TO BE BUILT - NEW CONSTRUCTION IN BEAUTIFUL RIM COUNTRY! Build The Ironwood by Platinum Edge Homes on a unique 2.37-acre homesite at approximately 6,000 feet elevation, overlooking a beautiful canyon and surrounded by the natural beauty of Arizona's Rim Country. Enjoy the best of both worlds--a brand-new home designed for today's lifestyle combined with acreage, privacy and mountain surroundings. The Ironwood offers approximately 2,444 square feet of single-level living with 3 bedrooms, dedicated office, 2.5 bathrooms, 3-car garage and an impressive RV garage/workshop. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features 10-foot ceilings and an open great room, dining area and spacious kitchen that create an inviting setting for everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite includes a private bath and walk-in closet, while two additional bedrooms and a separate office provide flexibility for guests, family or working from home. A covered outdoor living area takes advantage of the peaceful mountain setting, while the RV garage/workshop provides exceptional space for recreational vehicles, equipment, hobbies and all your Rim Country toys. Unlike starting with completely raw land, this property already offers valuable infrastructure, including two working wells, a third water source with Payson, two electrical sources--one underground and one overhead--and a working septic system currently designed for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home. Approximately 2 acres are fenced, with additional land extending west beyond the ravine. An established orchard with apple, pear, peach and plum trees adds character to the property. GU (General Unclassified) zoning and NO HOA provide added flexibility for rural residential and agricultural uses, including horses, animals, gardening and accessory structures where permitted. Work with the builder to personalize The Ironwood with available selections and finishes and create the mountain home you've been dreaming about. Potential for a full-time residence, second home or future vacation rental, subject to applicable Gila County requirements. New construction, acreage, existing infrastructure, RV garage/workshop, canyon views and no HOA--an exceptional opportunity in Arizona's beautiful Rim Country. Pricing depends on square feet and finishes and can range from 900K to 1.2 million depending on what you decide to build more than one model offered by this builder. Buyer should directly speak to this builder and account for the cost of the land.
Single-familyProperty Type
2026Year Built
2.35 acresLot Size
$491Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Ann Adams• Ann Adams And Associates Realty, LLC
RARE 2.37-ACRE, FENCED, IMPROVED MOUNTAIN HOMESITE! Discover a truly unique opportunity at 1248 S Running Elk Road, situated at approximately 6,000 feet in elevation and overlooking a beautiful canyon in Arizona's spectacular Rim Country. Approximately 2 acres are fenced, with additional land extending west beyond the ravine, creating an appealing combination of usable space, privacy, views and natural mountain terrain. The lot is GU (General Unclassified) zoned with NO HOA, offering flexibility for rural residential and agricultural uses and possibilities such as a custom home, horses, animals, gardening and accessory structures, subject to Gila County requirements. This is much more than vacant land. COMPANY--along with TWO ELECTRICAL SOURCES, one underground and one overhead, and a WORKING SEPTIC SYSTEM DESIGNED TO SERVE A FUTURE 3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH HOME. An established orchard features apple, pear, peach and plum trees, and raspberries have also been grown on the property. Previous residential structures have been removed, leaving a cleared site ready for a buyer's vision. A 40-FOOT SHIPPING CONTAINER provides substantial secure storage and conveys with the property. The lower portion of the parcel also includes covered parking and a large covered work area, offering valuable space for equipment, projects and recreational vehicles. ALSO INCLUDED WITH THE SALE is a 2016 OPEN RANGE FIFTH-WHEEL RV, 3X RATED FOR COLDER-WEATHER USE, providing an additional valuable feature for enjoying the property and the Rim Country setting. HOUSE PLANS AND BUILDING CONCEPTS ARE AVAILABLE TO SHARE WITH INTERESTED BUYERS. A separate residential listing is also available in conjunction with a builder who can help create a new home on the property, giving buyers the opportunity to explore a new-build option designed to take advantage of this special mountain setting. With much of the essential infrastructure already in place, imagine creating a brand-new mountain home surrounded by the natural beauty of Rim Country. The property may also offer potential as a second home, full-time residence or future vacation rental, subject to applicable Gila County requirements. Surrounded by tall pines and close to the recreational opportunities of the Mogollon Rim, this property offers privacy, usable space, views and the opportunity to create a truly unique Arizona mountain lifestyle. Bring your vision and make this special piece of Rim Country your own. Buyer to independently verify water sources and availability, elevation, septic capacity/design, zoning, building requirements, utilities, fifth-wheel/RV information and permitted use, builder/new-construction options, vacation-rental use, intended uses and all material facts.
ARMLS #7079683
Oct 5, 2026
Listed
$1,200,000
$491/sq ft
CAAR #85370
Dec 9, 2021
Sold
$391,000
$160/sq ft
Aug 19, 2021
Listed
$480,000
$196/sq ft
+31
This unique 2.37 acre property nestled below the Mogollon Rim awaits a Buyer with a vision, to create the perfect getaway! This gem has 2 cabins that need renovation, a 10x12 bunkhouse w/ electric, detached bathroom/shower & laundry hookups. 2 wells, 1 has 2 - 5,000 gal. storage tanks. The other well needs to be repaired. The trailer on the top of the hill has a septic. Apple orchard has mature apple trees. There are also peach, cherry and pear trees, raspberry and blackberry bushes. 7 water spigots are plumbed throughout the apple orchard for convenient watering. There are not many properties like this one left - come see it today!! This is a piece of paradise that is close to the Rim Lakes and Creeks. Located in Unit 23. Being sold AS IS - Seller will not make any repairs.
Public Records
Sep 29, 2000
Sold
$70,000
$29/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$885 (−74.3%)
$10,842 + $2,210
$13,052
2024
$3,438 (+6.2%)
$7,418 + $20,411
$27,829
2023
$3,236 (+8.0%)
$11,550 + $12,212
$23,762
2022
$2,996 (−8.1%)
$11,550 + $9,508
$21,058
2021
$3,261 (+3.1%)
$11,550 + $9,508
$21,058
2020
$3,163 (+4.9%)
$11,550 + $9,508
$21,058
2019
$3,014 (+4.1%)
$11,550 + $9,508
$21,058
2018
$2,895 (+3.8%)
$11,550 + $9,508
$21,058
2017
$2,788 (+8.3%)
$12,833 + $7,315
$20,148
2016
$2,573 (+3.4%)
$13,995 + $5,730
$19,725
2014
$2,488
$12,331 + $5,602
$17,933
Public record
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Stories
1
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Lot size
2.37 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
320
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Total Sq. Ft.
320
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gila County
APN
30319092A
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Basement
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Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2026.
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