8944 E CAVE CREEK Road E, Carefree, AZ 85377

$1,125,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,625 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 44,444 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,125,000 Last Modified: 1/13/2026

Description

Classic Carefree Spanish Colonial! An exceptional opportunity, this updated Hacienda exudes old world character and charm. From the gorgeous landscaping to the stunning views of the Continental Mountains this property is unique and so alluring. The split plan includes spacious primary suite, 2 additional bedrooms, cozy family room and large living room with gas fireplace. Enjoy panoramic views from the updated kitchen with stainless appliances, Thermador gas range, double ovens and side by side refrigerator. Authentic Saltillo tile and custom carved wood doors, complimented by arches and wood beams are just a few of the distinctive features. The huge backyard with specimen cacti is fenced and offers a sparkling pool and large covered patio for outside dining.

Supplements: The RV gate is custom metal and there is an owned solar system for reduced utility bills. Newer foam roof and new septic system just installed!

More Information MLS# 6967468

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $1,125,000 Status: Active Current Price: $1,125,000 List Date: 2026-01-12

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 11 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 131 VELVET SHADOWS 3 MCR Assessor's Parcel #: 149 Tax Municipality: Carefree Taxes: 1528 House Number: 8944 Compass: E Street Name: CAVE CREEK St Suffix: Road St Dir Sfx: E City/Town Code: Carefree State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85377 Zip4: 4185 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 219-11-149 Subdivision: VELVET SHADOWS 3 Tax Year: 2025

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 1 Full Bathrooms: 2 Half Bathrooms: 1 Approx SQFT: 2625 Price/SqFt: 428.57 Approx Lot SqFt: 44444 Approx Lot Acres: 1.02 Horses: N Builder Name: Unknown Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes 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 Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: Yes Fireplace YN: Yes Fireplaces Total: 2 Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 1 # Bedrooms: 3 Total Bathrooms: 3 Year Built: 1975

Legal Info

Range: 5E Section: 31 Township: 6N Lot Number: 131

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Slump Block: 1

Const - Finish

Other (See Remarks): 1

Roofing

Foam: 1

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

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: No Showing Service Used Text: 1 Email: 1 Phone Call: 1

Lockbox Type

Supra: 1

Architecture

Ranch: 1

Master Bathroom

3/4 Bath Master Bdrm: 1 Double Vanity: 1

Master Bedroom

Split: 1

Additional Bedroom

Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1 Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1

Add'l Property Use

None: 1

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Living Rm: 1 Gas Fireplace: 1 Other: 1

Flooring

Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Window Features

Dual Pane: 1

Private Pool Features

Outdoor: 1

Dining Area

Formal: 1

Heating

Heat Pump: 1

View

Desert: 1 Mountain(s): 1

Kitchen Features

Built In Recycling: 1 Built-In Gas Oven: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Gas Range: 1 Multiple Ovens: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Quartz Countertops: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Programmable Thmstat: 1 Heat Pump: 1

Interior Features

Water Softener Owned: 1

Laundry

Washer Included: 1 Dryer Included: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Family Room: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Road Access Type

City Street: 1

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: 1

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: 1

Fencing

Back Yard: 1 Block: 1 Other: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Covered Patio(s): 1 Patio: 1 Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1

Spa

None: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1 Septic-In & Connected: 1

Parking Spaces

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

Parking Features

Attch'd Gar Cabinets: 1 Side Vehicle Entry: 1 Circular Driveway: 1 Direct Access: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Energy/Green Feature

Solar Panels: 1 Multi-Zones: 1

Plumbing

Gas Hot Water Heater: 1

Solar Panels

Ownership: Owned Outright

Utilities

APS: 1 SW Gas: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Property Description

North/South Exposure: 1

Landscaping

Gravel/Stone Front: 1 Gravel/Stone Back: 1 Desert Front: 1 Desert Back: 1 Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1 Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1 Auto Timer H2O Front: 1 Auto Timer H2O Back: 1

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1 Agency Discl Req: 1

Possession

By Agreement: 1

Association Fee Incl

Other (See Remarks): 1

Assoc Rules/Info

Pets OK (See Rmrks): 1 Rental OK (See Rmks): 1 Self Managed: 1

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Cave Creek Rd & Pima Rd. Directions: From Intersection of Cave Creek Rd. & Pima Rd. Turn east on Cave Creek Rd. Watch for house and Russ Lyon SIR sign on north side of the road, make a u-turn and turn right into driveway. Geo Lat: 33.819662 Geo Lon: -111.887321

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: None Architecture: Ranch View: Desert; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm; Double Vanity Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Fireplace Living Rm; Gas Fireplace; Other Flooring: Tile; Wood Window Features: Dual Pane Private Pool Features: Outdoor Spa: None Dining Area: Formal Kitchen Features: Built-In Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Built In Recycling; Multiple Ovens; Quartz Countertops Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included Other Rooms: Family Room Interior Features: Water Softener Owned Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s); Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s) Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Attch'd Gar Cabinets; Direct Access; Garage Door Opener; Side Vehicle Entry Road Access Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Slump Block Const - Finish: Other (See Remarks) Roofing: Foam Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Heat Pump; Programmable Thmstat Heating: Heat Pump Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic Tank; Septic-In & Connected Fencing: Back Yard; Block; Other Property Description: North/South Exposure Landscaping: Gravel/Stone Front; Gravel/Stone Back; Desert Front; Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: By Agreement Association Fee Incl: Other (See Remarks) 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: January - 13 - 2026
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