7917 E CAVE CREEK Road, Carefree, AZ 85377 (MLS# 6961858)

$1,495,000

7917 E CAVE CREEK Road
Carefree, AZ 85377
MLS# 6961858
4 beds | 6 baths

Black Mountain views provide a stunning natural backdrop on 1.62 acres, offering privacy and adding character and a true sense of place to this Carefree retreat.

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A private desert retreat featuring a sprawling layout, refreshing heated pool, and breathtaking Sonoran Desert surroundings.

Gourmet kitchen showcasing dual islands ideal for prep, entertaining, and casual seating, complemented by granite countertops, custom wood cabinetry, artisan pendant lighting, new SubZero, JennAir gas range and a stunning stone range hood, all opening to the main living area.

Custom wood front door with wrought-iron detailing, set within a covered entry and paver walkway.

Light-filled front entry and dining area featuring a custom wood door, arched windows, and elegant chandelier.

Open-concept dining area with abundant light flows into entry way and flexible room

Open-concept dining area flows into a flexible room with windows providing abundant natural light.

Virtually staged flex room staged as sitting area.

Expansive chef’s kitchen showcasing dual islands for prep and gathering, granite countertops, custom wood cabinetry, artisan pendant lighting, stainless steel appliances, including Professional grade JennAir gas range, new SubZero, and a statement stone range hood.

Kitchen featuring dual islands, Sub-Zero refrigerator, JennAir gas cooktop, and a light-filled sitting area.

Expansive gourmet kitchen featuring dual islands with granite countertops, custom wood cabinetry, decorative pendant lighting, a striking stone range hood, and a built-in wine storage area.

Gourmet kitchen featuring new SubZero refrigerator.

Gourmet kitchen featuring professional grade JennAir range and stone statement hood.

Expansive open-concept living space that flows seamlessly into the chef’s kitchen, ideal for both relaxed living and refined entertaining.

Bright living area with expansive windows that fill the space with natural light.

Inviting living area with large windows and plantation shutters, filling the space with natural light and offering a seamless indoor-outdoor feel.

Inviting living room showcasing a fireplace with custom built-in niches, large windows with plantation shutters, and plenty of natural light creating a warm and comfortable gathering space with Mountain View’s.

Spacious great room with architectural niches and open to gourmet kitchen.

Bright family room with plantation shutters framing mountain views, along with a built-in cabinet featuring wine storage and serving space.

Laundry room features a utility sink as wall as ample cabinet space on both sides.

Stylish powder room showcasing a stone countertop vanity, oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, and a plantation shutter window that adds charm and natural light.

Primary bedroom offers large windows with mountain views and direct patio access through private doors.

Primary bedroom offers a built-in cabinetry area suitable for a coffee bar, beverage center, or additional storage, with plumbing pre-stubbed for a future sink.

Primary bathroom with dual sinks and ample storage. His and hers closets off the bathroom.

Primary bathroom with dual sinks and ample storage.

Primary bathroom with jetted soaking tub, walk-in shower, and abundant natural light.

Spacious walk-in shower with tile surround, built-in bench and three shower heads.

First of two primary closets, pre-plumbed for a washer and dryer.

Primary bathroom features two separate closets.

Second bedroom featuring a private half bath and ample natural light.

Bedrooms 2 and 3 each have a private half bath and share a walk-in shower with a bench and two shower heads.

Third bedroom with direct access to the pool area, abundant natural light, and mountain and desert views.

Dedicated pool bath with shower, conveniently accessible from the pool area.

Detached casita with tile flooring, bright natural light, ceiling fan, and private exterior entrance and private garage.

Detached casita featuring a wet bar, full bath, and bright, open living space.

Covered patio with paver flooring overlooking the pool and desert landscape.

Backyard with a solar-heated pool featuring a Baja deck with umbrella and views of Black Mountain and the surrounding desert.

Virtually staged backyard patio featuring a covered entertaining area, pool, and generous space for outdoor dining and lounging.

Aerial view showcasing the home’s private setting, pool, and sweeping desert and mountain surroundings.

Peaceful sunset view over the pool, showcasing desert skies and tranquil mountain surroundings.

Charming pergola seating area surrounded by natural desert landscaping and open views.

Aerial view highlighting the home’s expansive lot, pool, and panoramic mountain and desert views.

Expansive 3,118 sq ft home set on 1.62 acres with mountain views, featuring a detached casita and private desert setting.

Inviting paver driveway, covered portico, and attached 2-car garage on one side and 1-car garage attached to Casita, all set against a serene desert and mountain backdrop.

Covered motor court with paver driveway, columns, and access to the two garages, detached casita and front entry.

Property Description
Experience elevated desert living on 1.62 acres with no HOA, perfectly positioned to capture stunning Black Mountain views and wide-open Sonoran Desert surroundings. This thoughtfully designed property offers a rare combination of privacy, flexibility, and versatility--ideal as a primary residence, second home, or investment opportunity. The main residence features expansive windows that frame the natural landscape, filling the home with light and seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. The chef's kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, complete with Sub-Zero refrigeration, Jenn-Air 6-burner gas cooktop, dual islands, walk-in pantry, and generous prep space.

