NKA Highway 87, Payson, AZ 85541 (MLS# 94252)

Overview

Description

Exceptional opportunity to acquire approximately 320 +/- contiguous acres with commanding Highway 87 frontage in the highly desirable Slate Creek / Mount Ord corridor, just south of Payson in Arizona's Rim Country. Rarely does a property of this scale, visibility, and zoning diversity come to market in this region. The site encompasses multiple zoning designations (C2, C1, and GR), providing outstanding flexibility for a wide range of commercial, mixed-use, recreational, and long-term investment concepts. Recreational property, Cabin sites, Nature Preserve, Hiking/Camping, Ranching, Mining, Forest Exchange, etc. C2 zoning supports highway-oriented commercial uses such as retail, office, medical, hospitality, and food and beverage, while C1 zoning allows neighborhood-scale retail and professional services. GR zoning further enhances flexibility with allowances for low-density residential, agricultural, recreational, and specialty rural uses, creating a uniquely versatile entitlement pro ... (Read more)

Location, Tax & Legal

Street #: NKA
Street Name: Highway 87
State: AZ
Zip Code: 85541
Area: South
Sub Code: Unsubdivided
County: Gila
Zoning: C1 - C2 - GR
Taxes: 9228.4
Tax Year: 2024
Assessor's Book #: 201
Assessor's Map #: 02
Assessor's Parcel #: 001A
APN #: 201-02-001A
HOA: No
Legal Description: Section: 14 Township: 07N Range: 09E Pat Mining Claims Ms Goswick Pat #1048100 Secs 11 12 13 14 15 T7 N R9e (Recorded Bk 10/28) Less 37Ac Deeded To Gila Co Hwy Dept For Hwy And Less Ord #18 & #19 Cont 41.62Ac M/L 318.70Ac Remain Out Of 201-02-001

Contract Information

Property Sub-Type: Acreage (2 or More Acres)
List Type: Exclusive ARS
Foreclosure: No

General Property Description

Acres: 318.7
List Price/Acre: 10338.88
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Manufacture Allwd: Yes
Multi-Family: Yes
Horses: Yes
Waterfront: No
View: Yes

Status Change Info

Sold Price/Acre: 0

Location

Borders USNF: Yes
Borders Undev Land: Yes
Rural: Yes
Remote: Yes
Highway Front: Yes

Remarks & Misc

Directions: From Phoenix, take AZ-87 North (Beeline Highway) toward Payson. Continue approximately 65-70 miles north of Fountain Hills. The property is located along Highway 87 in the Slate Creek / Mount Ord corridor, south of Payson. Use GPS coordinates 33.9577317, -111.3995618 for the primary access point. Mile Post 226-229
Public Remarks: Exceptional opportunity to acquire approximately 320 +/- contiguous acres with commanding Highway 87 frontage in the highly desirable Slate Creek / Mount Ord corridor, just south of Payson in Arizona's Rim Country. Rarely does a property of this scale, visibility, and zoning diversity come to market in this region. The site encompasses multiple zoning designations (C2, C1, and GR), providing outstanding flexibility for a wide range of commercial, mixed-use, recreational, and long-term investment concepts. Recreational property, Cabin sites, Nature Preserve, Hiking/Camping, Ranching, Mining, Forest Exchange, etc. C2 zoning supports highway-oriented commercial uses such as retail, office, medical, hospitality, and food and beverage, while C1 zoning allows neighborhood-scale retail and professional services. GR zoning further enhances flexibility with allowances for low-density residential, agricultural, recreational, and specialty rural uses, creating a uniquely versatile entitlement profile across the property. The land offers dramatic Rim Country scenery, featuring varied topography, natural drainage corridors, existing access paths, and sweeping mountain and canyon views. Combined with substantial frontage and visibility along Highway 87, the property is well-positioned for phased development, creative site planning, or strategic land banking in a growing regional corridor. Located in unincorporated Gila County. Buyer to verify zoning, permitted uses, access, utilities, water availability, and development potential.

More Information

Deed Restrictions

No Restrictions: Yes

Lot/Street Improve.

Gravel Street: Yes

Vegetation

Grasses: Yes
Mixed: Yes
Meadow: Yes

Terrain

Rolling: Yes

Exterior Features

Panoramic View: Yes
View of Mountains: Yes
View of Wooded/Trees: Yes

Possession

At Close of Escrow: Yes
Negotiable/By Agreem: Yes

Owner May Sell/Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Zoning

County: Yes

Road Access

Unimproved: Yes

Property Features

Location: Borders USNF; Borders Undev Land; Rural; Remote; Highway Front Deed Restrictions: No Restrictions Vegetation: Grasses; Mixed; Meadow Terrain: Rolling Exterior Features: Panoramic View; View of Mountains; View of Wooded/Trees Possession: At Close of Escrow; Negotiable/By Agreem Zoning: County Road Access: Unimproved