“$340,000! Payoff!”: Clearing The Coyote Pass Debt Costs A Bundle! How Much Money Has Kody Given Meri, Christine & Janelle?

Kody Brown’s management of the Coyote Pass property has sparked ongoing conflict in recent seasons of Sister Wives. The 14-acre plot in Flagstaff, Arizona, was bought by the Brown family in 2018 for $820,000. The original plan was to build four separate homes—one for each of Kody Brown’s wives, Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn—within a shared, connected living space. However, as the family faced growing tensions, separations, and shifting dynamics, the dream began to fall apart. Disagreements over the land’s future eventually led to a division of ownership and discussions about selling the property altogether, adding more strain to family ties.

The Coyote Pass property in Flagstaff has been an important part of Sister Wives since the Brown family moved from Las Vegas in season 13. The family, known for their polygamist lifestyle, settled on the land in Arizona. But in Season 19, Meri, one of Kody Brown’s ex-wives, announced she was moving to Utah to start fresh. This decision brought up problems with the future of the property. Kody and his four wives—though he’s only legally married to one now—own the land together. It’s divided into four sections, with each wife owning part and Kody sharing ownership of each piece.

A $340,000 Payment Was Made

In Sister Wives season 19, the Brown family faced money problems and had 75 days to pay off what they owed on the Coyote Pass land. If they didn’t pay on time, the bank could take the property. Meri, one of Kody’s ex-wives, had announced she was leaving and only owned part of one section of the land. Because of this, her time on the show focused on her concerns about losing everything if Kody had to sell the land. She was worried she wouldn’t get her share if things went badly and the property was taken or sold.

According to The Direct, in June 2023, US Sun reported that Kody and his ex-wife Janelle had cleared a $340,000 debt on the Coyote Pass land, officially paying it off. They also settled a separate $140,000 balance on a parcel under Robyn’s name, Kody’s current wife. According to the Fidelity National Title Agency, the land was fully paid for, suggesting a possible shift in the storyline for season 19. The latest development came in August, when Kody and Robyn listed the entire property for sale at $1.65 million, as reported by In Touch, hinting at big changes ahead.

How Much Money Christine Got

Christine Sold The Property To Kody

By August 2022, it was revealed Christine had gifted back her part of Coyote Pass to the family at a loss. Christine wished to move back to her home state of Utah and to distance herself from her husband and the rest of the wives, so she sold the property to Kody for $10. According to People, Christine chose to classify the transaction as a deed of gift, asking only $10 from her family. The land was valued at $213,420 at the time. Christine announced her separation from Kody in November 2021 and signed over the parcel in July 2022.

How Much Money Janelle Got

Janelle Got 25% Of Coyote Pass

Janelle’s share of Coyote Pass has caused conflict with Kody, with both parties claiming different ownership percentages. Initially, Kody claimed to own a majority of the land, while Janelle and Meri asserted they each had 25%. However, recent reports indicate Kody has redivided the property, giving him and Robyn 50% ownership each, with Janelle and Meri each receiving 25% ownership. Janelle has also hired a lawyer to represent her interests in the matter, as reported by People.

How Much Money Meri Got

Janelle & Meri Are Still Reliant On Kody & Robyn

At first, Starcasm_ig on Instagram reported that Kody transferred ownership of a smaller Coyote Pass plot to Meri and Janelle for just ten dollars. However, the outlet later corrected the story, revealing that Kody gave them a larger share than first believed. Updated records show four family members now co-own the two larger lots, which each have distinct acreage, and are also dividing the two smaller, equally sized plots.