This Very Cute Cabin is in the heart of Tonto National Forest, just a short drive from Payson. It is in a prime location for hunting and fishing, surrounded by ATV and hiking trails and less than two miles from the Verde & Tonto Creeks! This Cabin is ready for you full or part time. You’ll Love this 1 bedroom and SLEEPING LOFT with Bonus AZ room, Great room. This is one of the original Mead Ranch cabins built on property owned by famed author Zane Grey. The original log cabin features your wood fireplace insert, propane heater, sleeping loft, living room, kitchen, and dining area. The cabin has a couple of additions including your beautiful bedroom, vaulted ceiling great room that opens to your covered front porch, enclosed Arizona room, completely remodeled bath with shower and utility room that includes a stack washer & dryer. APS provides electricity and a private water company manages the Mead Ranch community well. Located on just under 1/2 acre corner lot on level land, enjoy all of the wildlife and forest feel that you are looking for. Your home also features a metal roof, Hughes.net satellite internet + cell phone signal booster, 300 gallon water tank for garden watering, security doors, refrigerator, new covered gutters with snow-stops, apple, plum, roses bushes, and more. Some furniture available outside of escrow. Don't miss this ready to move in cabin!
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$353Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Marty Carpenter• ERA-Young Realty & Investment
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gila County
APN
30222036A
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Last updated by owner on May 7, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Kitchen Information
Range Oven Electric: Yes
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Total Decimal): 1
Bathrooms (Total Integer): 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Possible): 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Other, See Remarks
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Floor Furnace, Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction Materials: Wood Frame
Horses Allowed
Fencing: See Remarks, Wire
Roof: Metal
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 20,038
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Building Information
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,538
Tax Year: 2016
Financial Information
Conventional
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: No Fees
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Other
High School: Other
Elementary School: Other
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 260 to Control Rd. Go ''4 miles'' North to FS#29. Take FS#29 to Mead Ranch ''4 Miles'', Right on Park Rd. sign on the Right. NOTE: ''GPS/Google Search does Not work in this area properly''.
Utility Information
Sewer: Other
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Gila County
APN: 30222036A
Home facts updated by county records on May 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Water Source: Pvt Water Company
Around this home
Schools
Payson Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 11.6mi
Rim Country Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 13.1mi
5/10
Payson High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.3mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
42% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 92° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Payson, AZ • 85541
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.