$1,150,000
1311 S ASTRONOMERS Road
Benson, AZ 85602
MLS# 2534625
Status: Closed
6563 sqft


On the Observing Patio there are two pairs of giant binoculars from Japanese and Russian battleships. There is also a 16 inch Meade Starfinder telescope that has its own roll-off roof house. The South Dome (white) houses a 12 inch Meade LX200 and provides storage for a 10 & 12 inch telescope that can be brought out to the Patio.
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On the Observing Patio there are two pairs of giant binoculars from Japanese and Russian battleships. There is also a 16 inch Meade Starfinder telescope that has its own roll-off roof house. The South Dome (white) houses a 12 inch Meade LX200 and provides storage for a 10 & 12 inch telescope that can be brought out to the Patio. Welcome to the Skywatchers Inn & Vega-Bray Observatory situated at an elevation of 3,860 feet, Lat -110.2495 Long 31.9232. The view to the west of the 4+/-ac stocked lake and the ~21ac of irrigated fields. The property line extends beyond the tree line to the center of the San Pedro River! A view encompassing north through ese as seen from the Observing Deck. You can see for miles! The ''Classroom'' has a computer, meteorites, fossils and more. It can be used by individuals, groups, or as a setting for formal instruction.

Property Description
55.7AC astronomers ultimate retreat! 4BDs/5BAs primary B&B w/2 sep MFG homes. Originally built as SFR that grew into B&B due to allure of location and observatories. For the serious amateur astronomer- 3 obsv's w/over a dozen scopes in clds 20 mak in 20' dome! 4ac stocked lake, horse facilities and zoning in place w/possible growth potential for RV park, 9 hole golf course. Premier science, nature & educational center internationally known!

Details
Address Information
Street #: 1311
Direction: S
Street Name: ASTRONOMERS
Suffix: Road
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85602
County: Cochise
Country: USA
Location Tax Legal
Tax Code: 12419008K
Area: Benson/St. David
Contract Information
Current Price: $1,150,000
Sold Price: $1,150,000
Listing Date: 2005-11-28
Status: Closed
Status Change Info
Off Market Date: 2006-03-16
Pending Date: 2006-01-24
Sold Date: 2006-03-16
Sold Price: $1,150,000
Sold Price/SqFt: 175.22
Lot Sz Sold Prc/SqFt: 0.47
Financing: Cash
General Property Information
# Units: 3
Year Built: 1990
Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
Lot Acres: 55.7
Lot Sqft: 2426292
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Combined SqFt: 6563
Source of SqFt: Assessor
List Price/SqFt: 198.08
Lot Size Price/SqFt: 0.53
Remarks Misc
Geo Lat: 31.940772
Geo Lon: -110.258074
Showing Information
Directions: CALL LISTING AGENT.
Income
Total Expenses: 8721
Net Opp Income: -8721
Analysis
Exp/SqFt: 1.32
Expenses
Figures Presented: Actual
Taxes/Assessments: 8721
Property Features
A.D.A. Compliant: Yes
Phase 1 Report: No
Electric
3 Phase Power: No
Amps: 200
Master Meter: No
Property Features
Construction: Frame - Stucco
Main Cooling: Central Air; Evaporative Cooling
Main Heating: Electric; Forced Air
Sewer: Septic
Terms: Cash; Submit
Property Disclosures: Unknown

Listing Office: Long Realty Company

Last Updated: October - 25 - 2024

1311 S ASTRONOMERS Road, Benson, AZ 85602 - MLS# 2534625

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