About Moab Springs Ranch

WHAT: Moab Springs Ranch is an 18-acre mixed use resort combining residential, commercial and lodging uses. The Resort is entitled by Moab City and Grand County as a mixed-use Planned Unit Development.

WHERE: The Ranch is located at 1266 North US Highway 191, also known as Main Street, at the north entrance of the City of Moab. The Ranch is 1 mile south of the Colorado River and Arches National Park, and about 1 mile north of downtown Moab.

HISTORY AND SETTING: The resort is a renovation of Moab's oldest ranch. The historic Granstaff and Taylor Ranches were sited where copious springs of crystal-clear water issue from the red-rock cliffs. This historic oasis has a rich legacy from pre-historic times, the Pioneer era and even the twentieth century. The Spanish Trail, Butch Cassidy and Moab pioneers have each played a role. The restored two-story brick Ranch House is on the National Register of Historic Places. A stately grove of native Cottonwood trees shade and cool the spacious restored grounds. The Ranch nestles into the mesa known locally as the Slickrock Trail Mesa, which may be accessed on an old cattle trail from the Resort.

RESIDENTIAL & HOSPITALITY DEVELOPMENT: The Resort is entitled for approximately 42 Residential Units and 40 Hospitality Units. To date, 19 Residential Units have been completed or are under construction. Two condo-lodges are being planned as conversions of some approved units; an 18-unit condo-lodge near the front of the project and a 30-unit lodge near the back. The project may be completed as approximately 48 condo-lodge units and 30 residential units, or some other combination of the approved density.

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT: The Resort contains an operating restaurant, the Desert Bistro, located in the historic ranch house. The Desert Bistro is Moab's finest restaurant, and is open nightly for dinner from March through November. When complete, the resort will contain additional commercial establishments, which may include a day spa, additional food service, offices, retail space and other resort support facilities. Plans for these facilities are not definitive at present.

AMENITIES; The Resort has a 41-foot by 16-foot heated swimming pool, several acres of Private Park, wading pools, pond, waterscape and the restaurant. Condo-lodges will add additional amenities. The dedicated open space of 12 acres, to 6 acres of development, is the highest such ratio in Moab.

OWNER'S ASSOCIATIONS & FEES: The Resort is managed by a two-tier homeowner's association (HOA) structure - a Master Association and sub-associations. There are two sub-associations at present: a Condominium Association and a P.U.D. Townhome Association. Homeowner fees currently vary from $250 to $300 per month, depending on the size of the Unit. Fees include fire insurance for the structures, exterior maintenance of the structures, all common amenity maintenance, private road and utility maintenance and property taxes on common areas. HOA fees also cover several utilities: drinking water, irrigation water, sewer service, cable television and trash collection. Fees also include a reserve fund for future building maintenance and repair.

PROPERTY TAXES & UTILITIES: Owners are responsible for Property Taxes on their unit as well as natural gas, electricity and telephone. The Tax Rate for Grand County is about 1% of assessed valuation. The energy efficiency of the Units has been satisfying to existing owners. Newer units are being built to even higher standards of energy efficiency. Utility cost history is available.

NIGHTLY RENTALS: Nightly Rentals are an entitled privilege of the Resort. Owners may choose between hiring a rental agent or renting directly. We recommend using the on-site rental agency. We have many repeat rental customers who stay at the Ranch annually or semi-annually. Existing owners are enjoying steady and increasing rental income. Rental income history is available.

THE DEVELOPER: The resort owner and developer is Club Utah Resort Group L.L.C. (Club Utah), a Utah limited liability company headquartered in Salt Lake City. Club Utah has owned Moab Springs Ranch since December of 1998. The project was conceived and designed by McKay Edwards, an Urban Planner and developer with 30 years experience in resort planning and development. Mr. Edwards remains the principal for the project.

Real Estate Questions?

Many of our guests are curious about real estate at Moab Springs. Some common questions are:

Q: Who owns the Condos?

A: Condos (and Townhomes) are individually owned. We build the dwellings, sell them and then manage them for owners if they choose. Owners can choose to rent the units themselves, rent through an agent of their choice, or may choose not to rent at all.

Some Owners plan to spend some of their retirement living here. Our Owners come from many different states, including Colorado, Utah, Florida, New Jersey, Iowa and Wyoming.

Q: How many units are there now and how many will there be when the project is complete?

A: There are 15 units completed. Four more units are under construction. At completion there will be 42 Condos and Townhomes, as well as one or two condo-lodge structures. The Resort is an 18-acre master-planned community with 60% permanent dedicated open space.

Q: How much do units cost? Are any available?

A: The completed units are sold-out. The Arrowhead Lane Townhomes, under construction up the hill, will be completed this winter. Two Arrowhead Lane units are available at presale prices of $348,000 and $418,000. They are one and two bedroom units with lofts, covered parking for two cars, covered balconies and owner-storage. They have incredible views and will be very energy efficient.

Q: How can I get more information?

A: A fact sheet and some pictures are available here. Ask at the Office for a sales packet and a site tour, or call Laura at 435-259-7891 or McKay at 435-260-0616. Please do not enter the new units without an escort, as it is a hazardous construction zone!