Payson Arizona Rural Real Estate is Surrounded by Ponderosa Forests

Most Payson rural homes for sale border the impressive Tonto National Forest. This bucolic wonderland is filled with seasonal and year-round creeks, providing some real estate owners with waterfront views and opportunities to catch fish in their own back yard. Sights of wildlife wandering through the lush vegetation in this wilderness area are a common occurrence. The city is approximately 90 miles north of Phoenix, so residents even have access to major shopping, sporting and performance destinations in the Valley of the Sun. If this sort of balanced lifestyle sounds appealing to you, search through our up-to-date MLS listings for rural properties in Payson. The 64 current listings were built between 1955 and 2007 and are priced from a minimum of $99,500 to a maximum of $2,675,000.

Payson Rural Homes for Sale Provide a Rustic Retreat

Several smaller developments in the area surrounding Payson have rural homes for sale on the Multiple Listing Service. In a lush valley south of town, nestled between tall mountain ranges and complemented by a seasonal creek, is the community of Gisela. Here, buyers may choose from log cabin-style properties both large and small. Most lots are large enough for equestrians to board their horses. However, if a property does not present enough acreage for your horse, ask your agent about the possibility of combining a few adjoining lots into one real estate purchase. Between the cities of Pine and Payson, countryside homes range from affordable to luxurious in the Houston Mesa neighborhood. Some gated rural properties are even available in the nearby Flowing Springs subdivision. Large trees provide shade for these homes and may even be ideal for a new tire swing or hammock.

The Great Outdoors Encircles Payson Arizona Rural Real Estate

East of Payson, rural home buyers enjoy relaxing in the tranquil environment of Christopher Creek. This community offers opportunities to fish in one of nine area lakes, hike or horseback ride along more than 40 miles of trails nearby, or just sit and unwind from the stresses of life. The area is also ideal for hunting. Local homeowners who hunt rarely come back empty-handed as there is an abundance of elk, deer, turkey and bears living in the National Forest. For more homes for sale close to the Tonto National Forest, browse our MLS listings for homes in the Whispering Pines subdivision, located about 13 miles north of town. Here, lots are large enough for a private pool or tennis court. Also you will be living in close proximity to restaurants and shopping venues in the neighboring city of Pine, AZ.

Enjoy Easy Access to the Wilderness of Rim Country

While there may not be many urban amenities near Payson, Arizona rural real estate, regional attractions such as hiking trails, ski areas, rivers and camping sites are very close. Within minutes of the Flowing Springs subdivision is the East Verde River where you can canoe or raft when waters are high. Just a few miles from Whispering Pines is a winter recreation area where activities like sledding and skiing may be enjoyed. Near rural homes in Christopher Creek you can find several campsites near creek waters including the Christopher Creek Campground and Tonto Creek Campground.