490 N Zane Grey Drive, Payson, AZ 85541

$1,365,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 6,222 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 171,626 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,365,000 Last Modified: 1/28/2026

Overview

Description

ONE-OF-A-KIND!! THE VIEWS, THE LOCATION, THE SPECTACULAR LODGE-STYLE HOME AND PROPERTY – located where Zane Grey, famed Western novelist, called home in Rim Country! There is an opportunity to buy this 5392 +/- sqft, 6 Bedroom/5 Bath log home, including 800 +/- sqft Guest House, ''Turn-Key'' furnished with décor, including extensive Zane Grey memorabilia, book collections and original photos that were all previously in the Zane Grey Museum. The sprawling estate is located on just under 4 acres just beneath the Mogollon Rim, yet only 15 minutes from Payson. As you ascend to the property the Ponderosa Pines trees thicken and the beauty of nature overtakes you! The gated entry into the exclusive Zane Grey Ranch provides for the dramatic backdrop of the Mogollon Rim as you enter the property.

Supplements: The home has an impressive weather copper-look door which opens to an open floor plan with a grand Great Room with a metal floor to ceiling fireplace, massive log and tongue & groove ceiling and walls of windows that brings inside the picturesque views and outdoors. The kitchen is the perfect spot for everyone to gather with an island, large breakf ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 5811226

Location, Tax & Legal

Map Code/Grid: C71
House Number: 490
Compass: N
Street Name: Zane Grey
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Payson
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85541
Country: US
County Code: Gila
Assessor Number: 303-31-004
Subdivision: Zane Grey Ranch
Tax Year: 2018

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple

General Property Description

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 2
# of Interior Levels: Yes
# Bedrooms: 5
Total Bathrooms: 4
Approx SQFT: 6222
Price/SqFt: 219.38
Guest House SqFt: 800
Horses: Y
Builder Name: unk
Year Built: 1997
Approx Lot SqFt: 171626
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Planned Comm Name: Zane Grey Ranch
Marketing Name: Zane Grey Ranch
Elementary School: Out of Maricopa Cnty
Jr. High School: Out of Maricopa Cnty
High School: Out of Maricopa Cnty

Remarks Misc

Directions: From Payson HWY 260 EAST, L on Forest Road 289 (Fish Hatchery Road), stay on paved road 3.5 miles then L on 289c (dirt road) for .3 miles, veer right on 289d to electric gate,to 490-500 Zane Grey.

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2019-01-07
Under Contract Date: 2019-01-07
Close of Escrow Date: 2019-01-31

Legal Info

Township: 11N
Range: 12E
Section: 05
Lot Number: 4

More Information

Basement

Basement Y/N: Y

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 4
Total Covered Spaces: 4

Miscellaneous

Home Warranty: Yes

Sold Info

Loan Type: Cash
Payment Type: Other
Closing Cost Split: Normal - N
Buyer Concession to Seller: 36950
Buyer Concession $/%: $
Seller Concession $/%: $

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm; Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; 2 Master Baths; Tub with Jets Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: 2 Master Bedrooms; Other Bedroom Downstairs; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Fireplace Living Rm Flooring: Carpet; Wood; Other Window Features: Dual Pane Spa: None Community Features: Gated Dining Area: Formal; Breakfast Bar Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Basement Description: Walk-Out Access; Finished Other Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Separate Workshop Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s) Technology: Cable TV Avail Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Separate Guest House; Storage Parking Features: Direct Access; Extended Length Garage; RV Access/Parking; Separate Strge Area; Tandem Garage Construction: Wood Frame; Other Const - Finish: Other (See Remarks) Roofing: Metal Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Other; See Remarks Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Propane Hot Wtr Htr Utilities: APS Water Source: Well - Shared Sewer: Septic-In & Connected Services: Other (See Remarks) Fencing: Other; See Remarks Property Description: Borders Preserve/Public Land; Nat Reg Historic Hms; Street(s) Not Paved Landscaping: Natural Desert Front; Natural Desert Back; None Possession: By Agreement Association Fee Incl: Other (See Remarks) Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail

Documents

Plat Map Lot 4 ›

Listing Office: Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Office Phone: 928-474-4532

Office Email: jimd@kw.com

Last Updated: January - 28 - 2026