500 MULE SPRINGS Trail, Forest Lakes, AZ 85931

$2,600,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,000 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 50,915 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,600,000 Last Modified: 11/21/2025

Description

Nestled within the serene embrace of the Sitgreaves National Forest in Forest Lakes, Arizona, discover a truly exceptional custom single-level cabin home currently under construction, offering an unparalleled blend of rustic elegance and modern luxury. This is more than a home; it's a private sanctuary where the majestic towering Ponderosa Pine trees are your neighbors and the whisper of the wind through the pines is your soundtrack. Exquisite Craftsmanship and Unrivaled Quality From the moment you arrive, the attention to detail is evident. The home's facade boasts over 3700 square feet of stone accents and facade, creating a striking and harmonious connection with its natural surroundings. A grand custom wrought iron and steel entry

Supplements: door welcomes you, complemented by intricate wrought iron porch railings. Beneath your feet, full slab poured concrete stem walls and floors provide a solid foundation, further enhanced by integral insulation in the stem walls for superior energy efficiency. Inside, the commitment to quality continues. Every corner of this 3030+ square foot residence (5,584 sq ft under roof) is designed for comfort and convenience. The home features a robust 400 amp main electrical service with a 200 amp sub-panel, ensuring ample power for all your needs. For peace of mind, the entire house is prewired for home security, surround sound (including speakers), and home automation, offering a seamless integration of modern technology. Culinary Excellence and Luxurious Living The heart of this magnificent cabin is its amazing custom kitchen, a culinary enthusiast's dream come true. It's equipped with top-of-the-line Wolf-SubZero-Cove appliances, including a 48" Sealed Burner Rangetop with 6 burners and an infrared griddle, two sets of built-in double convection ovens, and a Cove Dishwasher. The kitchen is adorned with an abundance of Knotty Alder stained cabinets, a huge island, and stunning granite counters, providing both beauty and functionality. The great room floorplan seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating an open and inviting space for gatherings. Dramatic beamed ceilings with T&G (tongue and groove) detailing in the great room add a touch of rustic grandeur. A large propane fireplace with a stone hearth and wood mantle serves as the focal point, inviting cozy evenings by the fire. All interior doors are impressive 8' knotty alder stained doors, further enhancing the cabin's cohesive aesthetic. Comfort is paramount, with a dual-zone HVAC system featuring heat pumps: a 2-ton unit dedicated to the owner's suite and a 5-ton unit for the rest of the house, ensuring optimal temperature control year-round. A Navien tankless water heater provides endless hot water for the entire dwelling.1 The home is fitted with premium Windsor wood-clad windows on the inside and durable metal on the outside, offering both beauty and efficiency. Indulgent Owner's Suite and Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living The owner's bedroom is a private retreat, featuring a spacious en-suite bathroom with a separate tile shower and a luxurious soaker tub. A huge walk-in closet provides ample storage, and a private exit leads directly to the outdoor living space, allowing for easy access to the beauty of Forest Lakes. One of the most captivating features of this home is its seamless transition to outdoor living. A Western Window automated sliding pocket door effortlessly opens from the great room to nearly 1,000 square feet of covered outdoor patio space. This expansive patio, paved with elegant pavers, is an entertainer's paradise. It features a charming propane fireplace with a stone hearth and wood mantle on one side, perfect for cool evenings under the stars. On the other, an impressive outdoor kitchen awaits, complete with Bull brand appliances, including a 4-burner grill with infrared sear and rotisserie, a refrigerator, and convenient cabinet storage. A Backyard Oasis with Unparalleled Views and Direct Forest Access The meticulously designed backyard is terraced with beautiful stone walls and features lush synthetic turf, offering a low-maintenance and visually stunning landscape. Beyond your property, the views of the bordering Sitgreaves National Forest are simply breathtaking. This is a rare opportunity to own private land directly bordering the USFS, providing direct access to miles of USFS trails. Your back door neighbors are truly nature's finest: elk, deer, and wild horses. The bordering forest offers the ultimate in privacy and is a genuine sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of city life. The home's entire structure, including the stem walls, is insulated with the best closed-cell foam, ensuring unparalleled energy efficiency and soundproofing. Even the covered patio and all eaves of the dwelling feature dramatic beamed ceilings with T&G, extending the home's luxurious details to every outdoor space. A concrete paver driveway leads to the massive 3-plus car garage, providing ample space for vehicles and storage. Your Gateway to Mountain Paradise Forest Lakes, an exclusive "island" community nestled within the Sitgreaves National Forest atop the Mogollon Rim at approximately 7600 feet elevation, offers some of the best summer weather in the world. Residents enjoy average temperatures 30-50 degrees cooler than the Phoenix Valley, just a scenic two-hour drive away. This highly coveted cabin getaway community is set in the middle of the world's largest stand of Ponderosa Pines, providing the gateway to hundreds of miles of forest trails to explore. Some of the best trout fishing in the Western USA is just minutes away at numerous Rim Lakes like Woods Canyon Lake and Willow Springs Lake, along with streams teeming with wild trout. This is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. No expense will be spared in the construction of this exquisite mountain home. As the home is currently under construction, discerning buyers have the unique opportunity to make selections for items such as paint colors, decorator items, and flooring until these elements have been installed, allowing you to personalize your dream cabin. Scheduled Tours only and must be accompanied by a member of the listing team for safety during construction.

