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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Site Built
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,148 sqft
Price per Sqft $290
Subdivision Whispering Pines
MLS Listing ID 93378
Style Multi-Level,A-Frame
Bedrooms 4
Year Built 1964
Annual Tax Amount $2,436
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.280 Acres
Acres 0.28
Lot Dimensions 125.14 X 130.54 X 107.98 X 96.24
Property Sub-Type Site Built
Source Central Arizona Association of REALTORS®
Property Description
Inside, the home has been completely renovated both cosmetically and mechanically, creating a move-in ready retreat that feels warm, open, and intentional. The dramatic open-concept great room showcases vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, and classic A-frame architecture that floods the space with natural light and character. It is a true gathering space, ideal for relaxing after a day outdoors or hosting.
One of the most exceptional features of this property is the private, fully fenced 1,750 square foot wraparound deck, offering panoramic forest views and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, this expansive deck is perfect for morning coffee, evening sunsets, or creating an outdoor lounge surrounded by nature. A beautiful mature apple tree grows directly through the deck, adding charm, shade, and a truly one-of-a-kind focal point that makes this cabin feel special and irreplaceable.
The home sits just steps from the East Verde River, where fishing, creekside exploration, and peaceful riverside walks are part of daily life. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the close proximity to Water Wheel Falls, one of the area's most popular and scenic hikes, known for its flowing waterfalls, creek crossings, and access to miles of additional trail systems. Washington Park and surrounding forest service land offer endless opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing.
Whispering Pines is beloved for its tranquil setting, tall pines, and cooler mountain climate, typically running 20 to 30 degrees cooler than Phoenix. Elk, deer, and other wildlife are frequent visitors, adding to the sense of being fully immersed in nature. The community is accessed via Houston Mesa Road, a well-maintained paved road that provides easy, reliable access to Payson, dining, shopping, and amenities. The drive from the Phoenix metro area is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, making this an easy escape without feeling remote.
With no HOA and no rental restrictions, this property offers exceptional flexibility. It is equally suited for full-time mountain living, a second-home cabin, or a short-term rental investment. The expansive deck space and wooded surroundings create a private, peaceful setting that invites you to slow down, unplug, and enjoy the fresh mountain air.
Charming, serene, and thoughtfully updated, 443 Neal Spur is the kind of Whispering Pines cabin that rarely comes available, offering location, lifestyle, and versatility in one unforgettable mountain retreat.
Location
State AZ
County Gila
Community Whispering Pines
Area Houston Mesa
Zoning County Res
Direction Depending on Carrier, Cell Service can be limited. Highly recommend downloading a map to your device prior to leaving Payson. Directions: Hwy 87 N to E Houston Mesa Rd to Scott Drive. Scott Drive to Neal Spur. First house on right to sign.
Rooms
Other Rooms Loft
Dining Room Kitchen-Dining Combo
Kitchen Breakfast Bar, Dishwasher, Eat-in, Electric Range, Garbage Disposal, Kitchen Island, Non Laminate, Pantry, Refrigerator
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen-Dining Combo, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, Master Main Floor, Kitchen Island
Heating Electric, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air, Split System
Flooring Wood, Concrete, Vinyl
Laundry Utility Room, Dryer, Washer
Exterior
Parking Features No Garage
Fence None
View Y/N Yes
View Mountain(s), Rural
Roof Type Asphalt
Porch Porch
Building
Lot Description Many Trees, Tall Pines on Lot
Architectural Style Multi-Level, A-Frame
Others
Tax ID 302-16-109
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Horse Property No
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
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