354 W Wayne Drive, Payson, AZ 85541

$459,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,215 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 20,038 Status: UCB (Under Contract-Backups)
Current Price: $459,000 Last Modified: 3/11/2026

Description

This rare and beautiful retreat is located directly next to a private entrance to the Tonto National Forest where 2.8 million acres awaits your new adventures. Even more extraordinary is the 2 minute walk to a peaceful and secluded bank of the East Verde River. One hour from Fountain Hills, this quiet and updated home is a gateway to endless outdoor activities: hiking, biking, swimming, off-roading, hunting, fishing and more; tailored for adventure and relaxation alike while escaping the Valley summer heat. Constructed of solid brick and maintained with meticulous care, this residence exudes pride of ownership. The 2025 kitchen remodel features stainless steel appliances, hickory cabinets, granite counters, casual eating bar and nook that opens into a living room with 20' ceilings.

Supplements: The master bedroom is conveniently located downstairs across the hall from a fully remodeled bath and claw foot tub/shower. Interior additional features include a walk-in pantry, stacking washer and dryer, coffee/wine bar, new interior paint and mini split. The open staircase takes you to the spacious second bedroom/loft area with remodeled 3/4 bath, walk-in closet and seating/office area. The upstairs offers access to the breathtaking forest and red rock views from the expansive wrap around deck. An unforgettable quiet place to enjoy your morning coffee or relax with a glass of wine while watching the beautiful Arizona sunsets. Exterior additional features include: 2 car garage, equipped with work benches and shelving, large carport, new roof, fenced back yard/bbq area, natural low maintenance landscape and room for an RV. This mountain retreat is spectacular year around with lots of Arizona sunshine and mild temperatures. Located in a sought after community, it has served both as a thriving vacation rental and comfortable home for its owners. In addition to the rare opportunity becoming available, the owner is open to selling the entire contents for an immediate short term vacation rental or move in ready to enjoy this summer. Fireplace has been remodeled with Faux Brick interior that is not fire resistant and the propane insert has been removed. Small electric insert comes with the home. New buyer can modify the opening and go in any direction for example Pellet stove, wood insert, open log burning fireplace, Propane insert etc.

More Information MLS# 6996420

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $459,000 Status: UCB (Under Contract-Backups) Current Price: $459,000 List Date: 2026-02-22

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 32 Assessor's Parcel #: 54 Assessor Parcel Ltr: C Tax Municipality: Gila - COUNTY Taxes: 2488.18 House Number: 354 Compass: W Street Name: Wayne St Suffix: Drive City/Town Code: Payson State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85541 County Code: Gila Assessor Number: 302-32-054-C Subdivision: East Verde Park 2 Tax Year: 2025

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 2 Full Bathrooms: 2 Half Bathrooms: 0 Approx SQFT: 1215 Price/SqFt: 377.78 Approx Lot SqFt: 20038 Approx Lot Acres: 0.46 Horses: N Builder Name: UNK Elementary School District: Payson Unified District High School District: Payson Unified District Elementary School: Payson Elementary School Jr. High School: Rim Country Middle School High School: Payson High School Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: No Fireplace YN: No Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 2 # Bedrooms: 2 Total Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 1986

Legal Info

Range: 10E Section: 19 Township: 11N Lot Number: 175

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1 Brick: 1

Const - Finish

Other (See Remarks): 1

Roofing

Composition: 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

See Private Remarks: 1

Master Bathroom

3/4 Bath Master Bdrm: 1 Separate Shwr & Tub: 1

Dining Area

Dining in LR/GR: 1

Heating

Mini Split: 1

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: 1 Electric Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Walk-in Pantry: 1 Granite Counters: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Mini Split: 1

Laundry

Washer Included: 1 Dryer Included: 1 Stacked Washer/Dryer: 1 Inside: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Fencing

Wrought Iron: 1 Partial: 1

Water Source

Pvt Water Company: 1

Spa

None: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 0 Total Covered Spaces: 3 Garage Spaces: 2 Carport Spaces: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 VA: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1

Utilities

APS: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Landscaping

Dirt Front: 1 Natural Desert Front: 1 Natural Desert Back: 1

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn: 623-556-4308

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

None: 1

Remarks Misc

Directions: Approx 3 miles north of Payson, Turn left into East Verde Estates, right onto Detroit Dr., left onto Nellie Dr., right onto Eleanor Dr., slight left towards W Mary Patricia Dr., turn right onto W Mary Patricia Dr., turn right onto W Wayne Dr., property is on the right. Geo Lat: 34.289914 Geo Lon: -111.369607

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub Spa: None Dining Area: Dining in LR/GR Kitchen Features: Electric Range; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Stacked Washer/Dryer; Inside Construction: Wood Frame; Brick Const - Finish: Other (See Remarks) Roofing: Composition Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Mini Split Heating: Mini Split Utilities: APS Water Source: Pvt Water Company Sewer: Septic Tank Fencing: Wrought Iron; Partial Landscaping: Dirt Front; Natural Desert Front; Natural Desert Back Lockbox Type: See Private Remarks Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
Listing Office: HomeSmart Pros
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Last Updated: March - 11 - 2026
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