Gila County Homes with Gated Community Features

Welcome to Gila County, Arizona—a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the stunning Arizona landscape. Known for its breathtaking mountain vistas and rich history, Gila County offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and serene living. With a diverse range of recreational activities, from hiking and fishing to exploring the picturesque Tonto National Forest, residents can truly immerse themselves in nature’s beauty.

For those seeking a secure and luxurious lifestyle, Gila County boasts an array of gated communities that cater to your every need. These exclusive neighborhoods provide not just safety and privacy, but also a sense of community and camaraderie among residents. Imagine living in a beautifully designed home surrounded by stunning landscapes, with access to top-notch amenities such as swimming pools, fitness centers, and clubhouses—all within the confines of a secure environment.

The homes in these gated communities are thoughtfully crafted, offering a variety of architectural styles and layouts to suit any taste. Whether you’re looking for a cozy retreat or a spacious family residence, you’ll find properties that blend modern comforts with the charm of the Arizona desert.

Living in Gila County means you’re never far from adventure, whether it’s a weekend getaway to the nearby Mogollon Rim or a day spent exploring local art galleries and farmers' markets in the quaint towns of Payson and Globe. Embrace the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of in Gila County, where gated community living meets the great outdoors. Your new home awaits!

Newest Gila County Homes with Gated Community Features

$1,386,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 7085023 MLS ⋅ 3,932 SqFt.

The Rim Golf Club and the dramatic Granite Dells views. Elegance and mountain grandeur converge at this exceptional residence in the coveted Rim Golf Club, where refined architecture and breathtaking natural beauty create a living experience of rare distinction. Positioned on an elevated homesite, the home commands unobstructed southern views of the iconic Granite Dells--towering stone formations that glow with color as the light shifts throughout the day. Every window frames a living masterpiece, immersing the interior in the serenity and drama of Rim Country's most celebrated landscape. The home's design blends timeless sophistication with warm mountain character, offering a seamless flow between intimate living spaces and expansive outdoor terraces. High ceilings, rich materials, and High ceilings, rich materials, and artful craftsmanship define the interiors, while the thoughtful layout ensures both comfort and effortless entertaining. A newly installed HVAC system enhances the home's year-round livability, complementing its already impressive level of care and quality. Outdoors, multiple patios invite quiet mornings, sunset gatherings, and evenings under a canopy of stars. The surrounding pines and sculpted rock formations create a sense of privacy and tranquility rarely found within a luxury golf community. Residents of the Rim enjoy access to world-class golf, fine dining, and a welcoming clubhouse environment, all set within one of Arizona's most exclusive gated enclaves. This is more than a home it is a retreat of enduring beauty, offering a lifestyle defined by luxury, nature, and the unmatched setting of the Rim Golf Club.

3101 E Mayfield --, Payson

$2,449,000

3 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 7085022 MLS ⋅ 5,368 SqFt.

Beautifully positioned along the 17th fairway of the award-winning Rim Golf Club, this exceptional home offers luxury living with stunning mountain and golf course views. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the floorplan blends style and functionality with seamless indoor-outdoor living. The main level features a chef's kitchen that opens to the great room, a full bar, and accordion doors that extend the living space onto an expansive patio. The outdoor area is designed for year-round enjoyment with a built-in Wolf BBQ, outdoor propane heating, and a gas fireplace. The spacious primary suite includes dual walk-in closets and direct access to the rear patio. A formal dining room, wine room, butler's pantry, and custom office complete the main floor. Upstairs, a loft-style family room with new French doors opens to a large deck overlooking the fairway. Two generous en-suite bedrooms also offer deck access, providing guests with privacy and views. A four-stall garage ensures ample space for vehicles, storage, or golf carts. Don't miss the opportunity to own this remarkable home in one of Arizona's premier private golf communities.

703 S Shady Glade --, Payson

$819,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7084719 MLS ⋅ 2,465 SqFt.

Custom built home in the sought after Portal IV community offering underground utilities, including piped propane, APS, and its own private water and sewer (Pine Creek Canyon DWID). This beautifully designed single level floor plan features a chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas range, expansive granite countertops, a large island, and generous storage with a walk in pantry/utility room. The light filled great room is highlighted by floor to ceiling glass sliders/windows that frame picturesque views on either side of a stunning rock fireplace. The spacious primary suite offers private access to the deck, while the spa-inspired ensuite includes a jetted soaking tub with its own fireplace and a large walk-in shower. Outdoor living is equally impressive, with multiple areas to relax and entertain, from the welcoming front entry with an outdoor fireplace and seating area to the expansive rear Trex deck. This home reflects true pride of ownership, with numerous thoughtful updates throughout. A detailed list of improvements is available.

