$599,900
$60K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $3,467/month

Total Views 8,192
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,939 Sq Ft
$309 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Cooling Available
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Carpet

About This Home

Charming Cabin in Forest Lakes - A Mountain Paradise!
Welcome to your dream cabin nestled in the heart of Forest Lakes! This enchanting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat boasts a large great room with dramatic vaulted ceilings, seamlessly adjoined by a formal dining space featuring a cozy pellet stove. The spacious kitchen is complemented by a large interior laundry room with pantry shelves, providing ample storage and convenience.
The cabin's sturdy metal roof and large detached toy garage with a roll-up door and side service door are perfect for housing your side-by-side or boat. Relax and unwind on the expansive covered front patio, surrounded by apple trees laden with fruit, and towering mature blue spruce and Ponderosa pine trees, creating your own private enclave. see more... Equipped with a backup generator and featuring numerous seller-made improvements((see a complete list of seller's improvements below) including foam insulation, new doors to the back patio, and a new 200-amp electric service panel, this cabin is ready for all seasons. Enjoy the proximity to the Sitgreaves National Forest, just a few steps down the trail from your backyard!

Forest Lakes, an island in the middle of the forest, is home to the world's largest stand of Ponderosa Pine trees. Residents enjoy a 4-season climate with the best summertime weather, just a scenic 2-hour drive from the Phoenix Valley. Escape the heat and discover the serene beauty of this coveted cabin getaway location.

Experience the perfect blend of nature, tranquility, and modern amenities in this exceptional Forest Lakes cabin. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of mountain paradise!

List of Seller's improvements:
2 water heaters replaced 2 years ago
New footer around non-concrete foundation with new insulation and sealing done underneath floor
All new flooring & carpets
New stairs & handrails
Foam insulation, drywall and can lighting upstairs
New front entry & 2nd bathroom doors
Replaced all single pane windows with dual pane
Generator purchased 7 years ago (automatic switch)
Sealed and foamed connection point between original cabin and add-on
Installed linen closet in front bathroom
Installed can lighting in dining room/living room area
Installed ridge beam & supports
Framed out for skylight in 3rd bedroom
Replaced window with sliding arcadia door & spray foam leading to backyard
Installed pellet stove
Grated & pea gravel on driveway
14x20 ATV garage/shed
Removed 25 over-crowded trees
Removed French doors in Owner's suite & replaced with window & spray foamed wall
Ecobee Wi-Fi enabled thermostat & front door monitor

Listing Agent

Charlie Walters

Real Estate Brokers Intl License #BR029262000 Listed on: 02/12/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Rhonda Walters

Real Estate Brokers Intl License #SA100611000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,183

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,939 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Forest Lakes Estates 4 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 274
  • Assessor Parcel Number 403-45-018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,183

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: State Route 260 & Merzville Rd
  • Legal Info Range: 14E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: North on Merzville RD to Old Rim Rd, Right on Old Rim RD to home on the right
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Co List Office Mls Id: rebri01
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-756-0000
  • Subdivision Name: FOREST LAKES ESTATES 4
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Utilities Butane Propane: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Freestnd Fireplace: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Free Standing
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Master Downstairs, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Living Area: 1939.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: None
  • Lot Features: Natural Desert Back, Natural Desert Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Painted
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Propane
  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Other, Propane
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water, Pvt Water Company
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Propane: Yes
  • Main Cooling Other: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Other
  • High School: Other
  • Junior High Dist: Other
  • Middle Or Junior School: Other

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43525.0
  • Parcel #: 403-45-018

Building Info

  • Builder Name: unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2183.0
  • Tax Book Number: 403.00
  • Tax Lot: 274
  • Tax Map Number: 45.00

Map

Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,400 $47,861 -- --
2023 $2,072 $34,976 $0 $0
2022 $2,072 $26,529 $0 $0
2021 $1,996 $24,826 $0 $0
2020 $1,877 $24,951 $0 $0
2019 $1,836 $23,126 $0 $0
2018 $1,772 $20,690 $0 $0
2017 $1,729 $19,498 $0 $0
2016 $1,650 $18,848 $0 $0
2015 $1,586 $18,782 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Price Changed $599,900 -4.0% $309 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Price Changed $625,000 -5.3% $322 / Sq Ft
02/12/2025 02/12/25 For Sale $660,000 +164.0% $340 / Sq Ft
08/26/2016 08/26/16 Sold $250,000 -3.6% $129 / Sq Ft
06/30/2016 06/30/16 Price Changed $259,400 -0.2% $134 / Sq Ft
05/25/2016 05/25/16 Price Changed $259,900 -10.1% $134 / Sq Ft
03/09/2016 03/09/16 For Sale $289,000 -- $149 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Driggs Title Agency Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Empire West Title Agency
Warranty Deed $250,000 Empire West Title Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Transnation Title Ins Co
Quit Claim Deed -- Transnation Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $225,000 New Conventional
Closed $245,471 FHA
Previous Owner $154,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $125,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6819588

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 403-45-018