More Information MLS# 6889023

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Agency Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $2,600,000 Status: Active Current Price: $2,600,000 List Date: 2025-07-04

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 35 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 42 FOREST LAKES ESTATES 2 Assessor's Parcel #: 30 Tax Municipality: Coconino - COUNTY Taxes: 1531 House Number: 500 Street Name: MULE SPRINGS St Suffix: Trail City/Town Code: Forest Lakes State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85931 Zip4: 0115 County Code: Coconino Assessor Number: 403-35-030 Subdivision: FOREST LAKES ESTATES 2 Tax Year: 2024

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 1 Approx SQFT: 3000 Price/SqFt: 866.67 Approx Lot SqFt: 50915 Approx Lot Acres: 1.169 Horses: Y Builder Name: Marc Ballard Elementary School District: Other High School District: Other Elementary School: Other Jr. High School: Other High School: Other Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: No Fireplace YN: Yes Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 1 # Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 3 Year Built: 2025

Legal Info

Range: 15E Section: 19 Township: 11N Lot Number: 42

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Const - Finish

Wood Siding: 1 Stone: 1

Construction Status

Under Construction: 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: Aligned Showings

Lockbox Type

Supra: 1

Architecture

Contemporary: 1

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1

Master Bedroom

Downstairs: 1

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Downstairs: 1

Add'l Property Use

Other: 1

Fireplace Features

Exterior Fireplace: 1

Flooring

Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Dining Area

Eat-in Kitchen: 1

Heating

Other: 1

Kitchen Features

Gas Oven: 1 Gas Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Granite Counters: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Other: 1

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1

Laundry

Washer Hookup: 1 Inside: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Great Room: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Fencing

Block: 1

Water Source

Pvt Water Company: 1

Exterior Features

Covered Patio(s): 1

Spa

None: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1 Septic-In & Connected: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 0 Total Covered Spaces: 3 Garage Spaces: 3

New Financing

Cash: 1 VA: 1 Conventional: 1 1031 Exchange: 1

Utilities

APS: 1 Other (See Remarks): 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Landscaping

Synthetic Grass Back: 1

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn: 480-756-0000

Disclosures

None: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

None: 1

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: AZ State Route 260 & Mule Springs Trail Directions: South off of AZ State Route 260 on Mule Springs RD. Follow Mule Springs (The road makes a turn stay on Mule Springs) to the sign on the right. Geo Lat: 34.326254 Geo Lon: -110.785342

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: Other Architecture: Contemporary Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm Master Bedroom: Downstairs Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Downstairs Fireplace Features: Exterior Fireplace Flooring: Tile; Wood Spa: None Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Granite Counters Laundry: Washer Hookup; Inside Other Rooms: Great Room Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s) Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s) Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Wood Siding; Stone Construction Status: Under Construction Roofing: Metal Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Other Heating: Other Utilities: APS; Other (See Remarks) Water Source: Pvt Water Company Sewer: Septic Tank; Septic-In & Connected Fencing: Block Landscaping: Synthetic Grass Back Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; VA; Conventional; 1031 Exchange Disclosures: None

Documents

Listing Office: Real Estate Brokers Intl
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Last Updated: November - 21 - 2025
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