5491 E EL SENDERO Drive, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (MLS# 7074256)

5491 E EL SENDERO Drive, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

$1,475,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,688 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 53,579 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,475,000 Last Modified: 9/01/2026

Overview

Description

Rarely does a Cave Creek property offer this much flexibility, privacy and outdoor living in one remarkable setting. Situated on 1.23 acres with no HOA and Black Mountain views, this custom territorial home combines a spacious main residence, a fully equipped guest house and an oversized 3-car/RV garage--all just minutes from the heart of Cave Creek. The main home features 3 bedrooms plus a den and 2 baths, with a dramatic great room, high ceilings and an updated kitchen with granite counters, breakfast bar and LG appliances. The generous primary suite opens through French doors to both the resort-style backyard and a secluded garden patio--an inviting spot for morning coffee or a quiet desert evening.

Supplements: The separate guest house offers exceptional versatility with its own bedroom, bath, living area and full kitchen with quartz counters. Car collectors, RV owners and hobbyists will appreciate the oversized garage with tall ceilings, plus an attached air-conditioned office/bonus room. Outdoor living takes center stage with an expansive paver patio, ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7074256

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 5491
Compass: E
Street Name: EL SENDERO
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Cave Creek
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85331
Zip4: 9001
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 211-47-112-B
Subdivision: NA
Tax Year: 2025
Assessor's Map #: 47
Legal Description (Abbrev): E 210.14F OF N 255F SW4 NE4 SE4 SEC 5
Assessor's Parcel #: 112
Assessor Parcel Ltr: B
Tax Municipality: Cave Creek
Taxes: 1709

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No

General Property Description

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: Yes
# of Interior Levels: Yes
# Bedrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 3
Approx SQFT: 2688
Price/SqFt: 548.74
Guest House SqFt: 800
Horses: N
Builder Name: Unknown
Year Built: 1993
Approx Lot SqFt: 53579
Approx Lot Acres: 1.23
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
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
Half Bathrooms: 0

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Cave Creek and Carefree Hwy
Directions: N on Cave Creek to El Sendero, W to home on S side of street

Legal Info

Township: 5N
Range: 4E
Section: 5
Lot Number: NA

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

More Information

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 3
Slab Parking Spaces: 3
Total Covered Spaces: 3

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Const - Finish

Painted: Yes
Synthetic Stucco: Yes

Roofing

Foam: Yes

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Lockbox Type

Supra: Yes

Master Bathroom

3/4 Bath Master Bdrm: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Private Toilet Room: Yes

Master Bedroom

Split: Yes

Additional Bedroom

Separate Bedroom Exit: Yes
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes
Master Bedroom Sitting Room: Yes

Flooring

Stone: Yes

Window Features

Solar Screens: Yes

Private Pool Features

Outdoor: Yes
Fenced: Yes

Dining Area

Formal: Yes

Heating

Natural Gas: Yes

View

Mountain(s): Yes

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Built-in Microwave: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
No Interior Steps: Yes

Laundry

Washer Included: Yes
Dryer Included: Yes
Inside: Yes

Other Rooms

Family Room: Yes
Bonus/Game Room: Yes
Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Technology

Cable TV Avail: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes

Fencing

Wire: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Exterior Features

Separate Guest House: Yes
Built-in BBQ: Yes
Covered Patio(s): Yes
Patio: Yes

Spa

Private: Yes
Heated: Yes

Sewer

Septic-In & Connected: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes
Over Height Garage: Yes
Shared Driveway: Yes
Extended Length Garage: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
RV Access/Parking: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
VA: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Plumbing

Gas Hot Water Heater: Yes

Utilities

APS: Yes
SW Gas: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Property Description

North/South Exposure: Yes

Landscaping

Gravel/Stone Front: Yes
Gravel/Stone Back: Yes
Desert Back: Yes
Natural Desert Front: Yes
Natural Desert Back: Yes
Synthetic Grass Back: Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: Yes

Services

City Services: Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: Yes
Agency Discl Req: Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow: Yes

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

None: Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A View: Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room Flooring: Stone Window Features: Solar Screens Private Pool Features: Outdoor; Fenced Spa: Private; Heated Dining Area: Formal Kitchen Features: Gas Range; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Pantry; Granite Counters Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Other Rooms: Family Room; Bonus/Game Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s); No Interior Steps Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Separate Guest House Parking Features: Detached; Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener; Over Height Garage; RV Access/Parking; Shared Driveway Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Synthetic Stucco Roofing: Foam Cooling: Central Air Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic-In & Connected Services: City Services Fencing: Wire Property Description: North/South Exposure Landscaping: Gravel/Stone Front; Gravel/Stone Back; Desert Back; Natural Desert Front; Natural Desert Back; Synthetic Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; VA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living

Last Updated: September - 01 - 2026