Sierra Vista Realty

09/22/2026

🍂 Happy First Day of Fall! 🍂
As the season changes and the weather cools down, the local housing market stays active! Fall is actually one of the best times of the year to make a move in real estate:

🎃 For Buyers: Less competition than the busy spring rush, serious sellers, and a chance to get cozy in your new home just in time for the holidays.
🎃 For Sellers: Serious, motivated buyers are out looking, and homes look extra warm and inviting with seasonal curb appeal.

Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or just curious about what your home is worth in today's market, we are here to help you navigate every step of the process.

☕ Now offering FREE pumpkin-spiced real estate advice!
Reach out today—let's discuss your fall real estate goals over a warm cup of coffee!

09/17/2026

FOR SALE. Amazing Off-Grid Retreat in a Private, Peaceful Setting! Discover this well-designed off-the-grid home tucked away in a serene and private location, just a short drive from Hwy 92 via a well-maintained dirt road. Built with energy efficiency in mind, the home features 2x6 construction, Low-E windows, and 38 passive solar panels providing reliable electricity. Inside, you'll appreciate custom cabinetry and beautiful hardwood flooring that add warmth and character throughout. Water sustainability is exceptional, with three larger rainwater collection tanks, plus a private registered well with a 500-gallon storage tank powered by a solar pump. An owned 250-gallon propane tank adds to the home's self-sufficiency. The fully fenced property is equipped with smooth-wire ranch fencing to help keep unwanted wildlife at bay and includes five versatile outbuildings: 20x20 shop with a two-car carport, 10x20 storage building, Two 8x10 storage sheds, 8x16 greenhouse on 6.72 acres. This unique property offers privacy, sustainability, and functionality. Truly a must-see to fully appreciate all it has to offer. ONLY $249,900!!! Call Sierra Vista Realty at 520-458-4388 for more information.

Charming Off-Grid Retreat in a Private, Peaceful Setting! Discover this well-designed off-the-grid home tucked away in a serene and private location, just a short drive from Hwy 92 via a well-maintained dirt road. Built with energy efficiency in mind, the home features 2x6 construction, Low-E window...

09/17/2026

FOR SALE: 281 STEFFEN ST. Amazing buy... $165,000. 4-Bedroom Home with Central Location. This inviting 4-bedroom, 1½-bath home offers comfort and convenience with Central A/C and upgraded ceramic tile flooring throughout. Perfect for both daily living and entertaining, the layout includes a living room, family room, and dining room to accommodate all your needs. The kitchen features a refrigerator and gas stove, and the washer and dryer hookups add practicality. The primary bedroom boasts a walk-in closet, providing ample storage space. Outside, enjoy a large fenced yard, perfect for outdoor activities, pets, or gardening. Located just minutes from Fort Huachuca, shopping, and restaurants, this home combines convenience with a welcoming atmosphere. Don't miss your opportunity to see it! Call Sierra Vista Realty at 520-458-4388 for more information.

4-Bedroom Home with Central Location. This inviting 4-bedroom, 1½-bath home offers comfort and convenience with Central A/C and upgraded ceramic tile flooring throughout. Perfect for both daily living and entertaining, the layout includes a living room, family room, and dining room to accommodate a...

09/17/2026

FOR LEASE: 4433 S HIGHWAY 92. Commercial outdoor storage yard with excellent Highway 92 frontage and outstanding visibility! This fully fenced property features ADOT-approved highway access and the ability to bring utilities to the site, making it ideal for contractors, landscapers, equipment rental companies, or other businesses needing secure outdoor storage. High traffic counts provide exceptional exposure, while convenient access makes it easy for employees, customers, and deliveries. Surrounded by established commercial businesses, this versatile property is well suited for storing vehicles, trailers, equipment, or materials while providing a highly visible location to help grow your business. A rare opportunity to secure a flexible commercial site in a prime location. $450 a month. Call Brad at Sierra Vista Realty at 520-227-6694 for more information.
Owner/Agent

Commercial outdoor storage yard with excellent Highway 92 frontage and outstanding visibility! This fully fenced property features ADOT-approved highway access and the ability to bring utilities to the site, making it ideal for contractors, landscapers, equipment rental companies, or other businesse...

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from all of us at Sierra Vista Realty! 🇺🇸

Today, we want to take a moment to honor the hardworking individuals who make Sierra Vista and all of Cochise County such an incredible place to live and work. From those who literally build our neighborhoods to the people who keep our local businesses thriving every single day, your dedication is the foundation of our community.

Whether you are spending today firing up the barbecue, relaxing with family and friends, or just enjoying a well-deserved day off, we hope you have a fantastic holiday.

Thank you for everything you do to build and move our community forward!

Enjoy the long weekend!

09/02/2026

FOR RENT - 100 Terra Dr, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. The home features Central A/C, and a tasteful blend of upgraded ceramic tile and plush carpeting in all the right places. The kitchen shines with modern stainless-steel appliances, including a gas range, refrigerator, and dishwasher, perfect for cooking and entertaining. Step outside to enjoy the spacious, fenced backyard, complete with a large storage shed for all your outdoor needs. For added convenience, the home includes washer and dryer hook-ups. Nestled on a quiet street, this home is just minutes away from Fort Huachuca, shopping, dining, and other local amenities. This property offers the perfect combination of style, functionality, and location. Schedule your visit today!

