$199,542Average Value$123Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
Rural community home to Miracle Valley Bible College
Miracle Valley is largely known for its Bible College. Founded in 1959 by televangelist A.A. Allen, this nearly 1300-acre compound was built to house congregation members and, with its blue-domed church, give them a place to worship. The property has been owned by many different groups through the years, including a cult in the 1970s and ‘80s. Though the college is now abandoned and owned by the state, its faded dome and ruined structures stand as reminders on the neighborhood’s south side. The present-day community, just north of the compound, still has dirt roads like Faith Avenue and Cana Street, and it’s now home to roughly 600 residents. “It’s a nice community with people from all different religious beliefs and backgrounds,” says Pastor Mike Stallcup of Palominas Southern Baptist Church. He moved to Miracle Valley in 2021, but he’s lived in the area for over 15 years. “The people here are cautious and reserved, but they look out for one another. It’s a quiet place. There’s not unsightly activity or anything major that goes on.” This desert community is toward the middle of the San Pedro Valley, about 3 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico Border. Sierra Vista is the nearest town, about 20 miles northwest.
Homes in Miracle Valley are known for having large plots of land.
You'll often find desert plants and fauna, like cacti, in the yards of Miracle Valley.
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Budget-friendly prices, acre lots in the Chihuahuan Desert
At roughly $165,000, the median sale price for Miracle Valley is about a third of the median for Arizona. Most manufactured homes were built when the community started in the 1960s, so they might need some work. Fixer-uppers start at $10,000 but can reach $120,000 with more updates. For a move-in-ready home, some properties were built in the 1990s and 2000s, and they’re between $150,000 and $250,000. Lot size is another major draw for buyers; most properties have about an acre and are zoned for livestock, so some people keep cows and other animals. Some homes on the neighborhood’s northern and western sides are closer together, but they still have sizeable dirt yards. The neighborhood’s CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, much lower than the national average of 4.
Miracle Valley has a few move-in ready homes with the latest amenities.
Many homes in Miracle Valley have large lots and are fenced off for extra privacy.
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Hiking and birding on the San Pedro River
Miracle Valley has a lack of recreation spaces, but residents can walk about a mile east to Palominas. Here, the San Pedro River breaks up the desert’s beige landscape with green, as mesquite and cottonwood trees line its banks. Trails on the river’s west side, closest to Palominas, are private, but the east side is open to the public. The San Pedro River Trail follows this area for roughly 8 miles and stops at the U.S.-Mexico border, and other trails are north of town. The section of the river near Palominas, along with another section near Hereford, are protected as part of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. This 40-mile stretch is one of the last remaining riparian systems in the Southwest, home to roughly 100 species of breeding birds and 250 species of migrating ones. Visible from most places in Miracle Valley and offering more strenuous hiking trails, the Huachuca Mountains are about 5 miles west of the neighborhood. The Mule Mountains are more distant on the western horizon, about 15 miles out.
A dried up San Pedro Rivers leaves a trail of mature trees to show where the water has run.
Miracle Valley residents are a short drive to hiking trails up the Huachuca Mountains.
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Local grocers, commercial options in Sierra Vista and Bisbee
Miracle Valley has only two stores, Dollar General and Canyon General Mini Mart, but they’re walkable on the neighborhood’s south side. Some restaurants are roughly a mile east in Palominas. Morning Star Café serves traditional American food, and Stallcup recommends the burgers; this small establishment is open from Wednesday through Sunday, and Saturdays are popular for live music. A few paces away, The Brite Spot is a dive bar with similar food and hours. Established in 1933, this restaurant is well known for baby back ribs and rustic décor. Bargain Barn is a nearby thrift store that buys out estates and donates proceeds to veterans, selling everything from tires to air purifiers. Other shops and restaurants are about 20 miles northeast or northwest, in the more populated communities of Bisbee and Sierra Vista. The latter has major grocers such as Target, Walmart and Safeway.
Miracle Valley residents visit the Bright Spot for steaks, ribs, and cocktails.
Canyon General Mini-Mart has a gas station and, inside, has plenty of convenience item.
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Parades in neighboring Palominas
Miracle Valley doesn’t have any local events, but Palominas hosts two major parades throughout the year. On both Christmas and July Fourth, locals ride decorated motorcycles and other vehicles down Palominas Street, and law enforcement blocks off traffic. “People call them the Palominas unorganized parades. If you show up, you’re in the parade,” says Stallcup. “It’s a surprisingly good turnout, considering how small our community is.”
Short walk to Palominas Elementary, drive to Buena High
Palominas Elementary is about a mile east of Miracle Valley, and buses are available. Serving kindergarten through eighth grade, this school gets a B from Niche and has a student-teacher ratio of 18-to-1. Buena High is about 20 miles northwest in Sierra Vista, and it receives a B-minus. It has about 15 career technical education programs, and its automotive technology program ranks in the top 20 for Arizona.
Palominas Elementary School is part of the Palominas Elementary District.
Buena High School serves students from various neighborhoods in Sierra Vista.
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State Route 92 and Naco’s U.S. Port of Entry
Miracle Valley is a small neighborhood, so residents can walk around. However, driving is most common, as summer temperatures can go above 100 degrees, and neighboring towns are miles away. State Route 92 is the main thoroughfare through the desert, and though it only has two lanes, it doesn’t get much traffic. It leads roughly 20 miles northwest to Sierra Vista and roughly 20 miles northeast to Bisbee. The neighborhood is also about 3 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, but the nearest port of entry is in Naco, Sonora. This town is a 15-mile drive southeast.
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Parks in this Area
Brown Canyon Park
Garden Canyon Park
Ramsey Canyon Preserve
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Miracle Valley
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Miracle Valley, AZ sell after 136 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Miracle Valley, AZ over the last 12 months is $159,466, up 25% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Here it is! Large 3 bedroom 2 bathroom with bonus ''party room'' home on just over a fully fenced acre. Lots of upgrades and features you will love including a pond water feature, 2 car garage and workshop, shed, rose bushes, new ceiling fans, new LED lighting, new windows, new plumbing fixtures, new security system, roof and covered back porch and so much more! See it today!
Majestic mountain views, this lovingly maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the best of country living with modern comforts.Situated on 1.1 acres in the heart of Miracle Valley, this property is more than just a home—it's a lifestyle.1,458 square feet of bright, open living space with a split-bedroom floor plan ideal for privacy and flow. Large windows bring in natural
Pride of ownership with this 3BR/2BA ranch style home. Tiled floors in all the active areas...high grade laminate in BR's. Lots of natural light. Kitchen updated..offers breakfast bar for casual dining and additional area w/ west facing window..SS range and DW..freshly painted cabinets...ample storage. One BR makes a great office! All BR's have walk in closets. Very nicely upgraded guest
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
548
Median Age
51
Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,375
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,371
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
22.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
% Population in Labor Force
56.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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