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Newest Carefree Single Family Homes for Sale

$1,957,000
4 Beds 5.5 Baths 6753154 MLS 4,019 SqFt.
Quality & Luxury abound throughout this wonderful estate consisting of a gorgeous detached guest house with kitchenette, an incredible oversized garage with RV parking and the amazingly well-built custom 3,500 sq/ft main home ideally located on .97 acres close to the heart of Carefree offering an array of world class amenities. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this quiet, scenic desert setting with mountain views, superior construction and low maintenance. A beautiful gated courtyard welcomes you to the heart of the estate. Step into the main home and be enchanted by the exquisite attention to detail and high-end finishes starting with the great room which boasts soaring ceilings adorned with lighted vigas, flagstone flooring, solid alder woodwork, curved walls, arched ceilings and a disappearing patio door to the back patio. The kitchen with multiple ovens, a 6 burner gas range with pot filler, Brazilian granite counters, convenient double islands, breakfast bar, wet bar, wine fridge, walk-in pantry and whole house vacuum sweep is impressive. The adjacent dining room offers lovely mountain views and has a convenient pass thru to the kitchen coffee bar. A three-way fireplace adds charm and warmth to the great room and family room/den. One wing accesses two guest bedrooms each with full private bathrooms and large walk-in closets, a luxurious powder room and the large laundry room both well lit with natural lighting from skylights. The other wing is the primary suite which has multiple glass doors to the courtyard and a private covered patio. No reason to argue here with 2 walk-in closets, 2 private toilets, 2 vanities, 2 no-step entrances to the shower with 2 shower heads and separate controls. The suite has a sitting area and wood vigas. The flagstone flooring is used throughout with NO steps in the home making easy access for all. The separate casita is accessed from the front courtyard and is built with the same quality finishes and ICF (Insulating Concrete Forms) as the main home. Guests will want to stay longer enjoying the kitchen facilities, deluxe bathroom with walk-in shower, a spacious walk-in closet and the cute covered patio with wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. The casita is electric based and can be readily turned off when not in use. (The main house is also perfect for a lock and leave situation though it has been enjoyed year round by the original owners and the pride of ownership is apparent. ) Car and toy enthusiasts will appreciate the spacious 1,224 sq ft garage with a 10 ft high RV door to a double tandem bay accommodating an RV, extra long trucks or 4 cars as well as another double bay with 30 amps for a charging station and a temperature controlled workshop/storage room with a half bath. The wide pavered driveway offers easy access, guest parking and ample turnaround space. The front courtyard and back patio offer different areas to enjoy the outdoors. The private back patio has a built in gas BBQ, wet bar and a wood burning fireplace with a beautiful mountain backdrop. Engineers will appreciate the Insulating Concrete Forms construction giving the home superior insulation, durability, energy efficiency, sound protection within the home and all around unified comfort. Skylights, plantation shutters, no steps, uniform quality of construction thru-out adds to the appeal of this quintessential southwestern home with exudes warmth and character. The last few photos show a lighter palette creating a more contemporary and the effects of different paint selection. Paint is easy to change but the quality of this home is not. Low HOA fees ($60 a year), low taxes ($3,757 in 2024), low maintenance adds to the Carefree lifestyle. World class golfing, restaurants, biking and hiking trails as well as Bartlett Lake and its marina are some of the reasons why TripAdvisor named Carefree one of the top ten places to visit in 2023. Top rated schools, convenient stores and a great neighborhood are reasons to make it home!

