Escape to Paradise! This unique creek side property boasts two attached cottages. Each containing a bedroom, full bath, kitchen and sitting area. This property is located in a magnificent South East AZ area w/ breathtaking views of Cave Creek and sky island, and more of the Chiricahua Mountains. Home to birders, scientists, celebrities & known for its peaceful atmosphere sought out by a large/diverse group of visitors. Continuously rented cottages have been remodeled, and are connected to trails and perfectly located near amenities and hiking. Private well and driveway off of Portal Road. Currently a successful Airbnb .
Escape to Paradise! Relocate! Retire! This unique creekside property boasts two attached cottages. Each containing a bedroom, full bath, kitchen and sitting area; live in one and rent the other! Cottages were part of the Ted Kraft (Kraft foods) Estate. This property is located in a magnificent SouthEast AZ area w/ breathtaking views of Cave Creek and sky island, and more of the Chiricahua Mountains. Home to birders, scientists, celebrities & known for its peaceful atmosphere sought out by a large/diverse group of visitors. Continuously rented cottages have been remodeled, and are connected to trails and perfectly located near amenities and hiking. Private well and driveway off of Portal Road.
ARMLS #6346526
Feb 28, 2022
Sold
$500,000
$496/sq ft
Feb 2, 2022
Pending
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Jan 25, 2022
Listed
$495,550
$492/sq ft
+49
Escape to Paradise! Relocate! Retire! This unique creekside property boasts two attached cottages. Each containing a bedroom, full bath, kitchen and sitting area; live in one and rent the other! Cottages were part of the Ted Kraft (Kraft foods) Estate. This property is located in a magnificent SouthEast AZ area w/ breathtaking views of Cave Creek and sky island, and more of the Chiricahua Moutains. Home to birders, scientists, celebrities & known for its peaceful atmosphere sought out by a large/diverse group of visitors. Continuously rented cottages have been remodeled, and are connected to trails and perfectly located near amenities and hiking. Private well and driveway off of Portal Road. Call listing agent for best info.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,618 (−31.5%)
$5,629 + $9,470
$15,099
2024
$2,363 (+2.5%)
$9,288 + $15,576
$24,864
2023
$2,305 (+1.9%)
$9,569 + $13,127
$22,696
2022
$2,262 (+22.4%)
$9,850 + $11,965
$21,815
2021
$1,848 (+0.2%)
$4,942 + $7,347
$12,289
2020
$1,845 (−0.4%)
$4,942 + $7,347
$12,289
2019
$1,853 (+0.2%)
$4,942 + $7,347
$12,289
2018
$1,849 (+0.1%)
$4,942 + $7,347
$12,289
2017
$1,847 (+0.8%)
$4,942 + $7,347
$12,289
2016
$1,832 (+1.7%)
$4,942 + $7,347
$12,289
2014
$1,802
$4,942 + $7,347
$12,289
Tax history for 1187 W Portal Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,618 (−31.5%)
$5,629 + $9,470
$15,099
2024
$2,363 (+2.5%)
$9,288 + $15,576
$24,864
2023
$2,305 (+1.9%)
$9,569 + $13,127
$22,696
2022
$2,262 (+22.4%)
$9,850 + $11,965
$21,815
2021
$1,848 (+0.2%)
$4,942 + $7,347
$12,289
2020
$1,845 (−0.4%)
$4,942 + $7,347
$12,289
2019
$1,853 (+0.2%)
$4,942 + $7,347
$12,289
2018
$1,849 (+0.1%)
$4,942 + $7,347
$12,289
2017
$1,847 (+0.8%)
$4,942 + $7,347
$12,289
2016
$1,832 (+1.7%)
$4,942 + $7,347
$12,289
2014
$1,802
$4,942 + $7,347
$12,289
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cochise County
APN
40223001Q
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
RU-4
Rural District
RU (Rural) Zoning Districts are established to achieve the following purposes: To preserve the character of areas designated as Rural in the Cochise County Comprehensive Plan.; To encourage those types of non-residential and non-agricultural activities which serve local needs or provide a service and are compatible with rural living.; To preserve the agricultural character of those portions of the County capable of resource production.; To provide space for people, minimize traffic congestion, and preserve the existing rural environment of unincorporated areas of the County situated outside of existing communities.; To provide recreational support services that are compatible with rural living.; To protect the quality of the natural environment as it relates to safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of the people in Cochise County; and To allow consideration of some more intense non-residential uses as Special Uses that are inappropriate in more densely populated urban/suburban areas that may under some circumstances be appropriate in rural areas if designed to be sensitive to the general character of rural districts and natural environment and harmonious and in scale with existing development near the proposed site and in conformance with this Section.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Religious facility
Day care facility
Retail-Grocery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Communications tower
Veterinary clinic
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Total Integer): 2
Bedroom Information
Yes
Bedrooms (Possible): 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Window/Wall Unit
Has Cooling
Heating: Electric
Interior Features
Appliances: Refrigerator
Interior Features: 2 Master Baths
Window Features: Dual Pane
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
LaundryFeatures: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted, Stone
Horses Allowed
Fencing: Other
Roof: Composition, Metal
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
View: Mountain(s)
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Attached Property
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 388,267
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, Natural Desert Back, Grass Back, Natural Desert Front
Building Information
Building Area Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,305
Tax Year: 2022
Financial Information
Conventional
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: No Fees
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: San Simon School
High School: San Simon School
High School District: San Simon Unified District
Elementary School: San Simon School
Elementary School District: San Simon Unified District
Location Information
Directions: Highway 80 exit Portal Road. Continue to 1187 W Portal Rd, Myrtle Kraft cottages sign and for sale sign, property is on your left.
Utility Information
Sewer: Sewer in & Cnctd
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: —
County: Cochise County
APN: 40223001Q
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Water Source: Private Well
Around this home
Schools
San Simon School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 24.9mi
8/10
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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
9/10 Fire Factor
58% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
10 days above 97° expected this year, 28 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
Portal, AZ • 85632
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 12.2 hours in
June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.