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Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Ownership: Fee Simple

Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No

List Price: $1,495,000

Status: Active

Current Price: $1,495,000

List Date: 2025-12-30

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 83

Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 128 CAREFREE ARIZONA MCR

Assessor's Parcel #: 128

Tax Municipality: Carefree

Taxes: 2601

House Number: 7917

Compass: E

Street Name: CAVE CREEK

St Suffix: Road

City/Town Code: Carefree

State/Province: AZ

Zip Code: 85377

Zip4: 4220

County Code: Maricopa

Assessor Number: 216-83-128

Subdivision: CAREFREE ARIZONA

Tax Year: 2025

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached

# of Interior Levels: 1

Full Bathrooms: 4

Half Bathrooms: 2

Approx SQFT: 3118

Price/SqFt: 479.47

Approx Lot SqFt: 70567

Approx Lot Acres: 1.62

Flood Zone: No

Guest House SqFt: 340

Horses: N

Builder Name: Unknown

Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District

High School District: Cave Creek Unified District

Elementary School: Black Mountain Elementary School

Jr. High School: Sonoran Trails Middle School

High School: Cactus Shadows High School

Community Pool Y/N: No

Private Pool Y/N: Yes

Fireplace YN: Yes

Fireplaces Total: 1

Marketing Name: Carefree

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence

Exterior Stories: 1

# Bedrooms: 4

Total Bathrooms: 6

Year Built: 2008

Legal Info

Range: 4E

Section: 35

Township: 6N

Lot Number: 128

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Const - Finish

Painted: 1

Stucco: 1

Roofing

Tile: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N

PAD Fee Y/N: N

Com Facilities Distr: N

Land Lease Fee Y/N: N

Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings

Text: 1

Phone Call: 1

Lockbox Type

Supra: 1

Architecture

Ranch: 1

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1

Separate Shwr & Tub: 1

Double Vanity: 1

Private Toilet Room: 1

Tub with Jets: 1

Bidet: 1

Master Bedroom

Split: 1

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Split: 1

Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1

Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1

Fireplace Features

Insert: 1

Fireplace Family Rm: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1

Tile: 1

Window Features

Dual Pane: 1

ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows: 1

Private Pool Features

Outdoor: 1

Heated: 1

Solar Thermal Sys: 1

Variable Speed Pump: 1

Dining Area

Formal: 1

Eat-in Kitchen: 1

Breakfast Bar: 1

Breakfast Nook: 1

Heating

Heat Pump: 1

ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment: 1

View

Desert: 1

Mountain(s): 1

Kitchen Features

Built-In Gas Oven: 1

Dishwasher: 1

Kitchen Island: 1

Built-in Microwave: 1

Refrigerator: 1

Walk-in Pantry: 1

Gas Cooktop: 1

Granite Counters: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1

Programmable Thmstat: 1

Central Air: 1

Heat Pump: 1

Interior Features

9+ Flat Ceilings: 1

Water Softener Owned: 1

Soft Water Loop: 1

Laundry

Washer Hookup: 1

Gas Dryer Hookup: 1

220 V Dryer Hookup: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Family Room: 1

Great Room: 1

Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Road Access Type

City Street: 1

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: 1

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: 1

Technology

High Speed Internet: 1

Fencing

Back Yard: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Separate Guest House: 1

Covered Patio(s): 1

Gazebo: 1

Spa

None: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 6

Total Covered Spaces: 3

Garage Spaces: 3

Parking Features

Attached Garage: 1

Direct Access: 1

Garage Door Opener: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1

VA: 1

Conventional: 1

Plumbing

Gas Hot Water Heater: 1

Utilities

APS: 1

SW Gas: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Conventional: 1

Existing 1st Loan Terms

Non Assumable: 1

Landscaping

Desert Front: 1

Desert Back: 1

Natural Desert Front: 1

Natural Desert Back: 1

Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1

Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1

Services

City Services: 1

Items Updated

Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2014

Pool Yr Updated: 2015

Pool Partial/Full: Full

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1

Vicinity of an Airport: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

None: 1

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Tom Darlington and Cave Creek Road

Directions: Travel east from Tom Darlington on Cave Creek Road. Home is on the right before Mule Train Road.

Geo Lat: 33.817366

Geo Lon: -111.911199

Miscellaneous

Home Warranty: 1

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A

Architecture: Ranch

View: Desert; Mountain(s)

Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Tub with Jets; Bidet

Master Bedroom: Split

Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet

Fireplace Features: Insert; Fireplace Family Rm

Flooring: Carpet; Tile

Window Features: Dual Pane; ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows

Private Pool Features: Outdoor; Heated; Solar Thermal Sys; Variable Speed Pump

Spa: None

Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook

Kitchen Features: Built-In Gas Oven; Gas Cooktop; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island

Laundry: Washer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; 220 V Dryer Hookup

Other Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn

Interior Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings; Water Softener Owned; Soft Water Loop

Technology: High Speed Internet

Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s); Gazebo; Separate Guest House

Parking Features: Attached Garage; Direct Access; Garage Door Opener

Road Access Type: City Street

Road Surface Type: Asphalt

Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road

Construction: Wood Frame

Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco

Roofing: Tile

Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Heat Pump; Programmable Thmstat

Heating: Heat Pump; ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater

Utilities: APS; SW Gas

Water Source: City Water

Sewer: Septic Tank

Services: City Services

Fencing: Back Yard

Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Natural Desert Front; Natural Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back

Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call

Lockbox Type: Supra

Possession: Close of Escrow

Association Fee Incl: No Fees

Existing 1st Loan: Conventional

Existing 1st Loan Terms: Non Assumable

New Financing: Cash; VA; Conventional

Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Vicinity of an Airport

Supplements

A standout feature is the detached casita with its own private garage, offering an ideal setup for guests, multigenerational living, or potential rental income. The outdoor living experience is equally impressive, with a resort-style pool, dedicated full pool bath, and multiple patio areas to enjoy Arizona's sunsets and star-filled skies. With no HOA restrictions, this property offers added freedom and flexibility rarely found in the area. Conveniently located near Carefree and North Scottsdale dining, shopping, and golf, while still providing a peaceful desert retreat. A unique opportunity to own a property that blends space, views, and lifestyle versatility in one exceptional setting.

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Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Updated: April - 21 - 2026