Private land, 9 acres minimum — $692 USD per year in carrying costs
India is one of the largest sources of foreign buyers for US real estate. NRIs, OCIs, and Indian-Americans have been investing in American property for decades — and Arizona has become one of the preferred destinations.
Goswick Ranch is a private gated community in the Bradshaw Mountains of central Arizona, 75 miles north of Phoenix. Nine-acre minimum lots. $216 USD per year in HOA fees. Property taxes averaging $476 USD per year. Total annual carrying cost: approximately $692 USD — roughly INR 58,000 at current exchange rates.
Active listings have ranged from $275,000–$750,000 USD.
Whether you are an NRI looking for US land investment, an Indian-American in the Phoenix metro seeking rural acreage, or a high-net-worth buyer in India planning for the future — this page is for you.
| 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) |
Can I buy US property on an H-1B or work visa? Yes. H-1B, L-1, O-1, and most other US work visa holders can legally purchase real estate in the United States. Visa status does not restrict property ownership. Green card holders and US citizens face no restriction. Property ownership does not create or destroy immigration rights.
The Phoenix connection. Phoenix Sky Harbor is 74 miles from Goswick Ranch — approximately 70 minutes by car. The Phoenix metro's Indian-American community is among the largest in the southwest, centered in Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Gilbert. Indian grocery stores, temples, restaurants, and cultural organizations are well established in the metro area.
Goswick Ranch has no occupancy requirement. You can purchase a parcel as an investment, use it for weekend visits from the Phoenix metro, or plan a future build — on your schedule.
Low carrying costs. $692 USD per year — one of the lowest annual holding costs for US land of this caliber. No management company, no vacancy costs if unoccupied.
Dollar denomination. For buyers in India or NRIs diversifying into USD-denominated assets, Arizona land provides direct US dollar exposure in a stable political jurisdiction.
Appreciation corridor. Yavapai County, Arizona has experienced strong rural land appreciation. Recent comparable sales in the Goswick Ranch area show 57%+ appreciation over a five-year period. The Phoenix metro drives regional demand.
Future planning. Many NRI buyers purchase US land as a long-term hedge — a US asset for retirement, for children attending US universities, or as a foundation for future relocation.
| Item | Mumbai / Bay Area (est.) | Goswick Ranch / Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Property price | Mumbai premium: $400K–$2M+ USD; Bay Area: $1.2M+ | $275K–$750K USD |
| Annual carrying cost | Mumbai maintenance + tax: $2,000–$5,000+ USD equiv. | ~$692 USD/yr (~INR 58,000) |
| Income tax (top rate) | India: up to ~42.7% effective; US NRI: federal + state | US: 2.5% AZ flat + federal (US income only) |
USD/INR exchange rate: approximately 83–85. Rates fluctuate — use current rate for your calculations.
Indian residents (living in India, not NRIs/OCIs) are subject to RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Each Indian resident may remit up to USD 250,000 per financial year for foreign asset purchases. A couple may remit up to USD 500,000 per year combined.
NRIs and OCIs remitting funds from overseas accounts are not subject to LRS limits on those overseas funds. Consult a FEMA-specialist Chartered Accountant before initiating a US property transaction from India.
Consult a cross-border India-US tax advisor before purchasing.
By air: All major Indian metros have direct or one-stop service to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX). Common routing:
From Phoenix Sky Harbor: 74 miles north — approximately 70 minutes via I-17 N and SR 69 E.
Yes. Indian citizens, NRIs, and OCIs can purchase US real estate without restriction on the US side. India-resident buyers are subject to RBI/LRS remittance rules (USD 250,000/yr per person under LRS). Consult a FEMA-specialist Chartered Accountant before transacting.
Yes. H-1B and most other US work visa holders can legally purchase US real estate. Property ownership does not affect visa or immigration status. The concern that purchasing property could complicate immigration status is generally unfounded — property ownership does not create or destroy immigration rights.
Approximately $692 USD per year — HOA fee ($216) plus property taxes (~$476). At current exchange rates, approximately INR 58,000 per year. There is no management company; the community is self-managed by a volunteer board.
FIRPTA withholding on eventual sale (15% of gross price, credited against actual US tax liability). US estate tax exposure on US-sited assets — India and the US do not have a comprehensive bilateral estate tax treaty, making estate planning advice essential. The US–India income tax treaty provides some income tax relief. NRIs who are US tax residents (green card/substantial presence test) have different obligations. Cross-border professional advice is strongly recommended.
The Phoenix/Scottsdale/Chandler metro has one of the largest Indian-American communities in the American Southwest, with temples (including Swaminarayan and Shiva-Vishnu temples), Indian grocery stores, and cultural organizations. Prescott, 27 miles from Goswick Ranch, is a smaller city with a growing professional community.
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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