that suits your needs. With the beauty of Arizona as a backdrop, every house is a work of art, but more importantly, immediately transformed into a home. Pinal County as well as the State of Arizona is as diverse as the people who live here so what are you waiting for. Come see for yourself. We know once you come, youll never want to leave and because of the lower cost of living and employment opportunities. Dont wait another minute. Begin life in Arizona