36811 N Wildflower Road, Carefree

$5,895,000
3 Beds 5 Baths 6749384 MLS 6,501 SqFt.
Chic single level contemporary new build completed in 2023 in Carefree on Black Mountain! Nestled on a sprawling mountainside estate spanning 1.6 acres, offering breathtaking vistas of Black Mountain, Boulders Resorts golf courses, and beyond. This architectural gem is a testament to modern luxury living, meticulously crafted with unparalleled attention to detail. Upon entry, you are met with great room, featuring soaring 16-foot ceilings, expansive 30-foot wide glass pocket doors, and a sleek modern fireplace adorned with porcelain slabs. Floor-to-ceiling 10-foot glass walls frame the awe-inspiring views, seamlessly blending the indoors with the natural splendor outside. The European-inspired kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, showcasing a over 15-foot long island finished with luxurious Taj Mahal quartzite, Miele appliances, and a spacious breakfast nook enveloped by sliding glass doors. For added convenience, a full prep/catering kitchen awaits. Step outside to the sprawling 14-foot high ceiling covered patio, featuring limestone floors and a misting system, creating an outdoor oasis to unwind, entertain, and revel in the panoramic views of the valley and city lights. The focal point of the backyard is the exquisite custom negative edge pool and spa, perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation. Retreat to the sumptuous primary suite, complete with dual custom closets and a spa-like bathroom featuring dual water closets, freestanding tub, marble floor and wall surrounds, and a steam shower. Additional rooms include an expansive office with custom bookshelves and a private patio, along with a versatile flex space ideal for a gym, game room, or additional bedroom, offer flexibility to suit your lifestyle. Two spacious ensuite guest rooms complete the guest wing! Designed for modern living, this home boasts a Creston smart home system, allowing for effortless control of lighting, music, HVAC, pool, shades, and security with a simple touch. A 4-car garage with oversized doors, a spacious laundry room with double washer and dryer, and lush turf grass area add to the convenience and allure of this remarkable property. Welcome home!

35801 N Meander Way, Carefree

$1,150,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 6737891 MLS 2,945 SqFt.
With elegant, REMODELED charm, nestled on a 1.26-acre lot, this exquisite 2,945 SF CUSTOM home in Carefree's Velvet Shadows offers unparalleled privacy and old-world sophistication with a contemporary flair. The property is privately set back from the road, ensuring tranquility and seclusion. Upon entering you'll be captivated by the vaulted ceilings, a two-way fireplace & stunning porcelain 18''x36'' flooring that creates a welcoming and spacious experience. The family room opens to an expansive private covered patio, finished w/reverse Saltillo tile overlooking a sparkling pool with breathtaking views. This home is designed for easy living w/ light, brightness & natural beauty. The superior wool bedroom carpet reflects both sophistication & cozy warmth. The completely ...CLICK..''MORE'' The completely reinvented kitchen is a Chef's delight, featuring sleek quartz countertops, exclusive stainless steel appliances, extraordinary Custom-hewn Cabinets with abundant space. See UPGRADES & UPDATES COMPREHENSIVE LIST! The split floor plan strategically offers a large Owner's Suite with doors to a fully covered balcony-patio with pool & views, leading to a larger house-length private patio perfect for reading, sunbathing, dinners with friends or adding a hot tub. Vibrant Pinnacle Peak Mountain views with stunning sunrises are savored from these back patios, pool and family room. While the iconic Black Mountain and its incredible sunset views, are relished from the front, making this home a true Carefree Arizona paradise. Distinguishing this home is its huge Bonus Room with its cavernous walk-in closet and storage. The Bonus Room "wing" singularly provides the perfect space for a media room; exercise and hobbies. Noteworthy tech capacities provide separate lines for high-speed internet in the office, supporting home-based businesses and movie streaming. This energy-efficient, REMODELED treasure also includes a gorgeous laundry room appointed with top cabinetry, sink and folding space, an oversized 2-car garage with storage, and hidden pockets of private nature-viewing areas, enfolded into this nurturing, verdant, abundant land. Mature trees, floral shrubs and native cacti complete your Custom Arizona Hideaway, offering you and your guests years of enchantment, amidst fabulous views, sunsets and stargazing, in unmatched privacy. One visit, and you will fall in love, harnessing this opportunity to make "Stardust Hideaway" your Arizona Dream Oasis! Call now!

