The Mystery Castle
Needs Our Help!
Preserve Phoenix’s Friends of Mystery Castle has been fighting to save this historic gem. We are happy to share that the Mystery Castle Historical Foundation has sold the castle to Harrell Family of Companies in March 2026.
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Community Forum - May 2nd
The selection of this preservation-focused investor-real estate development team was the result of a thorough process of community input, an intensive exploration of preservation, development, and property management options, as well as the vetting of non-profit organizations and private investor-development teams for their aligned vision, financial capacity, successful track record of rehabilitation projects, and operational success to sustain the property for the long-term.
As a continuation of this community engagement process, we are hosting a Community Forum on Saturday May 2nd, 2026, 2-4pm at the South Mountain Community Library (see the below flyer for more information). Erick Harrell of Harrell Family of Companies will present his plans to preserve the Mystery Castle and the phased development of the property, followed by a Q/A discussion. Please bring your questions and join us.
What is the Mystery Castle?
The tales that surround the history of Phoenix’s Mystery Castle heighten the mystery. However, what is known is in itself interesting.
Learn about the history of this spectacular mystery located near South Mountain.
One of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
The Mystery Castle is recognized as one of America’s 11 most endangered historic places by the National Trust for Historic Places. Find out what that means for our preservation efforts.
Want to get involved?
If you are passionate about saving the Mystery Castle, Friends of Mystery Castle is growing its team of supporters and volunteers who assist with tasks such as on-site cleanups, fundraising, and community outreach.
