Property Details
Two parcels held by Sweetwater Acres LLC — a 40-acre Wyoming parcel and a half-acre residential lot in Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico.
Primary Parcel — Sweetwater County, Wyoming
The Wyoming parcel is the principal asset of Sweetwater Acres LLC.
Basic Information
- **Acreage:** 40 acres (1,742,400 square feet)
- **Parcel ID:** R0155849 (Sweetwater County Assessor)
- **Location:** Sweetwater County, Wyoming, near Lost Creek Butte
- **Approx. distance to Rock Springs:** 20 miles north
- **Approx. distance to Flaming Gorge:** 60 miles west
- **Approx. distance to Salt Lake City, UT:** 180 miles southwest
- **Approx. 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, 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 per standard Wyoming land patents; buyers should verify at title
Access
- **Deeded access:** Yes — the property is not landlocked
- **Road access:** Improved county road, then dirt/gravel spur to the property boundary
- **Road maintenance:** County maintains the primary access road; private maintenance is needed for the last stretch
- **Winter access:** Generally accessible year-round, but a high-clearance vehicle is 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. A septic system would be required for any permanent structure.
- **Cell coverage:** Variable — intermittent coverage from major carriers in the area; a signal booster is recommended.
- **Internet:** Satellite internet (Starlink, HughesNet, Viasat) is the primary option.
- **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 the 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.
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
- **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 & Utilities
- **Road access:** Paved roads throughout the Rio Rancho Estates subdivision
- **Utilities available at the lot line:** Water (Rio Rancho MDWCA), sewer, natural gas, electricity (PNM), telephone
- **Zoning:** R-1 Residential (verify with Sandoval County)