$3,750,000
Payson, AZ 85541
MLS# 7067744
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Property Description
Introducing Christopher Creek Lodge, a rare opportunity to acquire one of Arizona's most recognizable boutique hospitality destinations. Nestled beneath towering Ponderosa pines at approximately 6,000 feet in elevation and situated along the banks of picturesque Christopher Creek, this established lodging property offers an exceptional combination of lifestyle, investment potential, and long-term value in one of the state's most sought-after mountain communities. Set on approximately 2.85 acres of creekfront property, the lodge features a diverse hospitality offering that includes eight private cabins, six motel-style guest rooms, nine bunk accommodations, and an outdoor BBQ and gathering area, creating multiple revenue streams while appealing to families, outdoor enthusiasts,
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Contract Info
Ownership: Fee Simple
Current Price: $3,750,000
List Price: $3,750,000
Status: Active
List Date: 2026-08-17
Location, Tax & Legal
Assessor's Map #: 10
Legal Description (Abbrev): SECTION: 20 TOWNSHIP: 11N RANGE: 13E PCL OF LAND BEING IN SW SW SEC 20 & SE SE SEC 19 T11NR13E; BE G
Assessor's Parcel #: 106
Add'l Parcels: No
Tax Municipality: Gila - COUNTY
Census Tract: 600
Taxes: 18923
Legal: SECTION: 20 TOWNSHIP: 11N RANGE: 13E PCL OF LAND BEING IN SW SW SEC 20 & SE SE SEC 19 T11NR13E; BE G
House Number: 1355
Compass: E
Street Name: CHRISTOPHER CREEK
St Suffix: Loop
City/Town Code: Payson
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85541
Zip4: 2218
Country: US
County Code: Gila
Assessor Number: 303-10-106
Tax Year: 2025
General Property Description
Ttl Apx SqFt Bldg: 10314
# of Buildings: 24
Uncvrd Parking Spcs: 24
Year Built: 1984
Zoning: Commercial
Currently Not Used
Sold Price Per SqFt: 363.58
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Floors
Laminate: 1
Income & Expenses
Owner Association: No
Annual Ownr Asoc Fee: 0
Other Income: 0
Vacancy Allowance: 0
Adjusted Gross Inc: 0
Building Type
Commercial: 1
Business Type
Mixed: 1
Restaurant: 1
Recreation: 1
Food Service: 1
Bar/Tavern/Lounge: 1
Pmt & Rate Info
Equity: 3750000
Total Owed: 0
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: No Showing Service Used
Phone Call: 1
Lockbox Type
None: 1
Ceiling Height
8.1 Feet to 10 Feet: 1
Heating
Wood: 1
Electric: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Interior Features
Finished: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Loading Facilities
Other (See Remarks): 1
Source of Fincl Data
Owner: 1
Fencing
Wood: 1
Chain Link: 1
Partial: 1
Water Source
Domestic Well: 1
Sewer
Sewer-In & Connected: 1
Parking Features
Parking Lot: 1
Electric
APS: 1
Gas
City Gas: 1
New Financing
Other (See Remarks): 1
Existing 1st Loan
Private: 1
Reports/Disclosures
Other (See Remarks): 1
Environmental
None: 1
Remarks Misc
Directions: East on State Route 260, left on Christopher Creek Loop, Property on Right.
Geo Lat: 34.318842
Geo Lon: -111.012934
Legal Info
Lot Number: 106
Property Features
Building Type: Commercial
Business Type: Mixed; Restaurant; Recreation; Food Service; Bar/Tavern/Lounge
Construction: Wood Frame
Roofing: Composition
Floors: Laminate
Ceiling Height: 8.1 Feet to 10 Feet
Heating: Wood
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Loading Facilities: Other (See Remarks)
Interior Features: Finished; Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Wood; Chain Link; Partial
Parking Features: Parking Lot
Electric: APS
Gas: City Gas
Water Source: Domestic Well
Sewer: Sewer-In & Connected
New Financing: Other (See Remarks)
Showing Notification Methods: Phone Call
Lockbox Type: None
Source of Fincl Data: Owner
Existing 1st Loan: Private
Environmental: None
Supplements
group retreats, weddings, reunions, and weekend travelers seeking an authentic Rim Country experience. Ideally located just minutes from the Mogollon Rim and approximately 90 minutes from the Phoenix metropolitan area, Christopher Creek Lodge benefits from year-round tourism driven by hiking, fishing, off-road recreation, hunting, wildlife viewing, and seasonal escapes from the Valley's summer heat. Its location within the highly desirable Christopher Creek community provides guests with the tranquility of a mountain retreat while remaining easily accessible from major populated areas. The property's established reputation, diversified lodging inventory, and exceptional natural setting position it as a compelling opportunity for hospitality investors, boutique resort operators, owner-operators, or those seeking to expand an existing lodging portfolio. The combination of creek frontage, mature forest canopy, flexible accommodations, and commercial infrastructure creates significant potential for continued operational growth, enhanced guest experiences, and expanded event programming. Whether envisioned as a legacy family investment, boutique destination resort, corporate retreat venue, or premier outdoor hospitality property, Christopher Creek Lodge represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey hospitality asset in a supply-constrained Northern Arizona market where unique lodging properties seldom become available. Christopher Creek Lodge is more than a lodging property--it's a destination, a business, and a legacy investment offering the rare opportunity to own a piece of Arizona's celebrated Rim Country while capitalizing on the continued growth of experiential travel and outdoor recreation.
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Listing Office: BHHS Advantage Realty - Payson
Last Updated: August - 17 - 2026
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