8956 E VENUS Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377

New Listing
$1,374,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,814 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 47,025 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,374,000 List Date: 9/09/2026 Last Modified: 9/09/2026

Overview

Description

Stunning custom Sonoran estate on 1.08 acres in coveted Carefree -- fully remodeled in 2024 with fresh 2026 updates and sweeping Desert Mountain views. Soaring 20-foot vaulted ceilings, skylights, and brand-new Sunstone flooring flow through open living areas with two wood-burning fireplaces. The showpiece kitchen dazzles: quartz waterfall counters, custom two-tone cabinets with rose gold hardware, Café Line appliances, floor-to-ceiling quartz backsplash, and dedicated skylight. Primary suite features a walk-in closet, private exit, and spa ensuite with marble floors, vessel sinks, and soaking tub. Out back: wraparound patio with built-in BBQ, refinished pool, synthetic putting green with hole lights, outdoor sound system, and solar landscape lighting -- set against Arizona sunsets.

Supplements: Inside, every detail has been thoughtfully considered: wood-casing windows, real wood doors, plantation shutters, and neutral-toned walls that let the architecture breathe. The chef's kitchen also features an under-mount sink beneath a rose gold gooseneck faucet, peninsula seating for many, a stainless hood, and a brand-new built-in pantry. A separ ...

Listing Details MLS# 7077250

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number
8956
Compass
E
Street Name
VENUS
St Suffix
Drive
City/Town Code
Carefree
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85377
Country
US
County Code
Maricopa
Assessor Number
219-11-034
Subdivision
VELVET SHADOWS
Tax Year
2025
Assessor's Map #
11
Legal Description (Abbrev)
LOT 25 VELVET SHADOWS MCR 010425
Assessor's Parcel #
34
Tax Municipality
Carefree
Taxes
1711.98

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
2
Total Bathrooms
2
Approx SQFT
2814
Price/SqFt
488.27
Horses
N
Builder Name
Unkown
Year Built
1980
Approx Lot SqFt
47025
Approx Lot Acres
1.08
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
Pima & Stage Coach
Directions
Please refer to your Navigation

Legal Info

Township
6N
Range
5E
Section
31
Lot Number
25

Basement

Basement Y/N
N

More Information

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated
2026
Floor Partial/Full
Partial
Wiring Yr Updated
2024
Wiring Partial/Full
Partial
Plmbg Yr Updated
2024
Plmbg Partial/Full
Partial
Roof Yr Updated
2024
Roof Partial/Full
Partial
Kitchen Yr Updated
2024
Kitchen Partial/Full
Full
Bath(s) Yr Updated
2024
Bath(s) Partial/Full
Full
Pool Yr Updated
2024
Pool Partial/Full
Partial

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces
3
Slab Parking Spaces
4
Total Covered Spaces
3

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service
Aligned Showings
Text
Yes
Phone Call
Yes

Special Listing Cond

N/A
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Const - Finish

Painted
Yes
Stucco
Yes

Roofing

Built-Up
Yes
Foam
Yes

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N
Y
HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation
Yes
HOA Transfer Fee
150
HOA Fee
60
HOA Paid Frequency
Annually
HOA Name
Carefree Shadows
HOA Telephone
480-575-8032
Special Assessment HOA
No
HOA 2 Y/N
N
PAD Fee Y/N
N
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee
0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%
$
Prepaid Association Fees HOA
0
Disclosure Fees HOA
0
Other Fees HOA
0
Land Lease Fee Y/N
N
Rec Center Fee Y/N
N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv
5

Lockbox Type

Supra
Yes

Architecture

Spanish
Yes

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm
Yes
Separate Shwr & Tub
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
Private Toilet Room
Yes

Additional Bedroom

Separate Bedroom Exit
Yes
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet
Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Living Rm
Yes
Fireplace Master Bdr
Yes

Flooring

Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Window Features

Dual Pane
Yes
Wood Frames
Yes

Private Pool Features

Play Pool
Yes

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path
Yes

Dining Area

Formal
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Breakfast Bar
Yes
Breakfast Room
Yes
Dining in LR/GR
Yes
Dining in FR
Yes

Heating

Electric
Yes

View

Desert
Yes
Panoramic
Yes
Mountain(s)
Yes

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Electric Oven
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Built-in Microwave
Yes
Non-laminate Counter
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Electric Cooktop
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Programmable Thmstat
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Interior Features

Skylight(s)
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Water Softener Owned
Yes
Soft Water Loop
Yes

Laundry

Washer Included
Yes
Dryer Included
Yes
In Garage
Yes

Other Rooms

Family Room
Yes
Great Room
Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N
N

Road Access Type

City Street
Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt
Yes

Technology

Cable TV Avail
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes

Fencing

Block
Yes
Wrought Iron
Yes

Water Source

City Water
Yes

Exterior Features

Built-in BBQ
Yes
Covered Deck
Yes
Covered Patio(s)
Yes
Patio
Yes

Spa

None
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes
Septic-In & Connected
Yes

Parking Features

Extended Length Garage
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
RV Access/Parking
Yes

New Financing

Cash
Yes
VA
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Plumbing

Electric Hot Wtr Htr
Yes

Utilities

APS
Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Other (See Remarks)
Yes

Existing 1st Loan Terms

Non Assumable
Yes

Property Description

North/South Exposure
Yes
Borders Common Area
Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front
Yes
Desert Back
Yes
Natural Desert Back
Yes
Synthetic Grass Back
Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Front
Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Back
Yes
Auto Timer H2O Front
Yes
Auto Timer H2O Back
Yes

Services

City Services
Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail
Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow
Yes

Association Fee Incl

Common Area Maint
Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

Pets OK (See Rmrks)
Yes
Rental OK (See Rmks)
Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Spanish View: Desert; Panoramic; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr Flooring: Tile; Vinyl Window Features: Dual Pane; Wood Frames Private Pool Features: Play Pool Spa: None Community Features: Biking/Walking Path Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar; Dining in LR/GR; Dining in FR; Breakfast Room Kitchen Features: Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Non-laminate Counter Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; In Garage Other Rooms: Family Room; Great Room Interior Features: Skylight(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); Water Softener Owned; Soft Water Loop Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Covered Deck; Covered Patio(s); Patio Parking Features: Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener; RV Access/Parking Road Access Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Built-Up; Foam Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat Heating: Electric Plumbing: Electric Hot Wtr Htr Utilities: APS Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic Tank; Septic-In & Connected Services: City Services Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block Property Description: North/South Exposure; Borders Common Area Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Natural Desert Back; Synthetic Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint Existing 1st Loan: Other (See Remarks) Existing 1st Loan Terms: Non Assumable New Financing: Cash; VA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
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Listing Office: W and Partners, LLC
Last Updated: September - 09 - 2026
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