LOOK WHAT I GOT!!! The cutest little cottage in Christopher Creek is available to purchase! With all new electrical, a new mini-split unit and updated kitchen, bathroom and flooring, all you have to do is show up and enjoy the cool mountain breeze. The bedroom is huge and could easily be converted to two. Step off your back porch to be steps away from the creek and walk to one of the local hot spots for yummy food, drinks and entertainment seasonally. These creek side homes are a rare treasure!
LOOK WHAT I GOT!!! The cutest little cottage in Christopher Creek is available to purchase! With all new electrical, a new mini-split unit and updated kitchen, bathroom and flooring, all you have to do is show up and enjoy the cool mountain breeze. The bedroom is huge and could easily be converted to two. Step off your back porch and you're just steps away from the creek and walk to one of the local hot spots for yummy food, drinks and entertainment seasonally. These creek side homes are a rare treasure so schedule your showing right now!
Public Records
Nov 14, 2022
Sold
$277,000
$339/sq ft
ARMLS #6465887
Nov 14, 2022
Sold
$285,000
$349/sq ft
Oct 15, 2022
Contingent
—
Sep 19, 2022
Listed
$289,000
$354/sq ft
+24
A Great little getaway on .21-acre level lot in Christopher Creek! Here is your opportunity to own a small home in the tall pine trees in Christopher Creek! Comes with a new roof and fresh exterior and freshly painted Inside. There is a beautiful, red brick fireplace, kitchen, living room and dining area, and a spacious bedroom separated by the 2-sided fireplace. The bedroom also has a beautiful Quadra-Fire pellet stove that has just been serviced. Just behind the kitchen you will find the bathroom which currently has a sink and shower, the space is large enough remodel as you may wish. Homes in Christopher Creek are rare and do not often hit the market, don't miss this one!
ARMLS #6395360
Aug 8, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Jun 6, 2022
Price Changed
$364,000
$446/sq ft
May 9, 2022
Price Changed
$389,000
$477/sq ft
May 6, 2022
Listed
$289,000
$354/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 10, 2008
Sold
$131,600
$161/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,080 (+1.6%)
$7,413 + $23,349
$30,762
2024
$2,047 (+7.0%)
$7,412 + $16,158
$23,570
2023
$1,913 (−3.8%)
$7,628 + $6,063
$13,691
2022
$1,989 (+0.7%)
$7,628 + $6,543
$14,171
2021
$1,975 (+2.4%)
$7,628 + $6,543
$14,171
2020
$1,928 (+4.3%)
$7,628 + $6,543
$14,171
2019
$1,848 (+4.5%)
$7,628 + $6,543
$14,171
2018
$1,769 (+5.1%)
$7,628 + $6,543
$14,171
2017
$1,682 (−3.2%)
$7,628 + $5,822
$13,450
2016
$1,738 (+4.3%)
$4,174 + $8,736
$12,910
2014
$1,666
$3,668 + $7,962
$11,630
Tax history for 286 W Columbine Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,080 (+1.6%)
$7,413 + $23,349
$30,762
2024
$2,047 (+7.0%)
$7,412 + $16,158
$23,570
2023
$1,913 (−3.8%)
$7,628 + $6,063
$13,691
2022
$1,989 (+0.7%)
$7,628 + $6,543
$14,171
2021
$1,975 (+2.4%)
$7,628 + $6,543
$14,171
2020
$1,928 (+4.3%)
$7,628 + $6,543
$14,171
2019
$1,848 (+4.5%)
$7,628 + $6,543
$14,171
2018
$1,769 (+5.1%)
$7,628 + $6,543
$14,171
2017
$1,682 (−3.2%)
$7,628 + $5,822
$13,450
2016
$1,738 (+4.3%)
$4,174 + $8,736
$12,910
2014
$1,666
$3,668 + $7,962
$11,630
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
816
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gila County
APN
30309016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms (Total Decimal): 1
Bathrooms (Total Integer): 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Possible): 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Mini Split
Has Cooling
Heating: Mini Split
Interior Features
Appliances: Refrigerator
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, No Interior Steps
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Fencing: Partial, Wire
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 9,077
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: None
County Maintained Road
Building Information
Building Area Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,047
Tax Year: 2024
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: No Fees
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Rim Country Middle School
High School: Payson High School
High School District: Payson Unified District
Elementary School: Julia Randall Elementary School
Elementary School District: Payson Unified District
Location Information
Directions: Going East on Highway 260 turn Left onto Christopher Creek Loop, Turn Right onto Columbine Road, House is on the right.
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic in & Cnctd
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 816
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: —
County: Gila County
APN: 30309016
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Water Source: Pvt Water Company
Around this home
Schools
Payson Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 17.8mi
Rim Country Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 19.0mi
5/10
Payson High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 19.1mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
41% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 87° expected this year, 21 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
In this area, properties receive around 12.7 hours in
June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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7.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$341,000 – $413,000
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