Gila County property record for 161 E Fossil Way, Payson, AZ 85541
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,732 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 1.17 acres (51,401 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $17,500 (Sep 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,791 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 303-17-042 |
| Primary APN | 303-17-042 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,732 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,155 sqft |
| Basement Area | 462 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
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| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 51,401 sqft (1.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Patio Area | 152 sqft |
| Canopy | 66 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | R028450 |
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| Street Address | 161 E FOSSIL WAY |
| City | PAYSON |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85541-9446 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION: 27 TOWNSHIP: 10.5N RANGE: 14E PONDEROSA SPRINGS #3 LOT 42 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 10 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLCORD/GORDON CYN |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 1002 |
| Jurisdiction | GILA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PAYSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
161 E Fossil Way, a rural home, is held in a trust since April 2022.
Source: Gila County records, as of December 4, 2025
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 3199 WRENWOOD AVE, CLOVIS, CA 93619-9223 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000014276 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 7, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004975 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | GILA AZ |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 161 E FOSSIL WAY, PAYSON, AZ 85541-9446 |
| Document Number | 0000004975 |
| Map Reference | MAP 288 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-004975 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 3199 WRENWOOD AVE, CLOVIS, CA 93619-9223 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 E Fossil Way was $3,791.
Source: Gila County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Gila County |
| Elementary School District | Young Elementary School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,116 Land $4,907 Building $27,209 | $321,160 Land $49,068 Building $272,092 | |
| 2025 | $3,791.00 | ||
| 2024 | $30,166 Land $5,182 Building $24,984 | $301,658 Land $51,821 Building $249,837 | |
| 2023 | $3,384.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 E Fossil Way in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 27 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1993–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 161 E Fossil Way is extreme, ranking above 99.2% of the US, with a 4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 99.2% of the US · above 98.7% of Arizona |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CS GARDNER WATER COMPANY private · serves 266 people · EPA ID AZ0404038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | E. coli not recorded as resolved · Aug 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Aug 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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