Creekfront Log Cabin Retreat in Bear Flat - A rare opportunity to own a creekside log cabin in the highly sought-after Bear Flat community, surrounded by towering Ponderosa Pines. This rustic yet inviting log home offers dual decks overlooking the year-round flowing waters of Tonto Creek—perfect for those seeking peace, privacy, and natural beauty. Set in a gated community and backing to US Forest Service land, this property provides direct access to serene creekside swimming holes, quality fishing spots, and scenic hiking trails right out your back door. Inside, the cabin features classic charm with modern comfort: a spacious kitchen with a breakfast bar, cozy wood-burning stoves on both levels, a game room, a versatile loft, two guest bedrooms, and a laundry room. Enjoy the soothing sounds of the creek from your private decks on both floors. A private well ensures self-sufficiency and convenience. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a year-round haven, this one-of-a-kind Bear Flat retreat offers the perfect blend of seclusion, comfort, and outdoor adventure.
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$649,900
5304 N Bear Flat Rd, Payson, AZ 85541
3beds
2,432sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
0.31 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$267/sqft
$17/mo HOA
What's special
Creekside log cabinGated communityVersatile loftQuality fishing spotsGame roomLaundry roomTwo guest bedrooms
- 18 days |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Don 'Junior' Queen 928-592-3771,
Real Broker
Source: CAAR,MLS#: 92161
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer/Entry
Heating
- Electric, Baseboard
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Great Room, Two or More
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,432
- Total interior livable area: 2,432 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Parking Pad
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Covered
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Fencing: Partial,Wood,Split Rail
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Many Trees, Tall Pines on Lot, Borders USNF, Remote
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 30306064
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Cabin,A-Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Log, Log Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1983
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Bear Flat
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Gated
- HOA fee: $200 annually
Location
- Region: Payson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $267/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $665,954
- Annual tax amount: $2,849
- Date on market: 3/27/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,916/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,900$267/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Listing removed | $649,900$267/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,900$267/sqft |
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| 9/22/2025 | Pending sale | $649,900$267/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $649,900-17.7%$267/sqft |
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| 6/6/2025 | Price change | $789,900-3.1%$325/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $815,000+37%$335/sqft |
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| 11/13/2020 | Sold | $595,000$245/sqft |
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| 9/3/2020 | Pending sale | $595,000$245/sqft |
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| 7/31/2020 | Listed for sale | $595,000$245/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,849 +6% | $66,596 +35% |
| 2024 | $2,688 -0.8% | $49,324 |
| 2023 | $2,709 -2.2% | -- |
| 2022 | $2,768 -11.5% | -- |
| 2021 | $3,130 +8.7% | -- |
| 2019 | $2,880 +4.5% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,756 +2.3% | -- |
| 2017 | $2,695 | -- |
| 2016 | $2,695 -0.2% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,700 | -- |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $19,202 -10.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $21,538 -14% |
| 2011 | -- | $25,056 |
| 2010 | -- | $25,056 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | $1,419 | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $1,415 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$3,527/mo
Principal & interest
$3218
Property taxes
$292
HOA Fees
$17
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Neighborhood: 85541
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- NAPayson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 14.4 mi
- 5/10Rim Country Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 15.5 mi
- 4/10Payson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 15.6 mi
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