8132 E SERENE Street, Carefree, AZ 85377 (MLS# 6981639)

8132 E SERENE Street, Carefree, AZ 85377

$1,800,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,553 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 41,106 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,800,000 Last Modified: 10/01/2026

Overview

Description

Located in the picturesque, rolling hills of Carefree is a treasure of a home extensively renovated in 2005 with views that are unparalleled. Greeted by a charming paved front patio and whimsical, artistic gates, you enter through the foyer and are taken away by uninterrupted mountain views that are grand and sweeping. Fabulous open floorplan lends itself to entertaining. Eat in chef's kitchen with oversized island and an abundance of custom cabinetry, walk in pantry. Floorplan is thoughtful, with a primary suite that offers private den / office space. Backyard is rich in specimen quality native desert plants and a refreshing pool. Oversized patios offer opportunities to dine al fresco. Continued below

Supplements: Set just apart from the main home, an artist's casita offers a private, inspiring retreat. Bathed in natural light and surrounded by desert flora, it's ideal as a studio, guest space, or quiet sanctuary for creative work. Together, the home and casita create a peaceful compound, perfect for those seeking solitude, inspiration, and the timeless beau ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 6981639

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 8132
Compass: E
Street Name: SERENE
St Suffix: Street
City/Town Code: Carefree
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85377
Zip4: 9608
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 216-26-562
Subdivision: Carefree
Tax Year: 2025
Assessor's Map #: 26
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 2 CAREFREE FORE LOTS 6 AND 8 REPLAT AMD MCR
Assessor's Parcel #: 562
Tax Municipality: Carefree
Taxes: 2626

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: 4
Half Bathrooms: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 5
Approx SQFT: 4553
Price/SqFt: 395.34
Guest House SqFt: 972
Horses: N
Builder Name: 3 Hawk Construction
Year Built: 1974
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes
Approx Lot SqFt: 41106
Approx Lot Acres: 0.944
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

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Cave Creek & Mule Train
Directions: North on Cave Creek Rd to Mule Train turn left to Carefree Dr turn right to Mule Train left to Serene turn right to house on the left

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2026-10-01
Under Contract Date: 2026-09-05
Close of Escrow Date: 2026-10-01

Legal Info

Township: 6N
Range: 4E
Section: 36
Lot Number: 2

More Information

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 3
Carport Spaces: Yes
Total Covered Spaces: 4
Slab Parking Spaces: 0

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings

Sold Info

Loan Type: Cash
Payment Type: Other
Closing Cost Split: Normal - N
Buyer Concession $/%: %
Seller Concession $/%: $
Buyer Concession to Seller: 0
Seller Concession to Buyer: 0

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Const - Finish

Painted: Yes
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

None: Yes

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: Yes
Separate Shwr & Tub: 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

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
Fireplace Master Bdr: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Concrete: Yes
Tile: Yes

Private Pool Features

Outdoor: Yes

Dining Area

Formal: Yes
Breakfast Bar: Yes
Breakfast Nook: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

View

Desert: Yes
Mountain(s): Yes

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Electric Oven: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Built-in Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Walk-in Pantry: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes

Interior Features

No Interior Steps: Yes

Laundry

Washer Included: Yes
Dryer Included: Yes
Inside: Yes

Other Rooms

Bonus/Game Room: Yes
Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
Separate Workshop: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Technology

Cable TV Avail: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes

Fencing

Wrought Iron: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Exterior Features

Separate Guest House: Yes
Covered Patio(s): Yes
Patio: Yes

Spa

None: Yes

Sewer

Septic-In & Connected: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Plumbing

Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss: Yes

Utilities

APS: Yes
SW Gas: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front: Yes
Desert Back: Yes

Services

City Services: Yes

Other Structures

Workshop: Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: Yes
Agency Discl Req: Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow: Yes

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

Pets OK (See Rmrks): Yes
No Visible Truck Trailer RV Boat: Yes
Rental OK (See Rmks): Yes
Not Managed: Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A View: Desert; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room Fireplace Features: Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Tile Private Pool Features: Outdoor Spa: None Dining Area: Formal; Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook Kitchen Features: Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Other Rooms: Bonus/Game Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Separate Workshop Interior Features: No Interior Steps Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s); Patio; Separate Guest House Other Structures: Workshop Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Foam Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Forced Air Plumbing: Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic-In & Connected Services: City Services Fencing: Wrought Iron Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back Lockbox Type: None Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Office Phone: 480-488-2400

Office Email: bret.lamberson@russlyon.com

Last Updated: October - 01 - 2026