Investment or holiday base — $692 USD per year to hold
British investors have been buying American real estate for decades. Florida, Montana, New York — US land is a well-established category in UK investment portfolios.
Goswick Ranch in Arizona is one that most British buyers haven't heard of yet.
It is a private gated community in the Bradshaw Mountains of central Arizona — 75 miles north of Phoenix, 9-acre minimum lots, $216 USD per year in HOA dues, and property taxes that average $476 USD per year. Total annual carrying cost on a land parcel: approximately $692 USD (approximately £530 at current exchange rates).
Active listings have ranged from $275,000 to $750,000 USD — approximately £220,000–£600,000 at current exchange rates.
You can own here on a part-time or investment basis with no occupancy requirement. UK citizens may visit the US for up to 90 days under ESTA, or up to 6 months with a B-2 visitor visa.
| Location | E Poland Road, Mayer, AZ 86333, United States |
| State | Arizona |
| Elevation | 4,400–6,000 ft (1,340–1,830 m) |
| Lot minimum | 9 acres (3.6 hectares) — CC&R covenant |
| HOA fee | $216 USD/year |
| Gate | Gated; private road |
| Management | Self-managed volunteer board — no management company |
| Nearest city | Prescott, AZ — 27 miles (43 km) |
| Nearest major airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor — 74 miles (119 km) |
Low carrying costs: At approximately $692 USD per year (HOA + property taxes), this is a low-cost-to-hold asset. There is no management company to pay, no vacancy loss if unoccupied.
Dollar denomination: For UK investors seeking USD-denominated assets, Arizona land provides exposure to the US dollar without the volatility of financial instruments.
Appreciation corridor: Yavapai County, Arizona has experienced strong rural land appreciation, particularly along the SR 69 corridor. County planning documents identify this as a growth area.
Market liquidity: The Phoenix metro is the 11th largest US metropolitan area. The Prescott/Mayer corridor draws buyers from across the US. This is not an illiquid rural market.
| Item | London (est.) | Goswick Ranch / Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Property purchase price | London avg ~£500K–£1M+ | $275K–$750K USD (~£220K–£600K) |
| Annual carrying cost | Council Tax £2,000–£4,000/yr + service charges | ~$692 USD/yr (~£530) |
GBP/USD exchange rates fluctuate. Sterling equivalents shown at approximately 1.25. Check current rates for your calculations.
UK citizens may enter the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Programme (ESTA) for up to 90 days per visit. For longer stays, a B-2 tourist visa may permit up to 6 months. Owning US property does not confer any US immigration rights.
For full-time retirement in the United States, a US immigration pathway would be required. Most British buyers of Goswick Ranch property will be purchasing as an investment or part-time holiday base.
US property ownership has specific implications for UK residents:
We strongly recommend consulting a cross-border tax solicitor or accountant before purchasing US property.
By air: London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW) have multiple daily nonstop flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX). Flight time: approximately 10–11 hours. Manchester (MAN) has seasonal nonstop service to PHX; otherwise one-stop via other US hubs. From Phoenix Sky Harbor: 74 miles north — approximately 70 minutes via I-17 N and SR 69 E.
Yes. British citizens can purchase US real estate without restriction. No US residency or citizenship is required. Cross-border tax and legal considerations apply — consult a specialist before purchasing.
Up to 90 days per visit under ESTA (Visa Waiver Programme), or up to 6 months with a B-2 visitor visa. Owning property does not extend this right. For full-time US residency, a separate immigration pathway is required.
Approximately $692 USD per year — HOA fee ($216) plus property taxes (~$476). At current exchange rates, approximately £530 per year. There is no management company; the community is self-managed by a volunteer board.
FIRPTA withholding applies on eventual sale (15% of gross sale price, credited against actual US tax liability). US estate tax exposure on US-sited property at death — the US–UK tax treaty provides partial relief. UK reporting obligations apply to foreign assets and income. Consult a cross-border tax advisor before purchasing.
CC&Rs, lot minimums, deed restrictions, and what to know before you purchase.
Seasons, community, wildlife, and what daily life in the Bradshaw Mountains looks like.
Photography of the land, seasons, and landscape through the year.
Questions about the community? Reach the volunteer board directly.
9 acres minimum. Gated community. 74 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor. No management company.
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