21 TEMBY Avenue, Bisbee, AZ 85603 (MLS# 6916370)

21 TEMBY Avenue, Bisbee, AZ 85603

$578,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,650 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,792 Status: Active
Current Price: $578,000 Last Modified: 1/06/2026

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# 6916370

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $578,000 Status: Active Current Price: $578,000 List Date: 2025-09-07

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 63 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 19 N PT OF LOT 18 BY M & B BEG AT NW COR OF LOT 18 BLOCK 16 BISBEE TOWNSITE Assessor's Parcel #: 27 Tax Municipality: Bisbee Taxes: 2914 House Number: 21 Street Name: TEMBY St Suffix: Avenue City/Town Code: Bisbee State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85603 Zip4: 1057 County Code: Cochise Assessor Number: 103-63-027 Subdivision: OLD BISBEE BISBEE TOWNSITE Tax Year: 2024

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 1 Full Bathrooms: 3 Half Bathrooms: 0 Approx SQFT: 1650 Price/SqFt: 350.3 Approx Lot SqFt: 4792 Approx Lot Acres: 0.11 Flood Zone: No Guest House SqFt: 800 Horses: N Builder Name: Historic Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes Elementary School District: Bisbee Unified District High School District: Bisbee Unified District Elementary School: Greenway Primary School Jr. High School: Lowell School High School: Bisbee High School Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: No Planned Comm Name: Old Bisbee Fireplace YN: No Marketing Name: Two on Temby Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 2 # Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 3 Year Built: 1922

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Const - Finish

Painted: 1

Roofing

Metal: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N Land Lease Fee Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: No Showing Service Used Text: 1 Phone Call: 1

Lockbox Type

See Private Remarks: 1

Architecture

Ranch: 1 See Remarks: 1

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1 Private Toilet Room: 1

Master Bedroom

Split: 1

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Split: 1 2 Master Bedrooms: 1 Separate Bedroom Exit: 1 Master Bedroom Sitting Room: 1

Add'l Property Use

Res/Business Use Ok: 1 See Remarks: 1

Flooring

Wood: 1

Window Features

Dual Pane: 1 Low-Emissivity Windows: 1

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path: 1 Children's Playgrnd: 1 Historic District: 1 Near Bus Stop: 1

Dining Area

Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Dining in LR/GR: 1

Heating

Electric: 1 Mini Split: 1

View

City Lights: 1 Mountain(s): 1

Kitchen Features

Gas Oven: 1 Gas Range: 1 Built-in Microwave: 1 Pantry: 1 Refrigerator: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Mini Split: 1 Central Air: 1

Interior Features

Skylight(s): 1 See Remarks: 1

Laundry

Washer Hookup: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: Y

Other Rooms

Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: 1 Separate Workshop: 1

Basement Description

Unfinished: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: 1

Fencing

Block: 1 Wrought Iron: 1 Wood: 1 Chain Link: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Separate Guest House: 1 Built-in BBQ: 1 Covered Patio(s): 1 Storage: 1 Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1

Spa

None: 1

Sewer

Sewer - Public: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 0 Total Covered Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Unassigned: 1

New Financing

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

Energy/Green Feature

Solar Panels: 1 Solar Tubes: 1

Plumbing

Tankless Ht Wtr Heat: 1 Rainwater Captr Sys: 1

Solar Panels

Grid: Off Ownership: Owned w/Loan Assumption

Utilities

APS: 1 SW Gas: 1 City Electric: 1 City Gas: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Property Description

Hillside Lot: 1 Nat Reg Historic Hms: 1

Landscaping

Desert Front: 1 Desert Back: 1 Irrigation Front: 1 Irrigation Back: 1

Services

City Services: 1

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1 Other (See Remarks): 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

None: 1

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: 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 Geo Lat: 31.443831 Geo Lon: -109.915584

Legal Info

Block: 16 Lot Number: 19

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: Res/Business Use Ok; See Remarks Architecture: Ranch; See Remarks View: City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Private Toilet Room Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; 2 Master Bedrooms; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Sitting Room Flooring: Wood Window Features: Dual Pane; Low-Emissivity Windows Spa: None Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Children's Playgrnd; Historic District; Near Bus Stop Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen; Dining in LR/GR Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Pantry Laundry: Washer Hookup Basement Description: Unfinished Other Rooms: Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Separate Workshop Interior Features: Skylight(s); See Remarks Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House; Storage Parking Features: Unassigned Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted Roofing: Metal Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Mini Split Heating: Electric; Mini Split Plumbing: Tankless Ht Wtr Heat; Rainwater Captr Sys Utilities: APS; SW Gas; City Electric; City Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block; Wood; Chain Link Property Description: Hillside Lot; Nat Reg Historic Hms Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Irrigation Front; Irrigation Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call Lockbox Type: See Private Remarks Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Other (See Remarks)
Listing Office: Pepper Realty
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Last Updated: January - 06 - 2026
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