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$1,150,000

1311 S Astronomers Road
Benson, AZ 85602
MLS# 2534620
Status: Closed
11 beds  |  9 baths  |  6563 sqft


There are two pair of giant binoculars on the Observation Deck, as well as, a 16'' Dobsonian with roll-off house. The South Observatory houses a 12'' Meade LX200 and provides storage for wo other telescopes. There are two additional observatroies on the property. Set up your own scope or rent one of theirs.
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There are two pair of giant binoculars on the Observation Deck, as well as, a 16'' Dobsonian with roll-off house. The South Observatory houses a 12'' Meade LX200 and provides storage for wo other telescopes. There are two additional observatroies on the property. Set up your own scope or rent one of theirs. Welcome to Skywatchers Inn & Vega-Bray Observatory at an elevation of 3,860 feet, Lat -110.2495, Long 31.9232. The west view encompasses 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. Heading back to the Inn. The white dome pictured here is actually the ceiling of the Galaxy Room, a planetarium styled bedroom at the Inn. The dome at the far end (north) is where the 20'' Maksutov telescope is housed. The Roll-Off Room has six telescopes ready for guests for an eveing of magnificent observing. The Inn contracts with professional and high level amateur astronomers to provide assistance for the guests. Not pictured is a 15'' JMI Telescope. The 20'' Maksutov, in its stored position, is the work horse of the Vega/Bray Observatory! It has an 8'' Celestron SCT, shown with the Astrovide 200 video camera attached and a 160mm Newtonian that ride piggyback.

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

Details
Maps
Address Information
Country: USA
Street #: 1311
Direction: S
Street Name: Astronomers
Suffix: Road
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85602
County: Cochise
Location, Tax & Legal
Tax Year: 2004
Taxes: 9791
Assessments: 0
Legal Description: LONG LEGAL-TAX ID’S 12419008K, 12419008J, 12418011B
Township: 17
Community: None
Range: 20
Section: 24
Municipality/Zoning: Other – CALL
Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
Fema Flood Zone: TBD
Tax Code: 12419008K
Area: Benson/St. David
Subdivision: Unsubdivided
Contract Information
Method of Title: Fee (Simple)
Current Price: $1,150,000
Sold Price: $1,150,000
Listing Date: 2005-11-28
Status: Closed
Status Change Info
Off Market Date: 2006-03-17
Sold Price/SqFt: 175.22
Lot Sz Sold Prc/SqFt: 0.47
How Sold: Cash
Pending Date: 2006-01-24
Sold Date: 2006-03-17
Sold Price: $1,150,000
Showing Information
Directions: CALL LISTING AGENT
General Property Information
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Existing
Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
Lot Acres: 55.7
Lot Sqft: 2426292
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Main House SqFt: 6563
Source of SqFt: Assessor
# of Covered Prkng: 2
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Basement: No
# of Fireplaces: 2
School District: Other
Elementary School: Benson
Middle School: Benson
High School: Benson
Horse Facilities: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 198.08
Lot Size Price/SqFt: 0.53
Combined SqFt: 6563
Bedrooms: 11
Full Baths: 9
Total Baths: 9
Year Built: 1990
Stories
One: 1
Construction
Frame – Stucco: 1
Sewer
Septic: 1
Roof
Built-Up – Reflect: 1
Water
Well Agreement: 1
Living Areas
Off Kitchen: 1
Dining Areas
Formal Dining Room: 1
Fence
Wire: 1
Breakfast
Room: 1
Kitchen Features
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Trash Compactor: 1
Lot Features
Dividable Lot: 1
Subdivided: 1
Main Cooling
Central Air: 1
Evaporative Cooling: 1
Laundry
Laundry Room: 1
Dryer: 1
Washer: 1
Main Heating
Electric: 1
Forced Air: 1
Extra Room
Den: 1
Guest Facilities
House: 1
Association & Fees
HOA Amt (Monthly): 0
Interior Features
Interior Steps Y/N: N
Split Bedroom Plan: 1
Fireplace Location
Guest Quarters: 1
Living Room: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Submit: 1
Floor Covering
Carpet: 1
Ceramic Tile: 1
Vinyl: 1
Window Covering
Stay: 1
Technology
Satellite Dish: 1
Security
None: 1
Sold Info
How Sold: 1
Landscape – Front
Low Care: 1
Landscape – Rear
Desert Plantings: 1
Natural Desert: 1
Patio/Deck
Other: Combo
Pool
None: 1
Property Disclosures
Unknown: 1
RV Parking
Space Available: 1
Subdivision Restrict
Age Restrictions: No
Deed Restrictions: Yes
Home Protection
Plan By: NONE
Miscellaneous
Split Level: No
Misc Deletes
Disability Adapted: Yes
Remarks Misc
Geo Lat: 31.940772
Geo Lon: -110.258074
Property Features
Stories: One
Construction: Frame – Stucco
Roof: Built-Up – Reflect
Living Areas: Off Kitchen
Dining Areas: Formal Dining Room
Breakfast: Room
Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Disposal; Refrigerator; Trash Compactor
Laundry: Dryer; Laundry Room; Washer
Extra Room: Den
Guest Facilities: House
Interior Features: Split Bedroom Plan
Fireplace Location: Guest Quarters; Living Room
Floor Covering: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Vinyl
Window Covering: Stay
Technology: Satellite Dish
Main Cooling: Central Air; Evaporative Cooling
Main Heating: Electric; Forced Air
Sewer: Septic
Water: Well Agreement
Security: None
Pool: None
Fence: Wire
Landscape – Front: Low Care
Landscape – Rear: Desert Plantings; Natural Desert
RV Parking: Space Available
Lot Features: Dividable Lot; Subdivided
Terms: Cash; Submit
Property Disclosures: Unknown
Sold Info: How Sold

IDX
Listing Office: Long Realty Company

Last Updated: September – 26 – 2024

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