Vista Point Properties

21 Temby Avenue, Bisbee, AZ 85603

$499,000
Property Type: Multi-Family Square Footage: 1,650 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 104 Status: Active
Current Price: $499,000 List Date: 9/08/2025 Last Modified: 3/04/2026

Description

Enchanting SOLAR Historic Hilltop Retreat with Guest House in Old Bisbee. Perched on a scenic hill in the heart of historic Old Bisbee, this exquisitely restored property blends timeless charm with modern luxury. It offers panoramic views of downtown Bisbee's colorful rooftops and the dramatic mountainous landscape, including an unobstructed view of the iconic ''B'' Mountain! With wrap-around patios and multi-level decks framing every vista, this hilltop sanctuary is a masterpiece of serenity and style, perfect for those seeking an artist's haven or a unique HIGH desert escape. MAIN RESIDENCE: Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Comfort. The main home features 1 spacious bedroom with hand-painted wall covering, a half-bathroom, and French doors onto the porch with a lovely view of the valley

Supplements: ... Complemented by a grand great room that seamlessly integrates a fun & fabulous kitchen with a breakfast bar and a cozy dining area. An additional room offers flexibility as a spacious 2nd bedroom (no closet), den, office, or extra living space. A beautifully appointed bathroom, thoughtfully expanded, blends historic character with contemporary upgrades. Original hardwood floors and distressed Bisbee wood paneling whisper tales of the town's colorful past, harmonizing with modern enhancements like dual-pane windows, updated electrical and plumbing systems, and maintenance-free weatherproof (Trex) decking. The entire property has solar to the grid and very low electrical bills, plus sometimes even a credit at the end of the month. Every room opens to private decks, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces bathed in natural light and showcasing stunning garden and mountain views. Storage includes an attic, a basement with outside entry, a storage building, and endless space under the decks of the guest house. ***GUEST HOUSE or 2nd MAIN HOUSE: Versatile & Inspiring... The spacious guest house elevates this property to a true gem, offering a flexible layout with a dedicated art studio/workshop/office or the option for a 2-bedroom retreat. Ideal for multi-generational living, a private office, or a lucrative rental unit, it rivals the main home in charm. Its luxurious bathroom, featuring a claw-foot tub and custom tile work, exudes timeless elegance. Like the main residence, the guest house captures inspiring views, making every moment feel like a getaway to help inspire any and all creativity that you long for. The Property flaunts over 300 square feet of Wrap-Around Patios, Vibrant Gardens & Built-In BBQ making it a private entertaining Oasis. Step onto the expansive wrap-around patios and multi-level decks, where every corner is crafted for unforgettable moments savoring morning coffee, hosting al fresco dinners, enjoying a cooling reprieve from Arizona heat or toasting sunsets against Bisbee's vibrant skyline. The meticulously curated gardens (which are registered with the National Wildlife Association as a wildlife habitat) explode with vivid colors and textures, from desert blooms to lush greenery, creating serene retreats for quiet reflection or lively spaces for entertaining. A built-in BBQ / outdoor kitchen area with stylish seating invites effortless gatherings with options for after-dark lighting, blending seamlessly with the outdoor haven. The porches capture breezes in the warm weather that make the site a joy for sitting and admiring the view. Framed by Arizona's rugged beauty, these spaces offer an idyllic setting for relaxation, connection, and the ultimate Bisbee lifestyle. ***UNPARALLEL LOCATION & VIEWS: Nestled in the heart of Old Bisbee, this hillside oasis offers privacy and unrivaled views while being steps from the town's vibrant arts scene, boutique shops, and eclectic dining. Whether you envision a primary residence, a vacation retreat, or an income-generating property, this estate embodies the soul of Bisbee's storied charm a rare opportunity to own a piece of Arizona's historic gem. *** PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS: - Two-bedroom (flexible), 2-bath main home with high-end upgrades - windowed atrium/greenhouse for plants & herbs - Spacious guest house with art studio or 2-bedroom layout and luxurious bathroom - Expansive wrap-around patios and multi-level decks with panoramic views of "B" Mountain and downtown Bisbee - Lush, vibrant gardens perfect for relaxation or entertaining - Separate potting area for caring for your plants with ease *** Rainwater harvesting can collect nearly 3000 gallons*** *** Solar panels generate all the electricity needed for this property! - Fragrant wisteria vine between the houses, and blooming fragrant trees - A haven for birdwatchers with frequent visits from hummingbirds, goldfinches, cardinals, orioles, and more! - Unique kinetic rainwater system fills the lily pond naturally - Prime hillside location in historic Old Bisbee, with stunning views from every stance - New Metal roof on the guest house designed to capture all rainwater from every angle to repurpose for the gardens & plants - Drip system with access to rainwater tanks and gorgeous Koi / Lily Pond - The landscape can feed you with your own home-grown organic goodies, including 3 types of grapes, pomegranate, fig, peach tree, sweet cherry tree, and bush. - Raised beds with herbs for your culinary endeavors - Recently installed mini-split systems for AC and Heat, with individual room controls for added comfort - Licensed permitted contractors were used to restore this home, yet the professional designer succeeded in preserving the historic feel of Old Bisbee and the heart of this historic beauty! - Many areas for storage by utilizing otherwise wasted spaces for an efficient, inconspicuous, minimalist feel. -All rooms have private decks and patios to enjoy -2 areas for parking: Street parking with non-assigned spaces in front of the home or additional parking up the steps to the High Road parking lot. -All rooms have private decks and patios to enjoy -Street parking in front of the home or up the steps to the wonderful High Road parking lot. -Walking distance to everything Old Bisbee offers! Seize the chance to own this enchanting hilltop retreat, where history, luxury, and nature converge in perfect harmony. Enjoy and experience the magic of this extraordinary Bisbee property! Welcome home!

