266 W Uphill Drive, Christopher Creek, AZ 85541

$795,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,139 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 18,295 Status: Active
Current Price: $795,000 Last Modified: 11/23/2025

Description

Turn-key mountain retreat with stunning views and proven Airbnb success! Perched above the lush forest canopy in Christopher Creek, 266 W Uphill Drive is a spectacular architectural showpiece offering unmatched Rim Country views and serenity. This popular short-term rental has captivated guests with its elevated design, vaulted ship-lap ceilings, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Built in 2018 and nestled on nearly ½ acre, the 2-bed, 2-bath home features Viking appliances, granite countertops, central air and vac, multiple view decks and custom metal railings throughout its 2,139 sq ft. The layout is ideal for hosting: The finished walk-out basement can be locked off from the upper level - allowing privacy for owners while guests enjoy the upstairs. The multiple Trex-style composite decks

Supplements: invite stargazing, morning coffee, or quiet reflection amid the pines. With EV hookup, ample parking, and no HOA, this retreat blends luxury and practicality. Located minutes from mountain streams, hiking trails, and six Rim Lakes, it's a nature lover's dream. All furnishings are available by separate agreement, except for some personal items, ready to continue its Airbnb success or become your personal sanctuary. Whether you're seeking a high-performing investment or a peaceful escape, this Payson gem delivers. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own one of Christopher Creek's most admired homes. Schedule your showing today!

More Information MLS# 6765041

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $795,000 Status: Active Current Price: $795,000 List Date: 2024-10-01

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 10 Assessor's Parcel #: 41 Assessor Parcel Ltr: B Tax Municipality: Gila - COUNTY Taxes: 2546.74 House Number: 266 Compass: W Street Name: Uphill St Suffix: Drive City/Town Code: Christopher Creek State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85541 County Code: Gila Assessor Number: 303-10-041-B Subdivision: Christopher Creek .. Tax Year: 2023

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 3 Full Bathrooms: 2 Half Bathrooms: 0 Approx SQFT: 2139 Price/SqFt: 371.67 Approx Lot SqFt: 18295 Approx Lot Acres: 0.42 Flood Zone: No Horses: N Builder Name: Unknown Elementary School District: Payson Unified District High School District: Payson Unified District Elementary School: Out of Maricopa Cnty Jr. High School: Out of Maricopa Cnty High School: Out of Maricopa Cnty Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: No Fireplace YN: Yes Fireplaces Total: 0 Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 2 # Bedrooms: 2 Total Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 2018

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Const - Finish

Wood Siding: 1 Siding: 1

Roofing

Metal: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N Land Lease Fee Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: No Showing Service Used

Lockbox Type

None: 1

Architecture

Other: 1

Master Bathroom

3/4 Bath Master Bdrm: 1

Fireplace Features

Other: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Vinyl: 1

Window Features

Dual Pane: 1 Low-Emissivity Windows: 1

Dining Area

Eat-in Kitchen: 1

Heating

Electric: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: 1 Gas Oven: 1 Gas Range: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Pantry: 1 Refrigerator: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Laundry

Washer Included: 1 Dryer Included: 1 Inside: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: Y

Other Rooms

Loft: 1

Basement Description

Walk-Out Access: 1 Finished: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Fencing

None: 1

Water Source

Pvt Water Company: 1

Spa

None: 1

Sewer

Septic-In & Connected: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 0 Total Covered Spaces: 0

New Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Utilities

APS: 1 Propane: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Property Description

Hillside Lot: 1

Landscaping

None: 1

Services

County Services: 1

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

None: 1

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Hwy 260 and Christopher Creek Loop Directions: Hwy 260 for 22 miles east of Payson to Christopher Creek Loop exit. Proceed to Christopher Drive, turn right to Ashby Apple Drive. Turn right, left on Ford. Ford turns into Uphill Drive. Geo Lat: 34.313013 Geo Lon: -111.019218

Legal Info

Lot Number: 39.40.41

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Other View: Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm Fireplace Features: Other Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl Window Features: Dual Pane; Low-Emissivity Windows Spa: None Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Pantry; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Basement Description: Walk-Out Access; Finished Other Rooms: Loft Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Wood Siding; Siding Roofing: Metal Cooling: Central Air Heating: Electric Utilities: APS; Propane Water Source: Pvt Water Company Sewer: Septic-In & Connected Services: County Services Fencing: None Property Description: Hillside Lot Landscaping: None Lockbox Type: None Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
Listing Office: Realty Executives Arizona Territory
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Last Updated: November - 23 - 2025
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