The $1.5 Million Final Chapter: How The Sister Wives Divided The Coyote Pass Fortune
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The Tumultuous Timeline and Property Breakdown
The purchase of the 12-acre Coyote Pass property in Flagstaff, Arizona, began in 2018, with the intention of building four separate homes for Kody and his four wives—Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn—on individually deeded parcels. The dream quickly devolved into a financial and emotional nightmare, with disputes over building plans, property lines, and the overall vision for the compound. The land was originally purchased for $820,000, but the family struggled to pay off the balloon payment and cover the ongoing property taxes. The final sale, which involved a complex transfer of deeds and ownership structures among the remaining parties, saw the property sell for $1.5 million.Key Coyote Pass Parcel Sales and Values (2025)
The total Coyote Pass property was divided into five parcels. Christine Brown had previously sold her interest in her parcel to Kody and Robyn for a nominal $10 in 2020, concerned about the upcoming balloon payment on the land. The final $1.5 million sale involved the remaining parcels, with specific figures revealing the complex nature of the transaction: * Kody and Robyn's Parcel (2.42 acres): Sold for $305,000. * A Third Section (4.48 acres): Sold for $400,000. * Total Sale Price: $1.5 million for the entire compound. The property was a financial burden for years, with Kody and Robyn even purchasing a large home in Flagstaff in October 2024, raising questions about their financial priorities while the Coyote Pass land sat undeveloped.The Bitter Financial Fallout and Division of Profits
The real drama following the sale centers on the division of the $1.5 million profit. With the family structure fractured—Christine having left, and Janelle and Meri also separating from Kody—the once-shared asset became a source of intense negotiation and conflict. The property was co-owned by the Kody Brown Family LLC, and the division was not a simple four-way split. Janelle Brown, in particular, was shown on *Sister Wives* confronting Kody about the finances, demanding "receipts" and a clear accounting of the money. Janelle had invested significant personal funds into the land, including living on her parcel in an RV for a period, which she felt entitled her to a substantial return.The Kody and Robyn Advantage
A significant point of contention is the share Kody and Robyn Brown received. Prior to the land trading hands, Kody and Robyn owned 50% of the property, which allowed them to take a disproportionate share of the final $1.5 million sale. This outcome has fueled fan speculation and accusations that Kody and Robyn financially benefited the most from the family's collective investment, leaving Janelle and Meri to fight for their fair share. The financial arrangement was further complicated by the fact that Kody and Robyn used family money to purchase their private home, a point Janelle and Meri have reportedly used to argue that a portion of the house down payment should be paid back to them from the Coyote Pass profits. The entire situation highlights the precarious financial and legal reality of plural marriage, where shared assets become liabilities upon separation.The End of the Flagstaff Dream and Future Plans
The sale of Coyote Pass definitively closes the door on the Brown family’s grand plan to build a cohesive, multi-home compound in Flagstaff, Arizona. The land was intended to be the permanent foundation for their plural lifestyle, a place where all the children could grow up together and the wives could live in close proximity. The failure to develop the land and the subsequent sale symbolize the complete breakdown of the family unit.What’s Next for the Sister Wives?
* Janelle Brown: Following her separation from Kody, Janelle has focused on her children and her independent life. She has been vocal about ensuring she receives the money she is owed from the Coyote Pass sale to secure her own future. * Meri Brown: Meri, who also officially separated from Kody, was a co-owner of one of the 2.42-acre plots. Her share of the sale is crucial for her financial independence and her continued focus on her B&B, Lizzie’s Heritage Inn, and other business ventures. * Christine Brown: Christine, who was the first to leave Kody and move back to Utah, has already financially settled her part of the Coyote Pass debt. She is now happily married to David Woolley and continues to be a fan favorite. * Kody and Robyn Brown: The remaining couple now reside in their large Flagstaff home, which they purchased in 2024. The profit from the Coyote Pass sale will likely solidify their financial position, allowing them to move on from the property drama, though the emotional and relational costs remain high. The Coyote Pass property, once a symbol of the Brown family’s hope for a unified future, ultimately became the physical manifestation of their financial and relational collapse. The $1.5 million sale not only provided a cash injection but also forced a final, painful confrontation over money, bringing the long-running Flagstaff chapter of the *Sister Wives* story to a close.
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