Understanding Utilities & Infrastructure in Mohave County - What You Need to Know Before You Buy

2026年1月11日

🏜️ Part of the Ultimate Guide to Buying Land in Mohave County, Arizona

You've found the perfect piece of land - but there's one CRITICAL question: How will you get water, power, septic, and internet? 💧⚡

Understanding utilities affects your budget (can cost $20,000-$60,000+ to install!), lifestyle, timeline, and what you can actually build. Let's break down EVERY option! 🎯

💧 WATER: Your Most Critical Utility

🚰 Option 1: Drill a Well (Most Common)

Cost: $20,000-$30,000+ (minimum $20,000)

Depth in Mohave County: Golden Valley 300-600 ft, Yucca 400-800 ft, Dolan Springs 200-400 ft

Pros: Unlimited water, no monthly bill, increases property value

Cons: High upfront cost, no guarantee of water, requires electricity for pump

Well Drillers: Cerbat Well Drilling (928) 757-1880, Arizona Water Well (928) 753-6007

🚚 Option 2: Water Hauling

Cost: $100-$300/month, storage tank $500-$3,000

Best for: Weekend cabins, temporary living, RV/tiny homes

🏘️ Option 3: Municipal Water (Rare)

Availability: Kingman city limits, some Golden Valley subdivisions only

Cost: $3,000-$10,000 connection + $40-$100/month

⚡ ELECTRICITY: Grid vs. Solar

🔌 Grid Connection (Unisource Energy)

Cost to Connect: $1,000-$3,000 if nearby, $15,000-$50,000+ if far away

Monthly: $80-$200 average, $150-$300 summer

Check availability: (877) 837-4968

☀️ Off-Grid Solar

Cost: Basic $5,000-$10,000, Medium $15,000-$25,000, Large $30,000-$50,000+

Pros: $0 monthly bill, energy independence, perfect for remote land

Cons: High upfront cost, battery replacement every 10-15 years

🚽 SEPTIC SYSTEMS

Standard Septic

Cost: $10,000-$20,000 installed

CRITICAL: Get perc test ($500-$1,500) BEFORE buying! If soil fails, standard septic won't work!

Maintenance: Pump every 3-5 years ($300-$500)

Contact: Mohave County Environmental Health (928) 753-0733

Alternative Systems (If Soil Fails)

Mound system $15,000-$25,000, Aerobic unit $10,000-$15,000, Composting toilet $2,000-$5,000

🔥 HEATING & COOLING

Heating: Propane furnace $2,000-$5,000, Wood stove $1,000-$3,000

Cooling: Swamp cooler $500-$2,000 (efficient!), AC $3,000-$7,000, Mini-split $2,000-$5,000 (best for off-grid)

🔥 PROPANE

Uses: Heating, cooking, hot water, dryer, generator

Cost: $2.50-$4.00/gallon, annual usage 500-1,000 gallons ($1,250-$4,000/year)

📡 INTERNET & PHONE

🛰️ Starlink (BEST for Rural!)

Cost: $599 equipment + $120/month

Speed: 50-200 Mbps - fast enough for streaming, video calls, remote work!

Available ANYWHERE! Order: starlink.com

📱 Cell Coverage

Verizon: Best, AT&T: Good, T-Mobile: Spotty. Test signal on property before buying!

💰 TOTAL COST EXAMPLES

Off-Grid Remote Land:

Upfront: Well $20K + Solar $25K + Septic $12K + Propane $1K + Starlink $600 = $58,600

Monthly: Propane $125 + Starlink $120 = $260/month

Grid-Connected Golden Valley:

Upfront: Well $20K + Electric $2.5K + Septic $12K + Propane $1K = $35,600

Monthly: Electric $150 + Propane $100 + Internet $80 = $345/month

Kingman City Limits:

Upfront: Water $5K + Electric $2K + Sewer $8K + Gas $2K = $17,100

Monthly: Water $60 + Electric $150 + Sewer $40 + Gas $80 + Internet $80 = $410/month

✅ UTILITY CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU BUY

Water: Ask neighbors about well depth/flow, get 2-3 well driller quotes

Electric: Call Unisource (877) 837-4968, get extension quote if needed

Septic: Contact County (928) 753-0733, schedule perc test BEFORE closing!

Internet: Check Starlink, test cell signal on property

Propane: Get quotes from 2-3 suppliers

📞 Ready to Find Land with the Right Utilities?

I can help you identify properties with utilities in place, estimate costs for raw land, connect you with contractors, and verify availability BEFORE you buy! 💡

📞 Contact Rachel Gibson, REALTOR® | eXp Realty

📱 Call/Text: 928-391-8371
🌐 rachelsrealestate.com
✉️ rachel@rachelsrealestate.com

📚 Part of: The Ultimate Guide to Buying Land in Mohave County, Arizona