8132 E SERENE Street, Carefree, AZ 85377

$1,995,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,553 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 41,106 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,995,000 Last Modified: 3/29/2026

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 ...

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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
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
438.17
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

Legal Info

Township
6N
Range
4E
Section
36
Lot Number
2

Basement

Basement Y/N
N

More Information

Parking Spaces

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

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service
Aligned Showings

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
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Last Updated: March - 29 - 2026
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