2651 E Chilton Drive, Pinetop, AZ 85935
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2651 E Chilton Drive,Pinetop, AZ 85935
$400,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 831 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: sharon d steele
Office: russ lyon sotheby's international realty
MLS#:7036680
Source:ARMLS
Price summary
- Price:$400,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$481.35
About this home
Charming Pinetop Retreat with Guest House!
Nestled on a **0.976-acre lot** with mature pines, this property offers easy year-round access in an area affectionately called ''Little Tucson'' by locals. Perfect as a multi-generational getaway, the property features two cozy cabins that can sleep up to 12 guests. The **rustic 1945 main cabin** (831 sq ft) boasts warm living space, log accents, a rubble masonry wall, and a 170 sq ft wood deck for crisp mountain mornings. Just steps away, the **1970 guest house** (531 sq ft) adds separate, simple living space, an attached garage, and a storage building. Located near Highway 260, this is the ultimate relaxed mountain escape. Own a historic piece of the pines! Little Tuscon is localized nickname for that specific pocket of Pinetop rather than the town as a whole.
While the town itself was officially named Pinetop in 1895 (after a notably tall local saloon keeper nicknamed "Pinetop" Walt), the area around Chilton Drive and the Pina Vista subdivision earned the informal moniker "Little Tucson" during the mid-20th century.
This nickname came about due to a specific pattern in Arizona's booming post-WWII history:
The Great Escape: In the 1940s and 1950s, as air conditioning was still becoming mainstream, desert residents sweltered through brutal summers. Pinetop-Lakeside became the premier mountain escape because of its cool 7,000-foot elevation and dense ponderosa pine forests.
The Tucson Connection: Families and prominent professionals from Tucson began buying up large parcels of land in this specific pocket of Pinetop to build their summer cabins and seasonal retreats. Because so many seasonal neighbors migrated up together from Pima County, locals and visitors affectionately started calling the cluster of cabins "Little Tucson."
The 1945 Cabin: The home at 2651 E Chilton Dr was built right at the dawn of this movement in 1945. It was very likely built by or for one of those early "snowbirds" (or rather, "sunbirds") looking to establish a permanent summer footprint away from the Tucson heat.
Over the decades, as Pinetop expanded and modern subdivisions were paved, these old neighborhood nicknames faded from official maps, but they survive through property deeds, local lore, and long-time residents. You are holding onto a neat little piece of Arizona's mid-century vacation history!...
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Home facts
- Year built:1945
- Listing ID #:7036680
- Updated:June 04, 2026 at 02:59 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:2
- Flooring:Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Living area:831 sq. ft.
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1945
- Building area:831 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.98 Acres
- Construction Materials:Painted
- Exterior Features:Balcony, Storage
Schools
- Middle school:Blue Ridge Jr High School
- Elementary school:Blue Ridge Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:City Water
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$400,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$481.35
- Tax amount:$1,442 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Washer/Dryer Hook-up Only
Parking
- Parking description:Separate Storage Areas(s)
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:1
All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS. Copyright 2020 Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. ARMLS Member Broker: Floyd ScottNew listings near 2651 E Chilton Drive
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