Escape to Your Own Cabin in the Woods - Backing to Tonto National Forest Step away from the noise of city life and into the serenity of your private mountain getaway. Nestled among tall pines, this cozy cabin delivers the full Northern Arizona experience—birdsong in the morning, the soft patter of summer rain, and cool evening breezes under a blanket of stars. Enjoy outdoor living at its best with a spacious deck perfect for barbecues, dinners with a view, or simply soaking in the sounds of nature. This community is completely surrounded by Tonto National Forest, placing hiking, fishing, hunting, and off-grid exploring right at your doorstep. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the nearby Diamond Point for crystal hunting, local caves, and the area's rich geology—including geodes! Spend your days at Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery, hike near the original location of the Zane Grey Cabin, or grab a bite and cold drink at Double D Bar & Grill just down the road. If you're lucky enough to be in the mountains... you're lucky enough. Don't miss your chance to own a true cabin retreat where nature takes the spotlight
Escape to Your Own Cabin in the Woods - Backing to Tonto National Forest Step away from the noise of city life and into the serenity of your private mountain getaway. Nestled among tall pines, this cozy cabin delivers the full Northern Arizona experience—birdsong in the morning, the soft patter of summer rain, and cool evening breezes under a blanket of stars. Enjoy outdoor living at its best with a spacious deck perfect for barbecues, dinners with a view, or simply soaking in the sounds of nature. This community is completely surrounded by Tonto National Forest, placing hiking, fishing, hunting, and off-grid exploring right at your doorstep. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the nearby Diamond Point for crystal hunting, local caves, and the area's rich geology—including geodes! Spend your days at Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery, hike near the original location of the Zane Grey Cabin, or grab a bite and cold drink at Double D Bar & Grill just down the road. If you're lucky enough to be in the mountains. .. you're lucky enough. Don't miss your chance to own a true cabin retreat where nature takes the spotlight. From CC & R's regarding year-round occupancy "Due to limitations of the infrastructure, including but not limited to water and sewer/septic service, the use of the Residences and permitted Improvements is limited to personal, periodic, recreational, temporary Residence use of a non-commercial nature by the Owner, members of the immediate family and a reasonable number of Guests. Any rental or lease of any portion of a Lot, or any structure or Residence constructed thereon, is prohibited. Use of the Lot, or any structure or Residence constructed thereon, as a principal place of residence is prohibited. Any occupants within the Lot must have a principal" From CC & R's regarding additional structures and adding to this square footage of the current structure "2.3 Buildings and Structures. All permanent buildings or structures hereafter erected on the Lots shall be of new construction and no building or structure shall be moved from other locations onto a Lot, without prior Architectural Review Committee approval. Not more than one (1) single-family Residence and two (2) auxiliary buildings such as a carport, garage or storage shed, as further set forth below, may be erected on any individual Lot. The following are limitations for each of the structure types. 1. single-family Residence: a. Maximum footprint of 2,200 square feet for the structure including both interior livable space and attached exterior porches. b. Maximum livable square feet of 2,500 (interior livable) for all floors/levels. c. Maximum of 2 floors or levels for living or storage space. d. Maximum height of 26 feet. e. Maximum of 20 water fixtures, f. Construction must be completed within twelve (12) months of starting demolition (including permits). g. The Residence may either include an Attached Garage or a Large Auxiliary Building may be constructed on the Lot. i. If a garage is included in the single-family Residence ("Attached Garage"), the size of the structure must remain as stated in (a) and (b) above for the single-family Residence and must not have more than one 8 ft. high by 16 ft. wide garage door or more than two single 8 ft. high by 8 ft. wide garage doors. h. If an existing single-family Residence is removed or destroyed and is to be rebuilt, and the Lot already has an existing Large Auxiliary Building, then an Attached Garage will not be permitted, unless the largest existing auxiliary building is removed. 2. Large Auxiliary Building: This structure is only allowed if the single-family Residence does not have an Attached Garage. a. Maximum footprint of 784 square feet. b. Maximum of 784 square feet. c. Must not have more than one 8 ft. high by 16 ft. wide garage door or more than two single 8 ft. high by 8 ft. wide garage doors. d. Maximum height of 26 feet. e. Roof should match the Residence. f. Structure may contain sleeping quarters, for temporary use. 3. Small Auxiliary Building: a. Maximum footprint of 288 square feet. b. Maximum of 288 square feet. c. Must not have more than one 8 ft. high by 8 ft. wide garage door. d. Maximum height of 13 feet. e. Roof should match the Residence. Any auxiliary building shall be located as close to the Residence as practical, subject to the approval of the Architectural Review Committee. Mobile, prefabricated or modular homes may not be affixed as a permanent structure. If a Special Use Permit should be granted to the Owner of any Lot by Gila County to construct and maintain a separate Guest house, then such Guest house may not be rented, leased, sold or conveyed to any person or entity apart from the primary Residence or the Lot. No Lots may be subdivided. "
ARMLS #6853170
May 28, 2025
Sold
$270,000
$519/sq ft
May 5, 2025
Pending
—
Apr 29, 2025
Price Changed
$275,000
$529/sq ft
Apr 17, 2025
Listed
$295,000
$567/sq ft
CAAR #77515
Apr 30, 2018
Sold
$157,000
$302/sq ft
Feb 23, 2018
Listed
$165,000
$317/sq ft
+15
Very private gated community. Two Bedroom and sleeping loft, one bath. Knotty pine Ceiling and pine floors. Rock Fireplace on one-half acre lot with 84.5 acres of common area. Community well and HOA. Invest in your legacy with a cabin retreat for generations of enjoyment.
