5561 N GOLD Drive, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
FOR SALE
1.25 ACRES

5561 N GOLD Drive
Apache Junction, AZ 85120

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 800 sqft (on 1.25 acres)

$680,000

Original price: $700,000
Est. Mortgage $3,522/mo*
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$680,000

Original price: $700,000
Est. Mortgage $3,522/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified
2 Beds
2 Baths
800 sqft
(on 1.25 acres)

Local Information

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Description

|An artist's dream Sanctuary Backs to National Forest
Architectural 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.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$850
Listed
84 days ago

Home Details for 5561 N GOLD Drive

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 800 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Phone Connected, Phone Available, PropaneAppliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Electric CooktopDishwasherLaundry: OtherRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric,CeilingHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Heat Pump,Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Double Sided, Living Room, GasSpa: None, BathHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Skylight(s), Double Pane WindowsFlooring: Laminate, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Floors: Laminate, Tile
View
Has a ViewView: City, Desert, Panoramic, Trees/Woods, City Lights, Mountain(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: See RemarksFencing: NoneOther Structures: Shed(s), Guest HouseExterior: Private Street(s), RV Hookup
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached Garage,RV Access/Parking,Garage Door Opener,Circular Driveway,Over Height Garage
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Road Maintenance AgreementRoad Surface Type: Gravel, UnimprovedNot on Waterfront
Farm & Range
Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 75Days on Market: 84

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1998
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Territorial/Santa Fe
Building
Construction Materials: Metal Siding, Wood FrameNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 10008009C

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $680,000Price Per Sqft: $850
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Apache Junction
School Information
Elementary School: Four Peaks Elementary SchoolElementary School District: Apache Junction Unified DistrictJr High / Middle School: Four Peaks Elementary SchoolHigh School: Apache Junction High SchoolHigh School District: Apache Junction Unified District

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 6968602

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 800 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: No FeesNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.2529 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Owner/Agent

Offer

Listing Terms: Owner May Carry, Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, Lease Purchase, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 6968602
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Kerry O'Connor, (602) 402-5002
DeLex Realty
David Mandly, (602) 692-3532
DeLex Realty
Source: ARMLS, MLS#6968602
Also Listed on ARMLS.
All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS.

Price History for 5561 N GOLD Drive

DatePriceEventSource
05/01/2026$2,750PriceChange
ARMLS #6998799
05/01/2026$680,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6968602
04/08/2026$3,000Listed For RentARMLS #6998799
04/07/2026$700,000Listed For SaleARMLS #6968602
03/19/2026$3,000ListingRemovedARMLS #6998799
03/15/2026$3,000Listed For RentARMLS #6998799
03/15/2026$3,000ListingRemovedARMLS #6997992
03/13/2026$3,000Listed For RentARMLS #6997992
03/10/2026$700,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6968602
02/25/2026$720,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6968602
01/29/2026$730,000Listed For SaleARMLS #6968602
03/07/2021$377,500Sold
ARMLS #6183446
02/12/2021$399,900PendingARMLS #6183446
02/12/2021$399,900Listed For SaleARMLS #6183446
06/30/2017$258,000Sold
ARMLS #5587124
05/12/2017$265,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/19/2017$275,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
04/19/2017$275,000PendingAgent Provided
04/07/2017$275,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/10/2015$249,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/10/2014$249,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/29/2009$275,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/28/2009$275,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/15/1995$33,900Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2026
Tax$974
Assessment$319,020
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What Locals Say about Apache Junction

At least 365 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say there's wildlife

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 55 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 44 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 32 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 31 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 28 % Say there are community events

