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Property Description
As recently featured in The Wall St Journal editorial, we are proud to present this rare opportunity to acquire Capricorn Hill, the Sedona estate hand-built by Max Ernst and Dorothea Tanning–a property that remains one of the most significant artist homes in the American Southwest. The original main house, constructed by the artists themselves in the late 1940s, retains its authentic layout and creative spirit. The home offers – 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms – A grand living/dining room framed by sweeping red rock panoramas -Two fireplaces & handcrafted details throughout – Direct access to the Coconino National Forest, with a trailhead literally steps from the backyard. This is the environment where Ernst created some of his most iconic pieces and Tanning maintained her studio. (cont… Guest House – the 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom guest house features kitchenette and striking Wilson Mountain views, offering comfortable & licensed (w City of Sedona) STR accommodations for travelers, visiting artists & collectors. The additional Studio also captures the dramatic Wilson Mountain red rock vistas, making it an inspiring creative space. It has abundant natural light, and a serene sense of privacy–ideal for artists, writers, or scholars. Set on roughly half an acre, Capricorn Hill is more than a residence–it’s a living piece of surrealist history. The current stewards have operated the main house as a nonprofit center for tours and have carefully preserved the artistic integrity of the site. STR revenue for the 2 units licensed by the City of Sedona: 2024 – $92,099; 2025 – $79,501; Jan-March 2026 – $24,591 (main house not used for STR).
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Property Details and Features
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Appliances & Equipment
- “Dryer”
- “Washer”
- “Water Softener Owned”
- “Refrigerator”
- “Dishwasher”
- “Disposal”
- “Electric Range”
- “Electric Oven”
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Bathrooms
- 3 total bathrooms
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Bedrooms
- 3 total bedrooms
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Building
- Built in 1946
- Architectural style: “Bungalow”, “Ranch”
- Living area: 2532
- Construction materials: “Stucco”, “Wood Frame”, “Block”
- Other structures: “Workshop”, “Separate Guest House”
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Cooling
- “Central Air”
- “Ceiling Fan(s)”
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Exterior Features
- “Rain Gutters”
- “Private Yard”
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Fence
- “Back Yard”
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Fireplaces
- “Insert”
- “Gas”
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Floors
- “Carpet”
- “Stone”
- “Tile”
- “Wood”
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Garage
- 1 space
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Heating
- “Forced Air”
- “Natural Gas”
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Home Owner’s Association
- Association fee includes: “No Fees”
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Interior Features
- “Eat-in Kitchen”
- “Vaulted Ceiling(s)”
- “Full Bth Master Bdrm”
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Listing
- Listing ID: 6998179
- Standard status: Active
- 44 days on market
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Location
- Subdivision name: Under 5 acres
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Lot
- 0.42 acres
- 18,110 sqft
- “Borders Preserve/Public Land”
- “Desert Front”
- “Auto Timer H2O Front”
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Energy Saving
- Green water conservation: “Tankless Ht Wtr Heat”
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Parking
- “Off Street”
- “Attached Garage”
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Possession
- “Close Of Escrow”
- “By Agreement”
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Property
- View: “Red Rocks/Boulders”, “Trees/Woods”, “Mountain(s)”
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Roof
- “Composition”
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Schools
- Elementary school: West Sedona Elementary School
- High school: Sedona Red Rock Junior/Senior High School
- High school district: Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9
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Security Features
- “Security System Owned”
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Sewer
- “Public Sewer”
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Taxes
- Annual amount: $4,512
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Utilities
- “Natural Gas Connected”
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Windows
- “Single Pane”
- “Screens”
- “Dual Pane”
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