Set just south of I-10 in Cochise County, Mescal Lakes is a small, rural enclave built around two spring-fed ponds roughly 12 miles east of Benson’s historic downtown and 40 minutes from Tucson’s east side. Most properties are manufactured or site-built homes on roomy ¼- to 1-acre lots—many offering horse privileges, mountain-sunset views and light CC&Rs. First developed in the 1980s, the neighborhood still sees the occasional new build or remodel, making prices attractive for first-time buyers, snowbirds and investors alike. Residents fish or kayak on the private lakes, ride the nearby Dragoon Mountain trails, and send kids to the Benson Unified School District; Kartchner Caverns and the Mescal Movie Set are an easy weekend outing. With low Cochise County taxes, USDA eligibility and quick I-10 access, Mescal Lakes delivers an affordable lakeside lifestyle without sacrificing regional connectivity.