Backs to National Forest
Desert Compound
Featured in Urban Home Magazine, this industrial retreat borders the National Forest with stunning valley and city light views. There were engineered plans for expansion.
MAIN STUDIO: Modern studio w/ soaring ceilings, gas fireplace, & open kitchen. Features floor-to-ceiling glass w/ motorized steel security shutters. Spa bath w/ Jacuzzi, steam shower, & skylight. Roof is a full walk-on observation deck for stargazing.
GUEST HOUSE: Unique colored tower w/ kitchen, bath, living, & upstairs bed. Mini-split AC.
GARAGE & MORE: 35'x17' separate garage w/ electric, water, & septic access. Private dipping pool, north-side patio, & laundry shed.
Unmatched privacy and high-design efficiency High on the forestry fence line. Backs right up to the
Tonto National Forest with fantastic views of the Goldfield Mountains and the Superstition Mountains.
Fantastic views of valley wide and unbelievable valley night lights.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (5/1)
$680,000
5561 N GOLD Drive, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
2beds
800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
1.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$850/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private dipping poolGas fireplaceOpen kitchenNorth-side patioBacks to national forestMini-split acLaundry shed
- 130 days |
- 754 |
- 30 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kerry O'Connor 602-402-5002,
DeLex Realty,
David Mandly 602-692-3532,
DeLex Realty
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6968602

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Ceiling
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Full Bth Master Bdrm
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Double Sided, Living Room, Gas
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 800
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, RV Access/Parking, Garage Door Opener, Circular Driveway, Over Height Garage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Private Street(s), RV Hookup
- Spa features: None, Bath
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Desert, Panoramic, Trees/Woods, City Lights, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 1.25 Acres
- Features: North/South Exposure, Hillside Lot, Borders Preserve/Public Land, Natural Desert Back, Gravel/Stone Front, Natural Desert Front
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Guest House
- Parcel number: 10008009C
- Special conditions: Owner/Agent
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Territorial/Santa Fe
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: See Remarks
Condition
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Phone Connected, Phone Available, Propane
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: No Fees
Location
- Region: Apache Junction
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $850/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $319,020
- Annual tax amount: $974
- Date on market: 1/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 130 days
- Listing terms: Owner May Carry,Cash,Conventional,Also for Rent,FHA,USDA Loan,Lease Option,Lease Purchase,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Gravel, Unimproved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2026 | Listing removed | $2,500$3/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,500-10.7%$3/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Listing removed | $2,800$4/sqft |
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| 5/25/2026 | Price change | $2,800+12%$4/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Price change | $2,500-9.1%$3/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $2,750-8.3%$3/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $680,000-2.9%$850/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,000$4/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $700,000$875/sqft |
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| 3/19/2026 | Listing removed | $3,000$4/sqft |
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| 3/15/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,000$4/sqft |
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| 3/15/2026 | Listing removed | $3,000$4/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,000$4/sqft |
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| 3/10/2026 | Price change | $700,000-2.8%$875/sqft |
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| 2/25/2026 | Price change | $720,000-1.4%$900/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $730,000+93.4%$913/sqft |
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| 3/7/2021 | Sold | $377,500-5.6%$472/sqft |
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| 2/12/2021 | Pending sale | $399,900$500/sqft |
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| 2/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $399,900+55%$500/sqft |
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| 6/30/2017 | Sold | $258,000-2.6%$323/sqft |
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| 5/12/2017 | Price change | $265,000-3.6%$331/sqft |
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| 4/19/2017 | Listed for sale | $275,000$344/sqft |
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| 4/19/2017 | Pending sale | $275,000$344/sqft |
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| 4/7/2017 | Listed for sale | $275,000+10.4%$344/sqft |
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| 4/10/2015 | Listing removed | $249,000+634.5%$311/sqft |
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| 6/15/1995 | Sold | $33,900$42/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $974 +2.4% | $31,901 +11.4% |
| 2025 | $951 +1.6% | $28,634 +0.5% |
| 2024 | $937 +4.3% | $28,494 +16.5% |
| 2023 | $898 -1.8% | $24,454 +12.1% |
| 2022 | $915 +15.6% | $21,807 +12.1% |
| 2021 | $791 +4.5% | $19,458 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $757 +2.3% | $18,751 +74.1% |
| 2019 | $741 +2.6% | $10,770 +7.1% |
| 2018 | $722 +3.1% | $10,053 +2.7% |
| 2017 | $700 +3.8% | $9,792 |
| 2016 | $674 -0.8% | -- |
| 2014 | $680 | $4,530 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | $4,979 -45.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $9,103 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 85120
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Four Peaks Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2.5 mi
- 1/10Cactus Canyon Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.1 mi
- 4/10Apache Junction High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Four Peaks Elementary School
- Middle: Four Peaks Elementary School
- High: Apache Junction High School
- District: Apache Junction Unified District
Source: ARMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Arizona
- Pinal County
- Apache Junction
- 85120
- 5561 N GOLD Drive