Call Sierra Vista Realty at (520)458-4388 to make an appointment to view. A One-Year Lease is Required. $1350 a month. The tenant pays all utilities. *Rent does not include a $40.00 sewer & trash charge.

Directions: Head west on E Fry Blvd Turn left onto S 7th St Turn right onto Savanna Dr. and turn right onto Meadows Dr... Meadows Dr turns left and becomes Lea St Turn right onto Terra Destination will be on the left.

08/30/2026

❤️ **WE LOVE SIERRA VISTA!** ❤️

We’re kicking off a new series here on our page celebrating something we feel incredibly fortunate to be a part of — **our amazing community of Sierra Vista, Arizona!** 🇺🇸🌵

We’ve lived here, worked here, raised families here, made lifelong friends here, and watched our community continue to grow and evolve. And after all these years, we can honestly say… **there’s a LOT to love about Sierra Vista!**

🏔️ Breathtaking mountain views
☀️ Incredible weather and sunshine
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A family-friendly community
❤️ Friendly, welcoming neighbors
🥾 Endless outdoor adventures
🍽️ Great local restaurants & businesses
🛍️ Unique local shops
🏡 A wonderful place to call home

Whether you're raising a family, enjoying retirement, serving our country at Fort Huachuca, or simply looking for a place where people still know their neighbors, **Sierra Vista has something special.**

Over the coming weeks, we’re going to share some of the **people, places, businesses, events, hidden gems, outdoor adventures, and things we personally love about living here.**

And we want YOU to be part of it!

👇 **What is YOUR favorite thing about Sierra Vista?**
Tell us in the comments — you might just see it featured in a future post!

**We Love Sierra Vista! ❤️🌵🏔️**

— Brad & Iwona Snyder
**Friends, Neighbors, Realtors.**
Sierra Vista Realty

08/27/2026

Your lender approved you for $600,000. That number isn’t a target—it’s a trap.

Here’s how good people end up house poor in a property they love.

When a bank checks your debt-to-income ratio and spits out a maximum approval, most buyers assume that’s their budget. They stretch, they sign, and six months later they’re feeling the squeeze.

Here is what that looks like right here in **Sierra Vista and Cochise County**:

* **The Local Reality:** The median home price in Sierra Vista sits around **$300,000 to $325,000**. A $600,000 approval in our market buys a high-end property in places like Kings Ranch, Wild Horse, or a custom build on acreage in Hereford. But buying at that ceiling means paying nearly *double* the local average in taxes, insurance, and utilities.

* **The Hidden Monthly Costs:** Your mortgage payment is just the start. On a $600,000 home, Cochise County property taxes, rising homeowners insurance, and PMI (if you put down under 20%) can easily add **$600 to $900+ every single month** above your principal and interest quote.

* **High-Desert Maintenance Costs:** Maintenance isn't optional here. A dual-unit HVAC system fighting a 100°F Sierra Vista summer can cost **$8,000 to $14,000** to replace when it dies. Monsoon season roof repairs or a failed water heater add up fast. Setting aside 1% to 2% annually for maintenance on a $600K home means budgeting **$6,000 to $12,000 a year** just to protect your asset.

* **The Living Expenses:** Higher electric bills to cool a larger home, winter heating, outfitting extra square footage, and commuting down Highway 92 don't show up on your Loan Estimate—but they hit your bank account every month.

**What we Tell our Clients:**

Don't buy at the top of your approval; buy at the top of your comfort. Keep your total housing payment (PITI + HOA) at or below **28% of your gross monthly income**. If a monthly payment leaves no room to save, travel, or enjoy life in Southern Arizona, that’s not a dream home—it’s a monthly hostage situation.

The best home isn't the most expensive one you qualify for. It's the one that lets you live your life after you turn the key.

Get pre-approved, then set your *own* limit based on real local numbers, and then call us. We are agents who will tell you the truth and not just try to sell the most expensive house.
Brad & Iwona Snyder
📲 (520) 227-6694 or (520) 227-6372
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08/27/2026

I’M NOT GOING TO TELL YOU EVERY HOUSE IS PERFECT.

Because it isn’t.

Some have bad roofs.
Some have ugly kitchens.
Some are overpriced.
Some have terrible layouts.
Some are absolutely not worth the money.

And some?

Some are THE ONE. ❤️

My job is to help you know the difference.

Stephanie Baker
Sierra Vista Realty
📞 520-559-0855

08/27/2026

NEW LISTING! 4433 S HIGHWAY 92. Commercial Lot with excellent Highway 92 frontage and outstanding visibility! This fully fenced property features ADOT-approved highway access and utilities at the lot line, making it ideal for building your new commercial building or for contractors, landscapers, equipment rental companies, or other businesses needing secure outdoor storage. High traffic counts provide exceptional exposure while convenient access makes it easy for employees, customers, and deliveries. Surrounded by established commercial businesses, this versatile property is well suited for storing vehicles, trailers, equipment, or materials while providing a highly visible location to help grow your business. A rare opportunity to secure a flexible commercial site in a prime location. $84,900. Seller Financing Available.
Owner/Agent. Call (520) 227-6694 for more information.