1355 E CHRISTOPHER CREEK Loop, Payson, AZ 85541

$3,750,000
Property Type: Comm/Industry Sale Square Footage: 10,314 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 96,428 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,750,000 List Date: 8/17/2026 Last Modified: 8/17/2026

Description

Introducing Christopher Creek Lodge, a rare opportunity to acquire one of Arizona's most recognizable boutique hospitality destinations. Nestled beneath towering Ponderosa pines at approximately 6,000 feet in elevation and situated along the banks of picturesque Christopher Creek, this established lodging property offers an exceptional combination of lifestyle, investment potential, and long-term value in one of the state's most sought-after mountain communities. Set on approximately 2.85 acres of creekfront property, the lodge features a diverse hospitality offering that includes eight private cabins, six motel-style guest rooms, nine bunk accommodations, and an outdoor BBQ and gathering area, creating multiple revenue streams while appealing to families, outdoor enthusiasts,

Supplements: group retreats, weddings, reunions, and weekend travelers seeking an authentic Rim Country experience. Ideally located just minutes from the Mogollon Rim and approximately 90 minutes from the Phoenix metropolitan area, Christopher Creek Lodge benefits from year-round tourism driven by hiking, fishing, off-road recreation, hunting, wildlife viewing, and seasonal escapes from the Valley's summer heat. Its location within the highly desirable Christopher Creek community provides guests with the tranquility of a mountain retreat while remaining easily accessible from major populated areas. The property's established reputation, diversified lodging inventory, and exceptional natural setting position it as a compelling opportunity for hospitality investors, boutique resort operators, owner-operators, or those seeking to expand an existing lodging portfolio. The combination of creek frontage, mature forest canopy, flexible accommodations, and commercial infrastructure creates significant potential for continued operational growth, enhanced guest experiences, and expanded event programming. Whether envisioned as a legacy family investment, boutique destination resort, corporate retreat venue, or premier outdoor hospitality property, Christopher Creek Lodge represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey hospitality asset in a supply-constrained Northern Arizona market where unique lodging properties seldom become available. Christopher Creek Lodge is more than a lodging property--it's a destination, a business, and a legacy investment offering the rare opportunity to own a piece of Arizona's celebrated Rim Country while capitalizing on the continued growth of experiential travel and outdoor recreation.

More Information MLS# 7067744

Contract Info

Ownership: Fee Simple Current Price: $3,750,000 List Price: $3,750,000 Status: Active List Date: 2026-08-17

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 10 Legal Description (Abbrev): SECTION: 20 TOWNSHIP: 11N RANGE: 13E PCL OF LAND BEING IN SW SW SEC 20 & SE SE SEC 19 T11NR13E; BE G Assessor's Parcel #: 106 Add'l Parcels: No Tax Municipality: Gila - COUNTY Census Tract: 600 Taxes: 18923 Legal: SECTION: 20 TOWNSHIP: 11N RANGE: 13E PCL OF LAND BEING IN SW SW SEC 20 & SE SE SEC 19 T11NR13E; BE G House Number: 1355 Compass: E Street Name: CHRISTOPHER CREEK St Suffix: Loop City/Town Code: Payson State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85541 Zip4: 2218 Country: US County Code: Gila Assessor Number: 303-10-106 Tax Year: 2025

General Property Description

Ttl Apx SqFt Bldg: 10314 # of Buildings: 24 Uncvrd Parking Spcs: 24 Year Built: 1984 Zoning: Commercial

Currently Not Used

Sold Price Per SqFt: 363.58

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Roofing

Composition: 1

Floors

Laminate: 1

Income & Expenses

Owner Association: No Annual Ownr Asoc Fee: 0 Other Income: 0 Vacancy Allowance: 0 Adjusted Gross Inc: 0

Building Type

Commercial: 1

Business Type

Mixed: 1 Restaurant: 1 Recreation: 1 Food Service: 1 Bar/Tavern/Lounge: 1

Pmt & Rate Info

Equity: 3750000 Total Owed: 0

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: No Showing Service Used Phone Call: 1

Lockbox Type

None: 1

Ceiling Height

8.1 Feet to 10 Feet: 1

Heating

Wood: 1 Electric: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1

Interior Features

Finished: 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Loading Facilities

Other (See Remarks): 1

Source of Fincl Data

Owner: 1

Fencing

Wood: 1 Chain Link: 1 Partial: 1

Water Source

Domestic Well: 1

Sewer

Sewer-In & Connected: 1

Parking Features

Parking Lot: 1

Electric

APS: 1

Gas

City Gas: 1

New Financing

Other (See Remarks): 1

Existing 1st Loan

Private: 1

Reports/Disclosures

Other (See Remarks): 1

Environmental

None: 1

Remarks Misc

Directions: East on State Route 260, left on Christopher Creek Loop, Property on Right. Geo Lat: 34.318842 Geo Lon: -111.012934

Legal Info

Lot Number: 106

Property Features

Building Type: Commercial Business Type: Mixed; Restaurant; Recreation; Food Service; Bar/Tavern/Lounge Construction: Wood Frame Roofing: Composition Floors: Laminate Ceiling Height: 8.1 Feet to 10 Feet Heating: Wood Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s) Loading Facilities: Other (See Remarks) Interior Features: Finished; Smoke Detector(s) Fencing: Wood; Chain Link; Partial Parking Features: Parking Lot Electric: APS Gas: City Gas Water Source: Domestic Well Sewer: Sewer-In & Connected New Financing: Other (See Remarks) Showing Notification Methods: Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Source of Fincl Data: Owner Existing 1st Loan: Private Environmental: None

Documents

Listing Office: BHHS Advantage Realty - Payson
Last Updated: August - 17 - 2026
1355 E CHRISTOPHER CREEK Loop, Payson, AZ 85541- MLS# 7067744
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