More Information MLS# 22523390

Address Information

Country: USA Street #: 21 Street Name: Temby Suffix: Avenue State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85603 County: Cochise

Location, Tax & Legal

Comparable Only Listing: No Tax Year: 2024 Taxes: 2900 Taxes For: Dwelling & Land Legal Description: Bisbee Twns Lot 19 N Pt Of Lot 18 By M&B Beg At Nw Cor Of Lot 18 Blk 16 S4deg 23Min E9.85' N88deg 45Min E57.75' N17deg Community: None Municipality/Zoning: Cochise - Call Fire Protection: Subscription FEMA Flood Zone: No Municipal Flood Zone: No Tax Code: 103-63-027 Area: Cochise Subdivision: Out Of Pima County

Contract Information

Method of Title: Fee (Simple) Distressed Info: None Current Price: $499,000 List Price: $499,000 Listing Date: 2025-09-07 Status: Active

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Duplex Attached/Detached: Detached Construction Status: Existing Lot Dimensions: irregular Lot Acres: 0.11 Total Parking: 0 Lot Sqft: 4792 Lot Size Source: Assessor Horse Property: No School District: Bisbee Elementary School: Greenway Middle School: Lowell High School: Bisbee Horse Facilities: No List Price/SqFt: 302.42 Lot Size Price/SqFt: 104.13 Combined SqFt: 1650 Year Built: 1922

Showing Information

Directions: Temby Ave & Opera Dr Directions: From Highway 80 pass Lavender Pit Enter Old Bisbee from the East exit to Naco Road then Right on Brewery Ave then Left on Opera to Temby. GPS is correct

Unit Info

Avg Mo Rent/Studios: 0 Avg Mo Rent/1 BR: 0 # of Units/2 BR: 2 Avg Mo Rent/2 BR: 0 Avg Mo Rent/3 BR: 0

Electric

Solar: 1

Unit 1 Information

# Beds: 2 # Full Baths: 1 # Half Baths: 1 SqFt: 850 Occupancy: No Stories: Single Floor: 1st Furnished: No Parking: On Street

Income

Vacancy Loss: 0 Other Income: 0 Adjusted Gross: 0 Total Expenses: 0

Gas

Natural: 1

Unit 2 Information

# Beds: 2 # Full Baths: 1 SqFt: 800 Occupancy: No Stories: Single Floor: 1st Furnished: No Parking: On Street

Construction

Frame: 1

Expenses

Admin Expenses: 0 Capital Expenses: 0 Contract Services: 0 Figures Presented: Proforma Gas/Electric: 0 Insurance: 0 Maintenance Supplies: 0 Management: 0 Resident Manager: 0 Taxes/Assessments: 0 Water/Sewer: 0 Other Expenses: 0

