8239 E CAREFREE Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377 (MLS# 6335274)

8239 E CAREFREE Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377

$2,000,000

Stunning views, home and outdoor entertaining areas, with thousands of feet of open space to the South. See what over a million dollars in renovations does!!

One of the most beautiful sights you'll enljoy at this home is to enter the rear yard, with the disappearing doors revealing this view of water and fire features, golf course and mountain views. Note some of the wired in heaters above the living space.

Breathtaking remake of a Classic Carefree home, in one of the town's quietest areas and bordering the Desert Forest Golf Course.

Sweeping Great Room as seen from the front entrance. The Great Room is the favorite style of room for entertaining. You will always be with your guests!

Enormous kitchen island with bar (1 of 1

This amazing lower master bedroom suite, is one of two in the home, with fireplace and patio access.

In a quiet area of original Carefree, you'll enjoy this totally renovated residence on the Desert Forest Golf Course, with no HOA!

The driveway is paver covered all the way into the motorcourt

motorcourt and arch entry at night (1 of

There's a wood burning fireplace and seating in the large entry courtyard

Great Room fireplace from behind the sof

Comforting fires both inside and outback!

Great Room from along the Kitchen Island

Viking48inch dual fuel professional rang

dining area of the Great Room with patio

This window of ornate metal work, perfectly frames the dining area of the Great Room

office with outside patio entry (1 of 1)

Entrance to the private office is on the left, and the main home entry on the right

With thousands of feet of open space to the South, this residence is in one of Carefree's quietest areas, yet minutes from the Town Center.

A sunset every night from this stunning resort property!

There's an upstairs patio with big views of the golf course and mountains

With large covered patios, this BBQ center with bar, showcases the pool and spa.

Although the property is along the Desert Forest Golf Course, you will have maximum privacy with this boulder landscaped hill.

There's a gas firepit on the edge of the boulder hill, along with landscaping lighting, to provide a stunning evening setting.

upstair bedroom 2 Cowboy Bedroom (1 of 1

Upstairs Master Suite toward the entry (

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 3,800 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 43,699 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,000,000 List Date: 1/01/2022 Last Modified: 2/27/2026

Description

See what a million dollar 3-stage renovation and addition can do to produce a landmark Carefree retreat with no HOA and nestled along the world-class Desert Forest Golf Course. A complete entertainer's chef kitchen. Be sure to see supplement remarks on the remarkable kitchen features, including a Viking 48'' pro dual-fuel range w/dbl ovens, built-in Subzero, huge island w/ leathered granite finished counter with a hammered copper farmhouse sink, a sunken wet bar, and disappearing doors that lead to a most private desert oasis with negative edge pool and spa amidst open vistas of the golf course and Black Mountain. Multiple cozy areas for your guests to gather and revel in this well-crafted landscaped paradise, Buyer to verify square footage. 743 sq.ft covered patio living area too.

Supplements: Mechanical has been recently updated. The outdoor patio contains a number of built in infra red heaters. There is a also a full master suite and bath upstairs with walk-in closet, several additional guest rooms/offices. Kitchen: Chef's kitchen includes Viking 48" Professional Dual-Fuel Range with two ovens, 6-burners and a griddle, Viking Professional Microwave, Built-in Subzero Oven-and-Under Refrigerator/Freezer and a 132-bottle capacity Subzero Wine Refrigerator. The huge island is topped with a leather-finish granite and features a hammered copper farmhouse sink, an Asko dishwasher , hidden electric outlets with ample prep space and storage.And a rooftop patio. Pool and spa are managed by the IAquaLink web-based management system, and landscape irrigation handledby Hydrawise system front and back, with remote capabilities. There are 4 fireplaces, living rooma dn bedroom are gas, courtyard is grandfathered in for wood burning fires, and there's an outdoor fire pit in the rear. The new septic tank was added to increase capacity after the downstairs Master Suite was constructed. From a new septic up to a new roof, with an entirely new downstairs master suite with patio entry, to the addition of extra garage with epoxy floors,,

More Information MLS# 6335274

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Sold Price: $2,000,000 Status: Closed Current Price: $2,000,000 List Date: 2021-12-27

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 26 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 55 CAREFREE FORE MCR 011030 Assessor's Parcel #: 56 Tax Municipality: Carefree Taxes: 3705 Map Code/Grid: F37 House Number: 8239 Compass: E Street Name: CAREFREE St Suffix: Drive City/Town Code: Carefree State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85377 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 216-26-056 Subdivision: CAREFREE FORE Tax Year: 2021