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  • Russell Moore
    "It’s nice to have easy access to the 60 and the 202. From there you can get anywhere. If only people would do better to drive the speed limit instead of 10mph under. "
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  • Russell Moore
    "They would like walking the dog through the desert landscape. They would not like the aggressive wildlife that can be dangerous for the dog. "
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  • Looking for small home
    "Quick freeway but daily accidents between signalbutte and ironwood. Broadway is calmer but Mesa has aging streets and building. Not many upgrades. Today I passed a sign that says “we buy meth houses” so the neighborhood is headed the wrong direction "
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  • Stephanie.marie8996
    "Everyone has a dog and or pet. People always out and about with their dog and walking around the neighborhood with their dogs "
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  • Josette W.
    "This neighborhood is quiet with little traffic. Not many kids playing outside or people walking in the streets "
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  • Josette W.
    "This is a quiet area near public schools and a public pool. There is very little traffic in this neighborhood and is located near the interstate "
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  • Maryjane P.
    "Peaceful place to live. Love the view of the mountains . Lots of coyotes and stray dogs at night but not to dangerous."
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  • Josette W.
    "This is a quiet neighborhood. There is not a lot of street traffic. I do not see many children in this neighborhood."
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  • Hutchinsonpaul
    "Rodeos, Veterans Day, western events and parades, car shows, kids events, family events, Superstition Mountains and trail system, HWY 88 "
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  • Jonnyvalenz120
    "we have movie nights and everyone seems to be friendly around town never had any problems around this area my whole time being around here"
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  • Mitney72@yahoo.com
    "Its busy when snowbirds are here but other than that it's okay. Although when snowbirds are here they should do the speed limit and not 25 down the the trail."
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  • Jennyrose3783
    "Flatiron park is a good spot to take a dog, but it must be on a leash. Rumors are going around that a dog park is going to be built."
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  • Wendy A.
    "I'm not quite sure. Maybe get the druggie out the meth is horrible here. Not charge so much as it's an old area but rent is the same as nice places. "
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  • Paula B.
    "Big Lots usually fully fenced, a lot of responsible owners not often do you see animals running loose."
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  • Heather
    "The roads need repair and we needed sidewalks and a park. A park for dogs and children. The grocery store is only 5 blocks away."
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  • Danelle S.
    "need a vehicle no public transportation, a bicycle or scooter would suffice if not going too far. everythi g is pretty spread out around here"
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  • Amy B.
    "lots of dog people out here. I don't recommend little dogs, however. the coyotes troll the streets at night time. "
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  • Kristen H. B.
    "There aren't very many kids around this neighborhood, but there is a school nearby. This area of Apache Junction is very different from most of Apache Junction. It's quiet, except for the traffic on the main road. It's nice to come home, because it's a few degrees cooler here than in the city, it's beautiful and usually smells wonderful. "
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  • Kristen H. B.
    "There really aren't any that I'm aware of. People don't decorate for holidays very much and kids don't trick-or-treat. People do walk in the mornings and evenings. The area is pretty quiet, aside from the vehicles on the road. "
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  • Kristen H. B.
    "An easy couple of miles from the freeway, yet very quiet most of the time. There are some people with very noisy vehicles that doped up and down the road. We're within 10-20 minutes of just about anything we might need, yet out away from it all and surrounded by desert and amazing views. "
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  • Myfamily0324
    "i see people walking dogs also there is a large green area i see people playing with their dogs there"
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  • AL
    "That this area is a 55 and older community. For these restrictions and facilities offered probably very difficult to find friendly, watch care type neighbor hood with well maintained properties, with high quality facilities, Club house, pool & spa, many organized activities to partake in"
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  • Unknown
    "Putting up the Christmas tree on Apache Trail every Christmas with a parade. Firework on 4th of July."
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  • Jon M.
    "I’ve lived in AJ since 2015 and have really liked it. It’s in the valley, but still has that small town feel."
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  • Jamie V.
    "there are many things to do in this area horseback riding hiking trails mountain biking is anything to take your mind off of the everyday monotony of the Working World a good way to get lost with nature."
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  • Paula B.
    "The Mountain View’s are spectacular! Close to Lost Dutchman and Canyon Lake! This community has a lot of seasonal visitors "
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  • John Brown
    "Apache junction is mostly for snowbirds and retired people great views lots of lots of restaurants, a great place to spend the winter that's for sure"
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  • Trulia User
    "Every year there are special events to keep everyone somewhat sane and occupied. Some of them are really cool some are boring."
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  • Scylla P.
    "The light parade and the lost Dutchman day fair! Also just got a brand new Fry's and ROSS as well put in."
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  • Rcradney
    "it’s a nice quiet family neighborhood. we know a few neighbors. excellent views & lovely hiking trails lots of places to walk dogs & ride bikes i’d recommend this neighborhood to anyone. easy access to highways & freeways "
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  • Nicolelibert7
    "the kids are always playing outside and it feels very welcoming and homie and safe.. although the lighting could be better all I know is a good place to live"
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  • Katmeier2415
    "I've lived here for years. there are alot of "questionable" people around here out at all hours of the night and day. i always keep my car locked. "
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  • Maininfluence
    "Ive lived in my neighborhood for 1 year. It's pretty neat. The closest house is about 50 yards away. There are few streetlights so the stars are so vibrant. Also, we are at the base of the Superstition Mountain and the view is amazing!"
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  • Brittany R. R.
    "friendly neighborhood, bus stops for school, park area for pets and children, similarities in family activities "
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  • Candy S.
    "I've lived here for 8 years now and the neighborhood for the most part are like family to one another. it gives it a homey kinda feeling. it's awesome!"
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  • Francisco A.
    "It’s quiet and peaceful out of the city and amazingly beautiful scenery. Also we’re right in front of the Superstition Mountains. "
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  • Mimdonner
    "it's still part of the wild wild,wild west. Its dry, hot, very quiet, wildlife.. birds, rabbits, flowers "
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  • Kgipson85207
    "I've lived in this house for a little over a year and the neighbors are friendly and we look out for each other. "
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LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Kerry O'Connor, DeLex Realty
Agent Phone: (602) 402-5002
5561 N GOLD Drive, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 800 sqft single-family home built in 1998. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by ARMLS on Jan 15, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 6968602.