6683 W Buffalo Run, Pine

$975,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 7084471 MLS ⋅ 2,615 SqFt.

Welcome to your own private mountain retreat in the sought-after Chaparral Pines golf course community in Payson, Arizona. Surrounded by towering Ponderosa pines and the beauty of Arizona's Rim Country, this thoughtfully designed cabin offers a spacious main living level plus a separate downstairs apartment--perfect for guests, extended family, a home office, or additional private living space. The main level features an inviting split-bedroom floor plan, vaulted ceilings, and expansive windows that fill the home with natural light while bringing the surrounding pine forest indoors. The generous primary suite offers a large bedroom and private bath, while two additional guest bedrooms and a guest bathroom provide comfortable accommodations for family and friends. Read more: A convenient half bath completes the main living level. Below, a separate apartment with its own private entrance beneath the deck offers exceptional flexibility. The space includes a kitchenette, living room, dedicated office area, full bathroom, closet, and an additional room that can be used as guest quarters, storage, or whatever best suits your needs. Step outside and enjoy everything the Chaparral Pines lifestyle has to offer, including golf, tennis, pickleball, swimming pools, kids' camps and activities, all within a private community surrounded by nature. Just beyond the neighborhood are miles of hiking opportunities and the peaceful beauty of Payson's tall pine forests. Whether you're looking for a full-time mountain home, a weekend escape, or a place where family and friends can gather, this cabin offers space, privacy, flexibility, and an authentic Rim Country lifestyle.

2303 E Scarlet Bugler Circle, Payson

$889,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7082811 MLS ⋅ 1,920 SqFt.

If your client wants a beautiful home with many updates, on 2.5 acres backing up to NFS, then look no further. For the handyman, car collector, or woodworker, the 1800 sf detached garage is a dream come true. Many come to escape the heat for mountain, cooler temperatures where the outdoors can be enjoyed year round. Hike, enjoy the nearby Verde River, or just sit and enjoy the beauty from any of the 3 covered decks here. The views are breathtaking. The circle drive provides easy access. Recent improvements are a new kitchen, laundry room, roof, water heater, furnace, central air and lower level carpeting. Pictures cannot truly convey the beauty of this home.

264 S Conifer Drive, Payson

$450,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7081470 MLS ⋅ 1,364 SqFt.

Escape to your mountain retreat in the prestigious Portal 4, a sought after, gated community offering a serene getaway. This stunning 1364 sqft 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with loft offers a home in the cool mountain air with peaceful surroundings and local wildlife. Enjoy mountain views from the covered deck, perfect for enjoying morning coffee. This is mountain living at its finest. HOA allows short term rentals making this furnished home ideal for rental income. The house comes turn-key ready with most furnishings. Covered front deck with porch swing is ideal for relaxing or watching the elk that roam freely. The great room features soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and large windows perfect for gazing out upon majestic views. Buyer/Agent to verify all info. The house comes turn-key ready with most furnishings. Welcoming covered front deck with porch swing, ideal for relaxing and taking in the natural surroundings or watching the elk that roam freely. The great room features soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and large windows perfect for gazing out upon majestic views. Primary bedroom with en-suite bathroom offers Turn-key ready. HOA allows for short term rentals making this furnished home a wonderful second home for getaways or rental income. Agents/buyers to verify all information. Listing agent is related to seller. Siding was replaced 2026. Furniture to convey at close of escrow in separate bill of sale for $0 and will remain in home.

6583 W Ruin Hill Loop --, Pine

$649,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7081393 MLS ⋅ 1,548 SqFt.

Mountain living without the mountain project. Set behind the gates of The Portals in Pine, this extensively renovated 3 bed, 3 bath mountain retreat offers 1,548 SF of turnkey living with dramatic views and privacy. Soaring ceilings and a wall of glass frame the mountain landscape. The enlarged kitchen is completely remodeled with new cabinetry, countertops and appliances, and all 3 bathrooms have been fully renovated. The finished walkout lower level adds a 3rd bedroom, full bath, laundry and storage, with an 8 ft glass slider opening to mountain views. Major improvements include new window coverings, a new roof, new septic system and new whole house HVAC with central heating and cooling. Gated, private and move in ready.

6075 W Pinon Way, Pine

$1,875,000

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 7080779 MLS ⋅ 3,857 SqFt.