CAAR #67471
Nov 15, 2013
Sold
$135,000
$260/sq ft
Jun 19, 2013
Listed
$135,000
$260/sq ft
ARMLS #4955083
Nov 15, 2013
Sold
$135,000
$260/sq ft
Jun 19, 2013
Listed
$135,000
$260/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,360 (+1.6%)
$4,944 + $20,483
$25,427
2024
$1,338 (+7.9%)
$4,120 + $18,714
$22,834
2023
$1,241 (+4.1%)
$3,120 + $5,757
$8,877
2022
$1,192 (−1.6%)
$3,120 + $5,358
$8,478
2021
$1,212 (−2.4%)
$3,120 + $5,358
$8,478
2020
$1,241 (+12.6%)
$3,120 + $5,358
$8,478
2019
$1,103 (−2.0%)
$3,120 + $5,358
$8,478
2018
$1,125 (+2.2%)
$3,120 + $5,358
$8,478
2017
$1,101 (−9.8%)
$3,120 + $6,475
$9,595
2016
$1,221 (+10.0%)
$5,231 + $4,468
$9,699
2014
$1,110
$6,129 + $4,145
$10,274
Tax history for 293 W Diamond Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,360 (+1.6%)
$4,944 + $20,483
$25,427
2024
$1,338 (+7.9%)
$4,120 + $18,714
$22,834
2023
$1,241 (+4.1%)
$3,120 + $5,757
$8,877
2022
$1,192 (−1.6%)
$3,120 + $5,358
$8,478
2021
$1,212 (−2.4%)
$3,120 + $5,358
$8,478
2020
$1,241 (+12.6%)
$3,120 + $5,358
$8,478
2019
$1,103 (−2.0%)
$3,120 + $5,358
$8,478
2018
$1,125 (+2.2%)
$3,120 + $5,358
$8,478
2017
$1,101 (−9.8%)
$3,120 + $6,475
$9,595
2016
$1,221 (+10.0%)
$5,231 + $4,468
$9,699
2014
$1,110
$6,129 + $4,145
$10,274
*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
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
640
Year built
2007
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gila County
APN
30245015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on May 11, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Kitchen Information
Built-in Microwave: Yes
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: Furnished(See Rmrks)
Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
LaundryFeatures: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Fencing: None
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 21,801
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Area Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,338
Tax Year: 1973
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $520
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Rim Country Middle School
High School: Payson High School
High School District: Payson Unified District
Elementary School: Payson Elementary School
Elementary School District: Payson Unified District
Location Information
Directions: Turn onto Fire Control Rd/NF-64 from Hwy 260 at Tonto Village Exit, go 4.4 mi. Left on NF-65, go 0.3 mi. Right on NF-65A, go 0.2 mi. NF-65A turns left, becomes W Diamond Rd.
Community Information
Community Features: Gated
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic in & Cnctd
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 640
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2007
Year Renovated: —
County: Gila County
APN: 30245015
Home facts updated by county records on May 11, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Water Source: Pvt Water Company
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Schools
Payson Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 8.4mi
Payson Center for Success - Online
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 10.8mi
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Estimated sale price
$296,000 – $359,000
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