Style

Bungalow: 1 Santa Fe: 1 Southwestern: 1

Sewer

Connected: 1

Roof

Metal: 1

Water

Public: 1 Water Company: CITY

Living Areas

Family Room: 1 Great Room: 1 Living Room: 1 Off Kitchen: 1

Dining Areas

Breakfast Bar: 1 Breakfast Nook: 1 Eat-In Kitchen: 1

Fence

Stone: 1 Wire: 1 Wood: 1

Dining Room

Area: 1

View

City: 1 Mountain(s): 1 Panoramic: 1 Sunrise: 1 Sunset: 1

Breakfast

Area: 1 Bar: 1

Road Type

Paved: 1

Kitchen Features

Gas Range: 1 Pantry: Cabinet

Road Maintenance

City: 1

Lot Features

Hillside Lot: 1

Main Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Central Air: 1 Wall Unit(s): 1

Laundry

Laundry Closet: 1

Neighborhood Features

Historic: 1

Main Heating

Electric: 1

Extra Room

Storage: 1 Studio: 1 Workshop: 1 Den: 1

Water Heater

Electric: 1 Solar: 1

Association & Fees

HOA: No

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Split Bedroom Plan: 1 Split Plan: 1 Storage: 1 Workshop: 1

Bathroom Features

Separate Shower(s): 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA Loan: 1 VA Loan: 1

Floor Covering

Wood: 1

Submit With Offer

Lender Pre-Approval: 1 Loan Pre-Qualifiaction: 1 Proof of Funds: 1 Seller Title Company: Candy Chavez Pioneer

Window Covering

Some: 1

Accessibility Option

None: 1

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: 1

Technology

Cable TV: 1 High Speed Internet: 1

Security

None: 1

Green Features

Solar Tube: 1

Landscape - Front

Flower Beds: 1 Shrubs: 1 Sprinkler/Drip: 1 Trees: 1 Vegetable Garden: 1

Landscape - Rear

Flower Beds: 1 Shrubs: 1 Sprinkler/Drip: 1 Trees: 1 Vegetable Garden: 1

Patio/Deck

Balcony: 1 Covered: 1 Deck: 1

Utilities Paid

Cable TV: Owner Electric: Owner Gas: Owner Insurance: Owner Sewer: Owner Taxes: Owner Trash: Owner Water: Owner

Pool

None: 1

Property Disclosures

Unknown: 1

Spa

None: 1

Special Conditions

None: 1

Driveway

None: 1

RV Parking

Other: On Street

Exterior Feature

Barbecue: 1 Built-in Barbecue: 1 Courtyard: 1 Greenhouse: 1 Pond on Lot: 1 Shed(s): 1 Workshop: 1

Subdivision Restrict

Age Restrictions: No CC&Rs: No Deed Restrictions: Yes

Home Protection

Offered: No

Remarks Misc

Geo Lat: 31.443839 Geo Lon: -109.915641

Property Features

Construction: Frame Style: Bungalow; Santa Fe; Southwestern Roof: Metal Living Areas: Family Room; Great Room; Living Room; Off Kitchen Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Eat-In Kitchen Dining Room: Area Breakfast: Area; Bar Kitchen Features: Gas Range Bathroom Features: Separate Shower(s) Laundry: Laundry Closet Extra Room: Storage; Studio; Workshop; Den Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Split Bedroom Plan; Split Plan; Storage; Workshop Floor Covering: Wood Window Covering: Some Window Features: Double Pane Windows Technology: Cable TV; High Speed Internet Main Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Wall Unit(s) Main Heating: Electric Water Heater: Electric; Solar Electric: Solar Gas: Natural Sewer: Connected Water: Public Accessibility Option: None Security: None Green Features: Solar Tube Pool: None Spa: None Fence: Stone; Wire; Wood Landscape - Front: Flower Beds; Shrubs; Sprinkler/Drip; Trees; Vegetable Garden Landscape - Rear: Flower Beds; Shrubs; Sprinkler/Drip; Trees; Vegetable Garden View: Panoramic; Sunrise; Mountain(s); Sunset Road Type: Paved Driveway: None Exterior Feature: Barbecue; Built-in Barbecue; Courtyard; Greenhouse; Pond on Lot; Shed(s); Workshop Lot Features: Hillside Lot Neighborhood Features: Historic Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA Loan; VA Loan Submit With Offer: Lender Pre-Approval; Loan Pre-Qualifiaction; Proof of Funds Property Disclosures: Unknown Special Conditions: None
Listing Office: Pepper Realty
Last Updated: March - 04 - 2026
21 Temby Avenue, Bisbee, AZ 85603- MLS# 22523390
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