$4,500,000
Payson, AZ 85541
MLS# 94538
7 beds | 4 baths | 3400 sqft

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Property Description
A truly rare opportunity to own a private, gated creekside retreat encompassing 4.58 acres of natural beauty, tranquility and historic Arizona charm. With approximately 400 feet of Tonto Creek frontage, this remarkable property offers the soothing sounds of the creek, a fishing pond, towering pines and thoughtfully designed gathering spaces throughout. Total square footage, bedrooms and bathrooms shown in the listing include both the main and guest cabins. The 1,800+ square-foot main cabin features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious kitchen with granite countertops and breakfast bar, and an inviting living area centered around a natural-stone fireplace. French doors open to a sunroom overlooking the pond and peaceful wooded surroundings. The separate guest cabin provides approximately 1,600 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large kitchen, fireplace, pellet stove, spacious family room, two separate entrances and two private patios--ideal for guests, extended stays or a variety of other possibilities. A historic barn adds distinctive character and offers flexible space for gatherings and events, complemented by an outdoor BBQ area and large ramada. Additional improvements include a detached two-car garage with an attached workshop and storage area, plus a separate additional building. Outdoor amenities include a covered pavilion and patios, hot tub, sauna, an expansive newer deck overlooking the creek, and a gas fire pit within a built-in creekside gathering area. Whether envisioned as a private retreat, multigenerational property or an extraordinary setting with future possibilities, this one-of-a-kind creekfront offering would be difficult to duplicate. Zoned General Use (GU) and Agricultural, with documented Tonto Creek water rights. Buyer to independently verify permitted uses, square footage and all facts material to the buyer. Schedule a private showing and experience this remarkable slice of heaven on earth.
Details
Status Change Info
Status: Active
Sold Price/SqFt: 0
Contract Information
List Price/SqFt: 1323.53
Foreclosure: No
Status: Active
Property Sub-Type: Site Built
List Price: $4,500,000
Current Price: $4,500,000
List Date: 2026-08-22
List Type: Exclusive ARS
Location, Tax & Legal
Zoning: GU & Ag
Taxes: 8282.66
Tax Year: 2025
Assessor's Book #: 303
Assessors Map #: 03
Assessor's Parcel #: 094
Assessor's Parcl Ltr: F
APN #: 303-03-094F
HOA: No
Legal Description: Section: 09 Township: 11N Range: 12E Por Rancho Tonto Of Tonto Creek Estates , Plat 208 & Por Hes 137; Beg Sw Cor Rancho Tonto; Th N26d02'e , 499.50'; Th S63d29'e , 298.72'; Th S61d11'e , 19.82'; Th S19d48'11w , 105.02'; Th S09d45'e , 105.59'; Th S38d10'e , 116.35'; Th S08d09'e , 87.65'; Th S13d10'w , 83.94'; Th N74d06'45w , 573.30' To Pobnw1/4 Sec 9 T11n R12e = 4.58 Ac(303-03-094C Split Out To -094D & -094E And Combined Into 303-03-094F)
Street #: 2097
Direction: N
Street Name: Forest Service Rd 289
State: AZ
Zip Code: 85541
Area: Christopher Creek
Sub Code: Unsubdivided
County: Gila
Location
On Creek/Lake/River: 1
Borders USNF: 1
Rural: 1
General Property Description
Acres: 4.58
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Apx SqFt: 3400
Bedrooms: 7
Horses: Yes
Waterfront: Yes
View: Yes
Apx SqFt Range: 3001 - 3500
Source of SqFt: Owner
Carport Capacity: 0
Fireplace/Stove: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 4
Year Built: 1966
Garage Capacity: 2
Remarks & Misc
Directions: Hwy 260 East from Payson to Forest Service Rd 289 (also known as Zane Grey Hwy) and turn left. Go approximately 2 miles (past Christian Camp) to gated property on right (brown sign shows 2097 before gate on right)
Public Remarks: A truly rare opportunity to own a private, gated creekside retreat encompassing 4.58 acres of natural beauty, tranquility and historic Arizona charm. With approximately 400 feet of Tonto Creek frontage, this remarkable property offers the soothing sounds of the creek, a fishing pond, towering pines and thoughtfully designed gathering spaces throughout.
Total square footage, bedrooms and bathrooms shown in the listing include both the main and guest cabins. The 1,800+ square-foot main cabin features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious kitchen with granite countertops and breakfast bar, and an inviting living area centered around a natural-stone fireplace. French doors open to a sunroom overlooking the pond and peaceful wooded surroundings.
The separate guest cabin provides approximately 1,600 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large kitchen, fireplace, pellet stove, spacious family room, two separate entrances and two private patios--ideal for guests, extended stays or a variety of other possibilities.
A historic barn adds distinctive character and offers flexible space for gatherings and events, complemented by an outdoor BBQ area and large ramada. Additional improvements include a detached two-car garage with an attached workshop and storage area, plus a separate additional building.