36445 N Stardust Lane, Carefree

$1,100,000
4 Beds 2 Baths 6719210 MLS 2,814 SqFt.
Come fall in love with this custom architectural & newly remodeled home on acreage with million dollar mountain views that has just graced the market!!! The exquisite finishes selected on this Sonoran style home include bleached oak flooring through-out, soaring vaulted ceilings, wood casings windows, 2 fireplaces, a brand new kitchen, remodeled baths, 3 car garage, remodeled pool & new front & back landscaping all set below Desert Mountain's stunning views! As you walk down the brick entry through your new front doors that open into soaring 20 foot ceilings with skylights, you can immediately envision you life unfolding here! The newly remodeled kitchen walls have been opened opened up, white quartz waterfall counters w/ veining, custom 2-tone cabinets w/ rose gold hardware, white Cafe line appliances & fridge, under-mount sink w/ rose gold goose-neck faucet w/ stunning views overlooking the backyard, peninsula seating for many, dramatic quartz backsplash all the way up the wall, stainless hood & its' own sky light too! The separate oversize dining room is surrounded by windows is adorned by an elegant chandelier for entertaining. The primary bedroom is just lovely with its' own wood burning fireplace, plantation shutters, walk-in closet & exterior exit. A custom barn door takes you into the primary bath which has just been remodeled too w/ marble floors, shaker cabinets, vessel sinks, new mirrors & light fixtures, custom-tiled shower & soaking tub under an adorable window that just completes the setting! The guest bath is next to the other 3 bedrooms for convenience & has been remodeled too with the same beautiful quartz counters, marble flooring, subway tile backsplash, round black mirrors, custom tiled shower w/ glass doors & a seat too! Other interior finishes not to be missed: all new "Alabaster" paint, new floorboards, real wood doors, wood burning brick adorned fireplaces in family & master, new fans, new toilets, 2 closets in 2 of the bedrooms & new front & patio doors too! The front yard is a desert paradise and the long driveway takes you to your newly epoxied extended length 3 car garage! The best selling feature of this home is the backyard views from the wrap-around brick patio w/ built in BBQ over looking your newly refinished sparkling pool! Enjoy Arizona's sunsets here amongst your newly landscaped yard including new astro turf & multiple palm trees. The views of the mountains are just majestic w/ no homes behind. This estate is truly one of a kind w/ an open-floor-plan concept, no interior steps, windows & skylights galore, low maintenance landscaping, North & South exposure all nestled on a quiet street in the highly prestigious custom home neighborhood of Velvet Shadows. So close to all the amenities, events, and attractions in Carefree and Cave Creek adds to the convenience and desirability of this home. Come witness for yourself the beauty of this serene retreat set amongst AZ's most tranquil desert landscape!

8956 E Venus Drive, Carefree

$5,900,000
5 Beds 4.75 Baths 6677395 MLS 5,663 SqFt.
Serene mountain view, 1-yr-old modern estate masterpiece - NO HOA FEES. Resort backyard; 3 gas fireplaces plus Firepit; Private Pool & Spa; Exquisite Waterfall. Unsurpassed architectural design; 12 and 16 foot ceilings; gorgeous flooring; 30-ft wide glass pocket patio doors (remote); with expansive smart-home automation including sophisticated security and sound/audio hub; superb one-touch light diming, high resolution music stream, remote pool control, home temperature control, and security system controls. Gourmet Kitchen with up-to-the-minute luxury auto-close acrylic cabinet doors and lighting. Large, lavish Mstr Ste with separate vanities, exotic shower, soaking tub, plus dual toilet rooms. Every detail precisely engineered to cater to your optimal/harmonious ''LUXURY LIVING COMFORT Stunning "MUST SEE" Carefree AZ Black Mountain view Estate. Exotic wall tile - FP and baths. Many exquisite features curated in expansive Smart Home Automation System; electric remote-equipped 30-ft wide glass pocket patio doors; remote smartphone pool control and more. Miele and Bosh appliances including luxurious full-height wine cooler (with slide-outs). Butler Pantry also boasting of auto-close acrylic cabinet doors and lighting. Expansive covered patio with Gas Fireplace, Firepit, Private Pool & Spa, plus cool limestone installation - perfect for Arizona weather. Super-sized 4-car garage (1720 SqFt) with high ceilings and high overhead doors, epoxy floors, including a bathroom with large sink (great for pet bathing, too). Garage can accommodate up to eight (8) vehicles.

