Straw Bale Home for Sale on 80 Acres in Arizona
Snowflake Area, Concho, Arizona
Wake to quiet.
Step outside into juniper dotted high desert. Wide sky. Open land. No nearby traffic. No crowding. Just 80 acres that stretch in every direction.
This straw bale home was owner-built in 1994 to 1995 by Vincent and Stephanie. They were not building a statement piece. They were building a family home. A place to raise their daughters, host friends, and live close to the land.
Over time, it became known as a welcoming place.
The Experience of Living There
The heart of the home is a 39-by-39-foot octagon great room. Open, light-filled, and grounded by a picture rock sandstone floor, it naturally draws people together. Shared meals. Holiday gatherings. Long conversations. Music played together.
Guests often remarked on how comfortable the space felt and how well sound carried without echo. The thick straw bale walls soften the room and help maintain an even temperature.
Deep window sills catch afternoon light. There is room to sit, read, display plants, or simply look out across the land. Parking is generous, making it easy to host without complication.
Evenings often ended with walks across the property. The setting feels peaceful, safe, and spacious. You can hear the wind through the trees and feel distance from the pace of town life.
The home
Year built: 1994 to 1995
Living area: 2,350 sq ft
Bedrooms and baths: 3 beds, 2 baths
Bonus space: Upstairs bonus room
Great room: 39 x 39 ft open living area
Roof: New shingle roof, 2024
Construction is post-and-beam, framed with substantial 8x10 beams believed to have come from an old railroad bridge. The exterior walls are non-load-bearing straw bale.
Interior partitions are constructed with conventional 2x4 framing and drywall. The master suite is stick-built. Two additional bedrooms and one bath have straw bale exterior walls.
Flooring includes picture rock, sandstone through the main living areas, LVT in bedrooms, and tile in the master bath and laundry.
The home was built to code by the owner-builder with assistance from professional tradesmen and later passed inspection for a home equity loan without issue.
Energy and Infrastructure
Solar electric system with 1.5 year old lithium battery
Solar hot water heater to preheat domestic water
Solar well pump
2,300-gallon water storage tank
Propane water heater
Propane refrigerator
New gas and electric stove
Wood stove in the main room
Propane wall heaters in the main room and bathrooms
Two Watson Wick septic systems
There is no built-in cooling. Temperature has been managed through window placement, insulated coverings, fans, and occasional use of a portable evaporative cooler.
A straw bale power shed houses the water tank and solar equipment. An attached storage structure provides additional utility space.
The Land
Lot size: 80 acres, zoning: Residential and agricultural
The property is heavily wooded with juniper and native high desert vegetation. Several fruit trees are established. Garden beds and drip irrigation are in place and ready to be revived.
The scale of the land offers privacy and flexibility. There is room for gardens, small-scale agriculture, or simply space to roam.
Why This Straw Bale Home
Owner built and well-maintained for over 30 years
Proven post and beam with straw bale wall system
Passive solar design with insulated window coverings
Expansive great room suited for gathering
Established solar, water storage, and septic systems
80 acres of high desert privacy
Vincent once shared, “Our friends and extended family all think our straw bale house is terrific. The insulation that the bales provide creates a unique atmosphere. You feel like you’re entering a special place. It never gave us any problems.”
Stephanie now lives near family in Tucson. Her hope is simple. She would like to see this home and land cared for with the same respect and attention they have given it for decades.
Snowflake Area, Concho, Arizona
Asking Price:
$425,000
For more information, please contact:
Jackie Brewer
Phone: 928 243 0883
email: jackiedixiebrewer@yahoo.com
Specs at a glance
Year built: 1994 to 1995
Living area: 2,350 sq ft
Bedrooms and baths: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Bonus space: Upstairs bonus room
Great room: 39 x 39 ft open octagon main living area
Lot size: 80 acres
Zoning: Residential and agricultural
Foundation: Concrete foundation with deep-set support pillars
Structure: Post and beam with non-load-bearing straw bale exterior walls
Roof: New shingle roof, 2024
Flooring: Picture rock sandstone in main living areas, LVT in bedrooms, tile in master bath and laundry
Energy: Solar electric system with 1.5 year old lithium battery, solar hot water preheat
Water: Private well with solar pump, 2,300-gallon storage tank
Septic: Two Watson Wick septic systems
Heating: Wood stove in main room, propane wall heaters
Cooling: Managed with windows, shades, fans, and a portable evaporative cooler
Outbuildings: Straw bale power shed, attached storage building
Location: Snowflake area, Arizona