This meticulously maintained 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home in The Golf Club at Chaparral Pines offers exceptional comfort, privacy, and an abundance of indoor and outdoor living spaces. Built in 2008 and spanning 3,857 square feet, the home features an open-concept design with warm colors, inviting finishes, and luxurious wood flooring throughout most living areas. The chef's kitchen is equipped with a Viking cooktop, while the main level offers two bedrooms, including a remodeled primary suite bathroom. Downstairs, discover three additional bedrooms, two bathrooms, a game room that could easily serve as a media room, and a spacious bonus room currently used as an additional bedroom. Outside, enjoy a private setting overlooking the short-game area, with golf-course views from the expansive deck. The outdoor living spaces are truly exceptional, featuring a front sitting patio with a water feature, a rear paver patio with a built-in grill and fire pit, and a hot tub. The completely fenced outdoor area offers multiple gathering spaces for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Additional highlights include owned solar, ev charger, a security system, and convenient proximity to club amenities. This home offers the opportunity to enjoy spacious mountain golf living with room for everyone and exceptional spaces to make lasting memories. It should have about all you need for the complete offering for you, your friends and family. The lot directly across the street from the home can also be acquired from the seller for additional privacy.

2414 E Scarlet Bugler Circle, Payson

$2,580,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7080397 MLS ⋅ 5,500 SqFt.

PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED! Located in the unparalleled Rim Golf Club featuring the magnificent Wisekopf-Morrish designed golf course, this extraordinary home absolutely exudes the finest quality workmanship throughout the 5,500 sq. ft. of space. The design and construction of the home is paramount with the owner's wishes! The home is perfect for entertaining family and guests for dinner in a beautiful dining room, with luxurious accomodations for over night and extended stay. The floor plan of the home is exceptional! The great room enjoys terrific views of the Stewart Mountains (Granite Dells) and Yerba Senta to the southeast. The large floor to ceiling windows provide natural abundant year round light with Arizona clear blue skies, summer thunder storms, and soaring birds and w wildlife. The luxurious black walnut wood flooring heightens the mountain feel kitchen, great room, and dining room. The four large bedrooms have ensuite bath rooms and all have adjoining private patios or deck space. Extra rooms include a breakfast nook aside the kitchen, an entertainment room featuring a top of the line pool table, a studio/office/work area, and unimaginable storage space. The trex decking and stone flooring enjoys large outdoor patios and decks for exceptional quiet and pleasant outdoor time. The entire home experience provides a most intimate lifestyle. The kitchen features two walk-in pantrys, a sub-zero refridgerator/freezer, two dishwasher's, two Dacor ovens, a six burner gas range, a large island with super storage, and a dumbwaitor to assist with groceries. The primary bedroom enjoys a divine bathroom and an exrra large walk-in roomy closet. The oversized covered decks above and below are percect for enjoying the outdoor weather rain or shine in Payson's enviable most perfect year round climate. Dual driveways complement the oversized garage that has incredible storage space and a golf cart extension area. The estate lot exceeds an acre in size with a forest feel setting. OH, did I fail to mention, ALL FURNITURE IS INCLUDED IN THE SALE, TOGETHER WITH DISHES, GLASSWARE, LINENS, ETC. ETC. , AND, the EZ-GO GOLF CART TOGETHER WITH THE CHARGING STATION. The golf cart is in perfect condition and sports a lithium battery, head lights, turn signals, and is ''Road Ready'', perfect for the golf course and tooling around the neighborhood. ''NOT FOR SALE'' - INCLUDES ALL ART WORK, PAINTINGS, WALL HANGINGS, FAMILY HEIRLOOMS, CERTAIN BOOKS, ,ETC., ETC. Owner may consider selling certain art work separately and outside the sale of real estate

2302 E Rim Club Drive, Payson

$1,250,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7080042 MLS ⋅ 2,292 SqFt.

Barely Lived-In Mountain Modern Retreat in Chaparral Pines! This stunning single-level home, built in 2024 and ideally situated on a desirable cul-de-sac homesite, offers the perfect blend of modern design and mountain living. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views from the expansive covered deck, providing an exceptional setting for outdoor entertaining and relaxation. A beautiful spa offers another inviting place to unwind and enjoy the mountain surroundings. The beautifully appointed kitchen features a gas range, quartz countertops, oversized island with pendant lighting, walk-in pantry, and beverage coolers, creating a stylish and highly functional space for everyday living and entertaining. With its contemporary finishes, thoughtful design, and minimal use since construction, this mountain modern home feels essentially brand new. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the Chaparral Pines lifestyle in a nearly new turnkey home without the wait of new construction.

