$2,650,000
SOLD FEB 21, 2025

855 Distant Drums Rd Sedona, AZ 86336

3 Beds
4 Baths
3,275 Sq Ft
2.37 Acres

Recently Sold

$809 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Solar Power System
  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Heated Spa
  • City Lights View
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of February 2025

Live in TRANQUILITY w/ THE Absolute BEST VIEWS, BEST POOL, BEST SUNSETS in Sedona. Sellers live in main home & rent out the attached studio & detached casita for past 6 yrs ! This magical 2.4 acre site sides to National Forest w/ INFINITY POOL & 360 views. Full REMODEL 2012 of Main Home which features Great Room Living w/ true AZ Stone fireplace, Gourmet Kitchen w/ Massive Stainless Commercial Fridge/ New Induction Range. Main house which includes the studio boasts 2 Primary Suites & 2 bonus rooms/ 2.5 bth + in ground spa + additional hot tub. Detached Casita TO DIE FOR! Offering Gr8 Rm w/14' ft ceilings & glass window walls + Murphy Bed, 1 bdrm, 2 bths, kitchen, wrap around VIEW DECK, & Hot tub. Multiple open and covered patios & decks to breathe in RED ROCK VIEWS & stargaze at night! End of road isolation that is 5 minutes to Dining, Shopping, Medical in West Sedona.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kris Anderson

eXp Realty License #SA527922000

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Nathan Biggar

Real Broker License #SA642308000

Real Broker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,808

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 2.37 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 8 Open Parking Spaces
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Designed by Don Woods Architects
  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stone Exterior Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,275 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Heated Pool
  • Above Ground Spa

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Propane
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Patio
  • Guest House

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Distant Drums Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 408-23-014-D

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,808

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 89A and Dry Creek Road
  • Legal Info Range: 05E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Architect Architect: Don Woods
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2012
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2012
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 8.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Directions: 89A & Dry Creek *Head North on Dry Creek*Left At Color Cove and follow through Distant Drum Subd. To End Of Color Cove Rd* Head right on Distant Drum Lane. Left at driveway and park in frnt of gate
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.37
  • Subdivision Name: Distant Drums
  • Architectural Style: Territorial/Santa Fe
  • Efficiency: Solar Panels
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Tax Parcel Letter: D
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Builder
  • Utilities Butane Propane: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: Above Ground, Heated, Private
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Fire Sprinklers, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 3275.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Builder
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:BonusGame Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Elec: Yes
  • Fireplace:Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Private Yard
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Heated, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req
  • Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Stone, Block, Frame - Wood
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Roof: Metal, Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Construction:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Separate Guest House: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Electric Door Opener, RV Access/Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 8.0
  • Parking Features:Electric Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Propane
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Mini Split, Refrigeration
  • Heating: Other
  • Water Source: Pvt Water Company
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: None, Other
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Other
  • High School: Other
  • Middle Or Junior School: Other

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 103131.0
  • Parcel #: 408-23-014-D
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6808.0
  • Tax Book Number: 408.00
  • Tax Lot: 0
  • Tax Map Number: 23.00

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Sold $2,650,000 -3.6% $809 / Sq Ft
10/08/2024 10/08/24 For Sale $2,749,500 -- $840 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,688 $160,261 -- --
2023 $6,688 $112,580 $43,149 $69,431
2022 $6,491 $79,476 $28,305 $51,171
2021 $6,808 $77,806 $27,279 $50,527
2020 $7,372 $0 $0 $0
2019 $7,296 $0 $0 $0
2018 $6,937 $0 $0 $0
2017 $6,734 $0 $0 $0
2016 $6,636 $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,987,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $770,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $95,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $356,250 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,650,000 Pioneer Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Accommodation
Joint Tenancy Deed $375,000 Transnation Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Kris Anderson

eXp Realty

(480) 567-2103

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Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6768405

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 408-23-014D