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 2 Full Bathrooms: 3 Half Bathrooms: 1 Approx SQFT: 3800 Price/SqFt: 526.32 Approx Lot SqFt: 43699 Approx Lot Acres: 1.003 Flood Zone: No Horses: N Builder Name: custom Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District High School District: Cave Creek Unified District Elementary School: Black Mountain Elementary School Jr. High School: Cactus Shadows High School High School: Cactus Shadows High School Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: Yes Fireplace YN: Yes Fireplaces Total: 3 Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 2 # Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 3.5 Year Built: 1993

Legal Info

Range: 4E Section: 36 Township: 6N Lot Number: 55

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Const - Finish

Painted: 1 Stucco: 1

Roofing

Built-Up: 1 Tile: 1 Foam: 1

Pmt & Rate Info

Down Payment: 0 Total Asum Mnth Pmts: 0

Association & Fees

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

Showing Notification Methods

Text: 1 Email: 1 Phone Call: 1

Lockbox Type

None: 1

Architecture

Territorial/Santa Fe: 1

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1 Separate Shwr & Tub: 1 Double Vanity: 1 Private Toilet Room: 1 Bidet: 1

Master Bedroom

Split: 1 Upstairs: 1 Downstairs: 1

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Downstairs: 1 Separate Bedroom Exit: 1 Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Family Rm: 1 Fireplace Master Bdr: 1 Gas Fireplace: 1 Exterior Fireplace: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Tile: 1

Window Features

Solar Screens: 1 Dual Pane: 1

Private Pool Features

Fenced: 1 Heated: 1

Community Features

Golf: 1

Dining Area

Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Breakfast Bar: 1 Dining in LR/GR: 1

Heating

Natural Gas: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Oven: 1 Gas Range: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Built-in Microwave: 1 Multiple Ovens: 1 Pantry: 1 Range/Oven Elec: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Granite Counters: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment: 1 Central Air: 1

Interior Features

9+ Flat Ceilings: 1 Wet Bar: 1 Water Softener Owned: 1

Laundry

Washer Included: 1 Dryer Included: 1 Engy Star (See Rmks): 1 Inside: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: 1

Technology

Pre-Wire Srnd Snd: 1 Cable TV Avail: 1 High Speed Internet: 1

Fencing

Block: 1 Wrought Iron: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Balcony: 1 Built-in BBQ: 1 Covered Patio(s): 1 Patio: 1 Other: 1

Spa

Private: 1 Heated: 1

Sewer

Septic-In & Connected: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 0 Total Covered Spaces: 3 Garage Spaces: 3

Parking Features

Extended Length Garage: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Energy/Green Feature

Multi-Zones: 1

Utilities

APS: 1 SW Gas: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Existing 1st Loan Terms

Non Assumable: 1

Property Description

Golf Course Lot: 1 North/South Exposure: 1

Landscaping

Gravel/Stone Front: 1 Gravel/Stone Back: 1 Desert Front: 1 Desert Back: 1 Auto Timer H2O Front: 1 Auto Timer H2O Back: 1 Irrigation Front: 1 Irrigation Back: 1

Services

City Services: 1

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated: 2009 Floor Partial/Full: Full Plmbg Yr Updated: 2014 Plmbg Partial/Full: Partial Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2019 Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Partial Roof Yr Updated: 2010 Roof Partial/Full: Full Kitchen Yr Updated: 2009 Kitchen Partial/Full: Full Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2011 Bath(s) Partial/Full: Full Rm Adtn Yr Updated: 2011 Rm Adtn Partial/Full: Full

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn: 480-488-9508 List Agent Hme Phn 2: 602-377-0060 List Agent Cell Phn2: 602-377-0060

Disclosures

Agency Discl Req: 1

Possession

By Agreement: 1 Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

None: 1

Sold Info

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

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Mule Train & Cave Creek Directions: North on Mule Train, turn right on Carefree Drive. Residence is on the right. Geo Lat: 33.825413 Geo Lon: -111.90171

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2022-01-20 Under Contract Date: 2022-01-10 Close of Escrow Date: 2022-01-31 Sold Price: $2,000,000

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Territorial/Santa Fe View: Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Bidet Master Bedroom: Split; Upstairs; Downstairs Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Downstairs; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace Flooring: Carpet; Tile Window Features: Solar Screens; Dual Pane Private Pool Features: Fenced; Heated Spa: Private; Heated Community Features: Golf Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar; Dining in LR/GR Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Range/Oven Elec; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Engy Star (See Rmks); Inside Interior Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings; Wet Bar; Water Softener Owned Technology: Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Other Parking Features: Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Built-Up; Tile; Foam Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment Heating: Natural Gas Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic-In & Connected Services: City Services Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block Property Description: Golf Course Lot; North/South Exposure Landscaping: Gravel/Stone Front; Gravel/Stone Back; Desert Front; Desert Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back; Irrigation Front; Irrigation Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: By Agreement; Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear Existing 1st Loan Terms: Non Assumable New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Agency Discl Req

Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: February - 27 - 2026