354 W WAYNE Drive, Payson, AZ 85541

$499,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,215 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 19,731 Status: Active
Current Price: $499,000 Last Modified: 6/08/2025

Description

Amid the serene beauty of the Tonto National Forest and East Verde River lies a very rare opportunity to own a quintessential retreat. Although, officially it is a ''1 bedroom'' (located downstairs). The open staircase takes you to a versatile 400 sq ft loft which is utilized as a 2nd sleeping area with a king-sized bed, and the newly remodeled ¾ bathroom and a walk-in closet. This spacious haven is situated directly next to a private entrance to 2.8 million acres of the National Forest and a 2-minute walk to the large secluded bank of the East Verde River. Tucked away amongst the trees, this quiet and updated home is a gateway to endless outdoor activities: hiking, biking, swimming, off-roading, hunting, fishing and more.

Supplements: This extraordinary retreat is an escape from the valley summer heat and just 1 hour from Fountain Hills. Constructed of solid brick and maintained with meticulous care, this residence exudes pride of ownership. Inside, the main floor features a stunning newly remodeled kitchen with stainless appliances, hickory cabinets and granite countertops. The casual eating bar and nook are open to the living room with a 20' ceiling and gas fireplace. The primary bedroom downstairs and is conveniently located across the hall from an updated bathroom with a claw foot tub/shower. Additional features include a walk-in pantry, stacking washer and dryer, coffee/wine bar, new interior paint and mini split for comfort. One of the most exceptional and rare features is the view from the expansive wrap-around upper deck. The breathtaking forest and red rock view is a quiet place to enjoy your morning coffee or evenings to relax with a glass of wine while watching the beautiful Arizona sunset, it's unforgettable. The properties exterior is just as impressive with a 2-car garage equipped with work benches, shelving, a 2-car carport, a new roof on the home and natural low maintenance landscape. Enjoy this mountain retreat year around. It has served both as a thriving vacation rental and comfortable home for its owners. Once you arrive at your peaceful retreat, unpack your groceries and in just a couple minutes- be at the river's edge resting on a blanket, go for a hike, or jump in your ATV. In addition to this incredibly rare property becoming available, the owner is open to including the entire contents for an immediate short term vacation rental or move in ready to enjoy this summer. And only 10 minutes from Payson and 20 minutes from Pine/Strawberry.

More Information MLS# 6874377

Contract Information

Status Change Date: 2025-06-02 List Price: $499,000 Status: Active Current Price: $499,000 List Date: 2025-05-27 Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No

Location Tax Legal

House Number: 354 Compass: W Street Name: WAYNE St Suffix: Drive City/Town Code: Payson State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85541 Country: US County Code: Gila Assessor Number: 302-32-054-C Subdivision: EAST VERDE PARK 2 Tax Year: 2024

General Property Description

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Dwelling Styles: Detached Exterior Stories: 2 # of Interior Levels: 2 # Bedrooms: 1 # Bathrooms: 2 Approx SQFT: 1215 Price/SqFt: 410.7 Horses: N Builder Name: Unknown Year Built: 1986 Approx Lot SqFt: 19731 Approx Lot Acres: 0.453 Flood Zone: No Pool: None Planned Comm Name: East Verde Park Elementary School District: Payson Unified District High School District: Payson Unified District Elementary School: Julia Randall Elementary School Jr. High School: Rim Country Middle School High School: Payson High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Mary Patricia & Wayne Dr. Directions: DO NOT USE GPS! See ''SEMI-PRIVATE'' Remarks!! Geo Lat: 34.289856 Geo Lon: -111.369752

Legal Info

Township: 11N Range: 10E Section: 19 Lot Number: 175 Cnty Rcrd Bk & Pg #: 302-32-054C

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 2 Carport Spaces: 2 Slab Parking Spaces: 2 Total Covered Spaces: 4

Residential Propane Tank

Propane Underground Y/N: No

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: No Showing Service Used

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Contemporary Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Other (See Remarks) Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace; Gas Fireplace; See Remarks Flooring: Carpet; Tile Pool Features: No Pool Spa: None Dining Area: Breakfast Bar Kitchen Features: Range/Oven Elec; Disposal; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Walk-in Pantry; Non-laminate Counter Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Stacked Washer/Dryer Features: Furnished(See Rmrks) Road Responsibility: County Maintained Road Construction: Brick Const - Finish: Other (See Remarks) Roofing: Composition; See Remarks Cooling: Mini Split Heating: Electric; Natural Gas; Mini Split Plumbing: Electric Hot Wtr Htr Utilities: APS Water Source: Pvt Water Company Sewer: Septic in & Cnctd Fencing: Partial; See Remarks Property Description: Cul-De-Sac Lot; Street(s) Not Paved Landscaping: Natural Desert Front; Natural Desert Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: Combo Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees; Other (See Remarks) Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional; 1031 Exchange Disclosures: Agency Discl Req
Listing Office: Arizona Elite Properties
Last Updated: June - 08 - 2025
354 W WAYNE Drive, Payson, AZ 85541- MLS# 6874377
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