Escape to the cool mountain air of Forest Lakes! Set on approximately 1 acre of horse property at an elevation of approximately 7,600 feet, this turnkey, move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 1-bath cabin offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beauty and recreation of Arizona's high country. Surrounded by the majestic Ponderosa Pine forests of the Mogollon Rim and the Sitgreaves National Forest, this property puts you right in the heart of nature. Imagine summer days that can be 25-55 degrees cooler than Maricopa County, crisp mountain mornings, towering pines, abundant wildlife, and easy access to some of the area's most beautiful recreational destinations. Numerous Rim Lakes, including Woods Canyon Lake and Willow Springs Lake, are just minutes away, offering fishing, boating, hiking, camping, and endless opportunities to explore the great outdoors. Inside, the cabin is turnkey and ready to enjoy, whether you're looking for a full-time mountain home, weekend getaway, or a place to escape the heat and reconnect with nature. The approximately 1-acre parcel provides room to spread out and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, while the oversized 2-car garage offers plenty of space for vehicles, recreational equipment, toys, and storage. A separate storage shed provides even more room for your mountain lifestyle needs. Opportunities to own acreage in this spectacular high-country setting are increasingly hard to find. If you've been dreaming of a mountain retreat surrounded by some of the largest and most beautiful Ponderosa Pine forests in the world, this Forest Lakes cabin deserves a look!
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$469Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tiffany McDaniel• ARIZONA RESOURCE REALTY
Listed by Tamra Lee Ulmer• ARIZONA RESOURCE REALTY
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About Forest Lakes
Estates
Forest Lakes Estates, located between AZ-260 and the Mogollon Rim, is a wooded and cabin-style Forest Lakes neighborhood with tall ponderosa pines and dark-sky nights. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Forest Lakes Store on AZ-260, where a small-market rhythm, fuel pumps, and porch-side conversations set the tone. Architecture leans to log cabins and mountain homes with deep decks, metal roofs, and woodsy setbacks. Dirt lanes and quiet loops thread through forest clearings, with trailheads and seasonal creeks shaping daily routes. A short drive links to lakes, campgrounds, and Rim viewpoints that define weekends and weather. The pace stays low-key, with outdoor gear and firewood as common cargo.
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Market insights
1640 Sheep Springs Rd · $525,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 40 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.9%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$525,000
Median sale price in this area is $792,894. (51% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Breakfast bar
Living room fireplace
Bathrooms
One three-quarter bathroom
Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Laminate
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Propane heating
Exterior features
Built-in barbecue / outdoor grill
Workshop
Storage
Corner lot with many trees
Dirt road access
Has a view
Horses allowed
Home design
Single family residence (site built)
Two levels
Parking
Detached garage
2 garage spaces
RV access/parking with gated RV area
Construction
Wood siding and frame construction
Utilities
Electricity available
Septic tank
Electricity and solar
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This zone is intended to accommodate low-density residential Uses with minimum Lot Sizes of 1 acre as well as light agricultural activities that are related to rural Family living and pursuits.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Housing-Mobile home park
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
20% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 85° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Forest Lakes, AZ • 85931
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1640 Sheep Springs Rd
$524,388
$612 under list price of $525K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $375K to $1.2M.