5480 E DESERT CREEK Lane, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (MLS# 6919962)

5480 E DESERT CREEK Lane, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

$1,995,000

Twilight Water Feature on the Main Patio

(Owners cleared a fire break on the West side of the home as recommend by The Town of Cave Creek)

Putting Green Patio - Featuring a Large Organ Pipe Cactus.

Continental Mountain Range, Elephant Butte & Rancho Manana Golf Course.

Hand painted depictions of the local history on the cabinet doors.

Eat In Kitchen with Fireplace a Slider Going to the North/Pool Patio.

Attached Live-In Quarters/Bedroom Sitting Area

Laundry Room with Plenty of Additional Storage

Laundry Room showing the entrance into the Office/Flex Room

Powder Room Located off of the Great Room/Dining Area

North Patio Sitting Area off of the Kitchen

Desert Creek entrance on Rancho Manana Blvd & Fairway Trail

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,038 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 115,678 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,995,000 Last Modified: 3/27/2026

Overview

Description

PRICE REDUCTION. ''Authentic Arizona'' adobe home located on a saguaro covered hillside with sweeping mountain & golf views. The main structure was built in 1967 & has been extensively remodeled. See document tab. Three courtyards provide seamless transfer between indoor and outdoor living. Every room opens onto a courtyard. One features a putting green. This 2.6 acre lot location ensures privacy and exclusivity yet is very close to golf courses, restaurants & shopping. The home features four ambient fireplaces perfect for cozy evenings. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the saltwater pool, or maintain your fitness regime in the workout room. Hand-painted artwork depicting local history adds a touch of bespoke artistry to your surroundings.

Listing Details MLS# 6919962

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 5480
Compass: E
Street Name: DESERT CREEK
St Suffix: Lane
City/Town Code: Cave Creek
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85331
Zip4: 8414
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 211-17-055
Subdivision: DESERT CREEK AMD
Tax Year: 2024
Assessor's Map #: 17
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 3 DESERT CREEK AMD MCR 106907
Assessor's Parcel #: 55
Tax Municipality: Cave Creek
Taxes: 3128

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: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 4
Approx SQFT: 4038
Price/SqFt: 494.06
Horses: N
Model: SALT POOL
Builder Name: Unknown
Year Built: 1967
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes
Approx Lot SqFt: 115678
Approx Lot Acres: 2.656
Flood Zone: No
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 3
Planned Comm Name: Desert Creek
Marketing Name: GOLF & MTN VIEW 2.6 ACRE
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 Rd. & Rancho Manana Blvd
Directions: Take Rancho Manana Blvd. West to Fairway Trail. Right on Fairway Trail to Desert Creek Ln. Left on Desert Creek Ln to house.

Legal Info

Township: 6N
Range: 4E
Section: 29
Lot Number: 3

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

More Information

Items Updated

Wiring Yr Updated: 2005
Wiring Partial/Full: Full
Plmbg Yr Updated: 2005
Plmbg Partial/Full: Full
Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2011
Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Full
Roof Yr Updated: 2023
Roof Partial/Full: Full
Kitchen Yr Updated: 2011
Kitchen Partial/Full: Full
Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2008
Bath(s) Partial/Full: Full
Rm Adtn Yr Updated: 2011
Rm Adtn Partial/Full: Full
Pool Yr Updated: 2016
Pool Partial/Full: Full

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 2
Slab Parking Spaces: 2
Total Covered Spaces: 2

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: Yes
Phone Call: Yes

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Construction

Adobe: Yes

Const - Finish

Painted: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: Y
HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes
HOA Transfer Fee: 0
HOA Fee: 750
HOA Paid Frequency: Annually
HOA Name: Dsert Creek HOA
HOA Telephone: 602-319-4255
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: 700
Disclosure Fees HOA: 0
Other Fees HOA: 0
Com Facilities Distr: N
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 62.5

Lockbox Type

None: Yes

Architecture

Ranch: Yes

Master Bathroom

Double Vanity: Yes
Private Toilet Room: Yes

Master Bedroom

Split: Yes

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Split: Yes
2 Master Bedrooms: Yes
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes
Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes
Master Bedroom Sitting Room: Yes

Add'l Property Use

None: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Concrete: Yes
Tile: Yes

Window Features

Dual Pane: Yes

Private Pool Features

Fenced: Yes

Dining Area

Formal: Yes
Breakfast Room: Yes
Dining in FR: Yes

Heating

Electric: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

View

Mountain(s): Yes

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Built-in Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Reverse Osmosis: Yes
Electric Cooktop: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Interior Features

9+ Flat Ceilings: Yes
Soft Water Loop: Yes

Laundry

Washer Included: Yes
Dryer Included: Yes

Other Rooms

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

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road: Yes
Road Maintenance Agreement: Yes

Technology

Cable TV Avail: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes

Fencing

Block: Yes
Other: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Exterior Features

Covered Patio(s): Yes
Patio: Yes
Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): Yes

Spa

None: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes
Septic-In & Connected: Yes

Parking Features

Garage Door Opener: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Energy/Green Feature

Multi-Zones: Yes

Plumbing

Electric Hot Wtr Htr: Yes
Gas Hot Water Heater: Yes

Utilities

APS: Yes
SW Gas: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Property Description

Hillside Lot: Yes
Cul-De-Sac Lot: Yes
North/South Exposure: Yes
Adjacent to Wash: Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front: Yes
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

By Agreement: Yes
Close of Escrow: Yes

Association Fee Incl

Garbage Collection: Yes
Common Area Maint: Yes
Street Maint: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

Self Managed: Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: None Architecture: Ranch View: Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; 2 Master Bedrooms; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Tile Window Features: Dual Pane Private Pool Features: Fenced Spa: None Dining Area: Formal; Dining in FR; Breakfast Room Kitchen Features: Electric Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included Other Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Bonus/Game Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Exercise/Sauna Room Interior Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings; Soft Water Loop Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s); Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s) Parking Features: Garage Door Opener Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road; Road Maintenance Agreement Construction: Adobe Const - Finish: Painted Roofing: Composition Cooling: Central Air Heating: Electric; Natural Gas Plumbing: Electric Hot Wtr Htr; Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic Tank; Septic-In & Connected Services: City Services Fencing: Block; Other Property Description: Hillside Lot; Cul-De-Sac Lot; North/South Exposure; Adjacent to Wash Landscaping: Desert Front; 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: None Possession: By Agreement; Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: Garbage Collection; Common Area Maint; Street Maint Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail

Documents

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Listing Office: Fathom Realty Elite

Last Updated: March - 27 - 2026