Property Details

Primary Parcel — Sweetwater County, Wyoming

The Wyoming parcel is the principal asset of Sweetwater Acres LLC. Below are the detailed specifications:

Basic Information

• Acreage: 40 acres (1,742,400 square feet)
• Parcel ID: R0155849 (Sweetwater County Assessor)
• Location: Sweetwater County, Wyoming, near Lost Creek Butte
• Approximate distance to Rock Springs: 20 miles north
• Approximate distance to Flaming Gorge: 60 miles west
• Approximate distance to Salt Lake City, UT: 180 miles southwest
• Approximate distance to Cheyenne, WY: 320 miles east

Physical Characteristics

• Elevation: Approximately 6,400 feet above sea level
• Terrain: Rolling high-desert ground with sagebrush flats, intermittent rocky outcrops, and gentle slopes
• Vegetation: Native sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata), rabbitbrush, native grasses, juniper at higher elevations
• Soil: Sandy loam over varied substrate, typical of Green River Basin geology
• Water: No permanent surface water on the parcel; no riparian features
• Mineral rights: Surface rights only; mineral rights reserved by state/federal government per standard Wyoming land patents (verify at title)

Access

• Deeded access: Yes — property is not landlocked
• Road access: Improved county road, then dirt/gravel spur to property boundary
• Road maintenance: County maintains primary access road; private maintenance required for last 0.5 mile
• Winter access: Generally accessible year-round, but high-clearance vehicle recommended after major snowfall (December-March)
• Closest highway: US Highway 191, approximately 5-7 miles south of the property

Utilities & Off-Grid Capability

• Electricity: No grid power on the parcel. Off-grid solar with battery storage is the standard solution for similar properties. Generator backup is recommended.
• Water: No public water service. A private well would be required for any residential or commercial use. Well depth in this area typically ranges from 50-300 feet depending on location.
• Sewer: No public sewer. Septic system installation would be required for any permanent structure.
• Cell coverage: Variable — Verizon and AT&T have intermittent coverage in the area. Signal boosters recommended.
• Internet: Satellite internet (Starlink, HughesNet, Viasat) is the primary option. Fixed wireless is generally unavailable.
• Propane: Delivered by local propane companies in Rock Springs; tank ownership or lease available.

Structures

• Existing structures: None. The parcel is raw, unimproved land.
• Past improvements: None known.

Tax Status

• Designation: Agricultural land (qualifies for Wyoming's favorable agricultural property tax classification)
• 2025 property tax: $99.47 (paid by Sweetwater Acres LLC)
• Tax payments are current.

Zoning

• County zoning: Rural/Agricultural (verify final zoning with Sweetwater County Planning & Zoning prior to any development)
• Permitted uses: Agricultural, recreational, residential (with permits), commercial (conditional)
• Setbacks: Standard Sweetwater County setbacks apply (verify with county)
• HOA: None

Secondary Parcel — Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico

Sweetwater Acres LLC also holds a 0.5-acre residential lot in Rio Rancho Estates, Sandoval County, New Mexico. This property was received as a family gift in 2025 and is held for legacy and appreciation purposes.

Basic Information

• Acreage: 0.500 acres (21,780 square feet)
• Parcel ID: R063156 (Sandoval County Assessor)
• Account number: 1-010-076-344-183
• Legal description: Subd RIORANCHO ESTATES, Block 45, Lot 3, Unit 25
• Location: Rio Rancho Estates, Sandoval County, New Mexico
• County: Sandoval
• Distance to Albuquerque: Approximately 15-20 miles north of downtown Albuquerque
• Distance to Santa Fe: Approximately 60 miles southeast

Physical Characteristics

• Terrain: High desert mesa, level to gently sloping
• Vegetation: Native high desert — juniper, piñon pine, sagebrush, native grasses
• Water: No permanent surface water
• Mineral rights: Verify at title

Access

• Road access: Paved roads throughout Rio Rancho Estates subdivision
• Utilities available at lot line: Water (Rio Rancho MDWCA), sewer, natural gas, electricity (PNM), telephone
• Zoning: R-1 Residential (verify with Sandoval County)

Tax Status

• Designation: Standard residential vacant lot
• Tax payments are current.

For More Information

• See the Property History page for chain of title and acquisition details
• See the For Sale page for the Wyoming parcel's sale terms
• See the Tax & Carrying Costs page for cost breakdowns
• See the Zoning & Permits page for development regulations
• See the Utilities & Off-Grid page for off-grid infrastructure options