$400,000
2016 E THUNDER Mountain, Payson, AZ 85541
HIGHLANDS THE RIM · Gila County
What's special
- 2-car garage
- No HOA
Description
Payson sits at 5,000 feet in the heart of Arizona's Rim Country, where the desert gives way to towering Ponderosa pines, cool summer air, and a pace of life that draws people back season after season. It is 1.5 hours from Phoenix and a world apart, and The Sanctuary at the Rim is one of the best addresses in it. Built in 2021, this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is genuine new construction with all the finishes to match: 9-foot ceilings, an open great room, a fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances and island seating, dual vanities in the primary suite, in-unit laundry, and a 2-car attached garage. The rear paver patio opens directly to undisturbed Ponderosa forest with no rear neighbors. Elk and deer are regular visitors, and it is the kind of backdrop that stops people mid-sentence. The home is sold fully furnished and turn-key, actively operating as a short-term rental with a 4.99-star Airbnb rating and a perfect 10/10 on VRBO across hundreds of verified stays. No ramp-up period. No reputation to build. Just a proven property in a market that keeps growing. This offering includes the adjacent 3-bedroom, 2-bath unit at 2018 E. Thunder Mountain, each on its own deed. Together they represent a rare chance to own two side-by-side, forest-backed, newly built homes in one of Payson's most sought-after communities.
Property details
Interior
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Double Vanity
- Eat-in Kitchen
- 9+ Flat Ceilings
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Electric Cooktop
- Electric Oven
- Electric Range
- Washer
- Dryer
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Heating Features: Heat Pump
Other Interior
- Stories: 1
Exterior
Exterior and Lot Features
- Patio and Porch Features: Patio
- Fencing: Partial
Land Info
- Borders Preserve/Public Land
- Gravel/Stone Front
- Lot Size Acres: 0.04
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1,833
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking Features: Attached Garage
Community
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Association Fee Includes: No Fees
Neighborhood
- Subdivision: HIGHLANDS THE RIM
Listing
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,530
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Gila
- Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
- Parcel Number: 304-61-056
- Postal City: Payson
- Listing Date: 5/28/2026
- MLS#: 7034560
Features
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1,264
- Year Built: 2021
- Property Age: 5
- Construction Materials: Wood Frame
- Roof: Composition
- Stories: 1
- Living Area Source: Assessor
Utilities
- Water Source: Public
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Listing updated: May 29, 2026
MLS#: 7034560
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