6816 E Stagecoach Pass --, Carefree

$3,860,000
5 Beds 4.5 Baths 6670266 MLS 6,920 SqFt.
It's one thing to live in the desert. It's another to experience living in the Sonoran Desert. Welcome to Ocotillo Ridge Estates! This beautiful, John Schultz custom home is surrounded by mountain views, high desert vegetation and a variety of wildlife, that gives one the sense of communing with nature. The home is nestled on a 4.4 acre lot with numerous ocotillos, saguaros and other types of native plants and cacti. The driveway guides you past a 2 BR casita to the main house. Along the way, artisan crafted wood gates mark the entry points to the front patio and mesquite entry door. Once inside, you immediately notice that this is not your normal boxy home design. You'll also discover that every room is oversized. Distinctive elements, such as custom-built Alder cabinets throughout, provide the warmth needed to make this house a home. An open design allows hosts to entertain large gatherings without feeling cramped. There are 4 large sliding glass panels in the Great Room that hide into a pocket and allow the party to flow outside into an expansive covered patio. Turn up the sound system and enjoy! The main house has 2 MBRs and 1 Ensuite BR. The MBR wing boasts an oversized MBA, a huge walk-in closet, a separate exercise room (with exit to an outdoor spa) and another door leading to a private outdoor shower. On the opposite side of the house, the other MBR has a sunken area perfect for reading, studying, working or just plain relaxing. A private exit to the large backyard and infinity pool can be found there as well. The main house also includes a chef's kitchen with a large island, walk-in pantry and breakfast nook. Stroll around to locate the laundry (with built-in ironing board), an office with 2 book closets, a Powder Room and a separate media closet to 'hide' all your audio/visual technology. The casita, while under the same roof as the main house, has its own private entry and outdoor parking space. The design of interior is fashioned after a charming Mexican...casita, with a large family room, full kitchen and washer/dryer closet. The 2 bedrooms share a bathroom with a large walk-in tiled shower. Guests can access the pool, spa and back patio through a delightful side yard. All you'll need to begin enjoying your new home in Carefree is there. After all, the town is not named Carefree for nothing...and neither is Ocotillo Ridge Estates!

39081 N Crested Quail Run, Carefree

$1,825,000
5 Beds 3.5 Baths 6643117 MLS 4,478 SqFt.
Absolutely stunning North Scottsdale / Carefree estate. The 1.71 acre estate is surrounded by natural desert landscape, mtn views and complete privacy. The entire property has just been renovated with modern materials and colors that are trending right now. All new marble-look porcelain flooring adorns all of the main areas with white walls and modern fixtures. A large kitchen and dining room is perfect for entertaining. The living room boasts a floor to ceiling granite fireplace and large windows. This split floorplan separates the master nicely. All bathrooms have marble flooring and walls w/ Kohler fixtures and waterfall granite counters. The cozy backyard is perfect for grilling under the misters or relaxing in the hot tub. No HOA and space to build your custom pool or guest house! CUSTOM KITCHEN - 48" Zline gas stove / electric oven - Waterfall granite countertops - Dual refrigerators - Walk in pantry - Kohler fixtures - Cast iron sink - Large U-shaped island with counter height seating MASTER BATH - Duel marble showers - Marble flooring - Kohler rain heads and body sprays - Kohler sink and bath fixtures - Marble vanity with dual sinks - Round standalone tub with desert views - Large master closet with additional smaller closet PRIMARY SUITE - Marble-look porcelain tile - White tranquil walls - Large windows with lots of natural light - Tall ceilings BEDROOMS - All large oversized rooms - Hardwood look porcelain tile - White, neutral walls - Large closets - Tall ceilings Exterior - Newly landscaped front yard with mature plants - Wi-Fi enabled irrigation system - Alliance blue-tooth color changing landscape lights - Fenced dog run with artificial turf located behind the garage