2806 E Coyote Mint Circle, Payson

$1,250,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 7077917 MLS ⋅ 3,411 SqFt.

Tucked behind the gates of one of Payson's most exclusive communities, home to just 20 residences, this five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath estate plus two additional flex spaces sits on over an acre lot and delivers hard-to-find privacy and craftsmanship, backed by the peace of mind of a brand-new roof. Throughout the home, hand scraped wood floors, newer carpet, crown molding, and 7 inch baseboards create a polished, cohesive feel, while a whole-home intercom, central vacuum system, laundry chute, custom closets in every room, wooden blinds, and pull-out storage in the cabinetry add everyday convenience you won't find in a typical build. A circular driveway leads to the three-car garage, which is wired for surround sound, while a covered front porch welcomes you into a spacious foyer. The arched, stone-accented entryway opens into a living room anchored by wood beams, vaulted ceilings, and a gas fireplace with a stone surround and blower, all wired with surround sound for effortless entertaining. The kitchen is the true showstopper, featuring a custom built-in range hood with a decorative paneled front, two-tone cabinetry with white perimeter cabinets and a contrasting island topped with clear glass dome pendants, and a patterned tile backsplash that ties it all together. Marbled quartz countertops, a gas cooktop, built-in microwave and oven, under-cabinet lighting, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a farmhouse sink round out this chef-ready space. The adjoining dining area is set beneath a modern sputnik-style chandelier. A home office, spacious additional den, and an updated powder bath offer flexible living for work and everyday life. The primary suite offers a sliding glass door that opens to the covered patio and an electric fireplace that adds warmth on cooler nights. The spa-like primary bath includes a jacuzzi tub, a separate walk-in shower with a rainfall head, and a custom closet. One additional bedroom offers its own ensuite bath, a window nook, and a board-and-batten accent wall with direct backyard access, while the remaining bedrooms share a shared bathroom with double sinks and new faucets, each has its own custom closet. Double doors off the living and kitchen area open to an entertainer's backyard, complete with a covered patio, an extended patio with a built-in BBQ, Viking grill, outdoor fridge, and bar top, turf, a wood fire pit, dog run, irrigated garden, outdoor movie screen, in-ground trampoline, a charming playhouse, plus plumbing already roughed in for a future casita or RV garage. With fresh exterior paint and every detail considered inside and out, this rare gated retreat on over an acre backs directly to the forest, offering direct access to the surrounding wilderness right from your own backyard. This is a home you simply do not want to miss.

1006 W Rock Springs Circle, Payson

$1,699,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 7075642 MLS ⋅ 4,520 SqFt.

Mountain luxury meets golf-course living in the prestigious, gated Chaparral Pines. Enter through the 24/7 guarded gates and wind through the towering Ponderosa pines to this beautifully appointed 4-bedroom, 5-bath home overlooking the 12th fairway of the private Golf Club at Chaparral Pines. Offering over 4,500 square feet on a 0.39-acre golf-course lot, the home features gorgeous walnut floors, tall ceilings, custom shutters throughout and expansive wraparound patios on both the main and lower levels. The gourmet kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, Carrera marble countertops, Wolf gas stove and microwave, Sub-Zero fridge, and a walk-in pantry with a coffee bar, wine refrigerator, and abundant storage. The main level includes a luxurious primary suite with a large walk-in closet and spa-like bath with a jetted soaking tub, separate shower, and dual vanities. A second ensuite bedroom, powder room, laundry room, and an enclosed heated Arizona room complete the main level. The upstairs suite is home to the 3rd bedroom, bathroom, and private patio. Downstairs boasts stained concrete flooring throughout and offers incredible flexibility. Enjoy a large entertainment area with a built-in media center, kitchenette, private laundry, and two additional rooms with a second kitchenette of their own, all opening to a patio overlooking the golf course. Recent 2026 updates include a brand-new roof, fresh exterior and deck paint, and a Tesla EV charger installed in the garage. Only 90 minutes from the valley, enjoy this refreshing mountain climate, typically 20-25 degrees cooler. Chaparral Pines offers an award-winning private 18-hole championship golf course, an 8-acre recreation complex with a fitness center, heated pool and spa, tennis, pickleball & basketball, miles of private hiking trails, an on-site lake & guarded entry. Golf and sports memberships are available separately. Come experience the privacy, beauty, and exceptional lifestyle of Chaparral Pines!

2201 E Grapevine Drive, Payson

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