In my previous post, I shared information about Pima County’s rules and regulations for building on Tucson lots or vacant land where washes are present. I’ve also recently covered why washes are so common in Tucson, why you don’t have to fear them, and how to proceed in buying a vacant lot or vacant land with knowledge and caution. But above all else, let’s get to the heart of what makes Tucson living ideal, and why you’ll truly want a wash on your property: the answer lies in your lot’s proximity to Tucson’s diverse and unique flora and fauna.
Making the decision to move to Tucson and buy vacant land to build your dream home on is no small task. If you’re from an area outside the Southwest, it can take time to acclimate to the desert habitat. People wrongly believe desert living to be desolate and inhospitable, but Tucson is teeming with beauty and life! And when you have a wash on your property, the wildlife you’ll witness is astonishing.
The presence of a wash on your Tucson lot means you’ll have a front-row seat to a wildlife corridor: antelope jackrabbits, coyotes, javelina, and deer can be seen traveling frequently on these nature-made paths. Many washes exist in riparian areas and the special vegetation growing there invites animals to graze throughout the day. Plants and trees in these areas are verdant and lush, providing homes to owls, falcons, and quails. The presence of vegetation can also provide natural privacy to your property and provide much-desired shade to your outdoor areas.
In Tucson, we celebrate the outdoors and the opportunities to be an active part of the landscape. Having a wash on your lot gives you instant access to nature. Its presence creates a connection between your land and the life around it, welcoming you into the Sonoran desert’s special habitat. In addition to the beauty you’ll experience every day in your backyard, it’s well documented that being in close proximity to nature has a myriad of health benefits, including improvements to emotional wellbeing and physical functioning, and reduction of stress and anxiety.
As a resident of Tucson and a homesite and land specialist for over 30 years, I’m always available to share my personal experience with how being a part of this desert community has shaped me. To subscribe to my blog for more updates about vacant land in Tucson, click here. To contact me directly, send me a message here. I look forward to talking lots with you!