7868 E Stagecoach Pass, Carefree

$5,275,000
5 Beds 7 Baths 6620894 MLS 7,783 SqFt.
Introducing the epitome of quiet luxury at this formidable estate on 5 acres of private land. Behind the gates at the pristine Ocotillo Ridge Estates in Carefree. Every inch of this 7,783 sq. ft. estate has been meticulously maintained and crafted with an array of upgrades and emphasis on the modern hacienda style. Exceptional finishes include hickory hardwood & slate floors, wood beams, custom cabinetry, Cantera stone fireplaces, tongue and groove wood ceilings, and hand-crafted tiles throughout the home. Upon entry, the pure elegance of the great room with the accordion doors opening to the infinity edge pool and the breathtaking mountain vistas and sunsets will amaze you every time. Well-appointed top-of-the-line gourmet kitchen. An impressive wet bar for entertaining & picturesque... views. A generous primary suite retreat with a sitting area, luxurious bath, oversized custom closet, and an exercise room. Three additional en-suites with their own patio access and separate office. Paver drive and motor court. Oversized four-car garage. Back to the enchanting courtyard, you can head to the quaint guest house that oozes the local town's flair. Your guests will have the best time at this inviting casita. Romantic outdoor spaces include 2000+/- sf of deep-covered paver patios and 1000+/- sf of elevated open dining/relaxing deck with Cantera fireplace and BBQ. There are endless, unobstructed views in every direction and every room. The setting is every bit as spectacular as the home itself. There are miles of quiet hiking and biking trails. Unequaled privacy and tranquility await you at this resort-like sanctuary. Yet, you are minutes (three miles) from the quaint, charming old towns of Cave Creek and Carefree. Seller Financing Available Available turnkey via separate bill of sale.

39601 N Ocotillo Ridge Drive, Carefree

$5,995,000
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 6574997 MLS 6,900 SqFt.
Step into the grandeur of Casa CarBella, where automotive elegance meets luxury living. This architecturally significant residence, to be built by State 48 Contracting, offers a harmonious blend of world-class luxury complete with a 6 car garage and spectacular RV/Toy Barn with side and front entry. 3,840 SF of garages, with the height to accommodate two lifts per bay, providing the best aspects of storage and display for your prized collection. Situated on a sprawling 2.2-acre lot, with breathtaking views of the Seven golf course and Continental Mountains, this magnificent home provides the ultimate backdrop for living and entertaining. The indoor-outdoor living experience is effortless with vast glass doors that lead to the beautifully designed outdoor space. The outdoor living areas are impressive, with multiple gathering spaces, a stunning swimming pool, spa, Kitchen/BBQ. The great room design features a chef's kitchen with informal and formal dining room, a glass wine cellar, office, and a spa-like primary suite. All located on the main level with no steps. On the upper floor, three ensuite guest bedrooms and a family room/game room offer the perfect escape for your guests, with stunning views. This home is the epitome of luxury and style, offering a showpiece living space. Experience the ultimate in living and entertaining at Casa CarBella. Please note that all renderings are subject to change. Home is to be built and does not include furnishings. Pricing is pre-construction and is subject to change. 6500 Square Feet Home 3,840 Square Feet Garage 10,125 SF Total Under Roof Looking for more auto/toy space, get details for expanded floor plan and 20 car garage. Reach out to walk the lot or to see floor plans.

9010 E Northview Lane, Carefree

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