Outdoor amenities include a covered pavilion and patios, hot tub, sauna, an expansive newer deck overlooking the creek, and a gas fire pit within a built-in creekside gathering area.
Whether envisioned as a private retreat, multigenerational property or an extraordinary setting with future possibilities, this one-of-a-kind creekfront offering would be difficult to duplicate. Zoned General Use (GU) and Agricultural, with documented Tonto Creek water rights. Buyer to independently verify permitted uses, square footage and all facts material to the buyer.
Schedule a private showing and experience this remarkable slice of heaven on earth.
To Show
Text/Call Listing Agent: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Style
Cabin: 1
Lodge: 1
Interior Features
Split Floor Plan: 1
Master Main Floor: 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Skylights: 1
Dual Pane Window: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Instant Hot Water: 1
Waterfront
Waterfront List: Tonto Creek
Waterfront Name: Tonto Creek
Parking Features
Garage: 1
Detached: 1
RV Access/Parking: 1
Floor Covering
Carpet: 1
Laminate: 1
Linoleum: 1
Vinyl/Plank: 1
Other: Pavers - Guest House
View
Trees/Woods: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Fencing
Partial: 1
Block: 1
Other: White Plastic Fence
Road Surface Type
Dirt: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Siding
Log: 1
Exterior Features
Patio: 1
Covered Patio: 1
Enclosed Patio: 1
Porch/Deck: 1
Covered Porch/Deck: 1
Screened Deck: 1
Screened Porch: 1
Outdoor Grill: 1
Tall Pines on Lot: 1
Spa/Hot Tub: 1
Landscaped: 1
In the Trees: 1
Barn/Stable: 1
Work Shop: 1
Dog Run: 1
Built-in Barbecue: 1
N/A - Other: Pond; Gas Firepit
Fire Pit: 1
Separate Guest House: 1
Kitchen Features
Refrigerator: 1
Electric Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Garbage Disposal: 1
Breakfast Bar: 1
Built in Microwave: 1
Roof
Asphalt Shingle: 1
Utilities Available
Electricity: 1
Propane Tank Leased: 1
Other Water Company: Tonto Creek Water
Septic Tank Installed: 1
Phone Available: 1
Cable Available: 1
Internet Hook Up: 1
Trash: 1
Underground Util: 1
N/A - Other: Starlink
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Baseboard: 1
Fireplace/Woodstove: 1
Electric: 1
Propane: 1
Wall Furnace: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Propane: 1
Tankless: 1
Over 30 Gallons: 1
Sub Floor Type
Wood: 1
Slab: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Owner May Sell/Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA: 1
Dining Room
Kitchen-Dining Combo: 1
Living-Dining Combo: 1
Great Room: 1
Laundry
Washer: 1
Dryer: 1
In Hall: 1
Stacked: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Electric: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Other Rooms
Study/Office/Den: 1
Family Room: 1
Sun Room: 1
Fireplace/Woodstove
Fireplace: 1
Wood Burning Stove: 1
Pellet Stove: 1
Living Room: 1
Family Room: 1
Two or More: 1
Property Features
To Show: Text/Call Listing Agent
Location: On Creek/Lake/River; Borders USNF; Rural
Style: Cabin; Lodge
Parking Features: Garage; Detached; RV Access/Parking
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Levels: Two
View: Mountain(s); Trees/Woods
Construction: Wood Frame
Siding: Log
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Fencing: Partial; Block
Exterior Features: Patio; Covered Patio; Enclosed Patio; Porch/Deck; Covered Porch/Deck; Screened Deck; Screened Porch; Outdoor Grill; Spa/Hot Tub; Landscaped; In the Trees; Tall Pines on Lot; Barn/Stable; Work Shop; Dog Run; Built-in Barbecue; Fire Pit; Separate Guest House
Interior Features: Split Floor Plan; Master Main Floor; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Skylights; Dual Pane Window; Smoke Detector(s); Instant Hot Water
Sub Floor Type: Wood; Slab
Floor Covering: Carpet; Laminate; Linoleum; Vinyl/Plank
Kitchen Features: Refrigerator; Electric Range; Microwave; Dishwasher; Garbage Disposal; Breakfast Bar; Built in Microwave
Dining Room: Kitchen-Dining Combo; Living-Dining Combo; Great Room
Laundry: Washer; Dryer; In Hall; Stacked
Water Heater: Electric; Propane; Tankless; Over 30 Gallons
Other Rooms: Study/Office/Den; Family Room; Sun Room
Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Forced Air; Baseboard; Fireplace/Woodstove; Electric; Propane; Wall Furnace
Utilities Available: Electricity; Propane Tank Leased; Septic Tank Installed; Phone Available; Cable Available; Internet Hook Up; Trash; Underground Util
Possession: Close Of Escrow
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Listing Office: Present Properties
Last Updated: August - 23 - 2026
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