8956 E STAGE COACH PASS Road, Carefree, AZ 85377 (MLS# 6972836)

8956 E STAGE COACH PASS Road, Carefree, AZ 85377

$1,500,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,616 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 43,807 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,500,000 Last Modified: 1/22/2026

Description

Soak in sweeping 360° panoramic mountain and sunset views from this timeless Carefree territorial estate, set on an acre-plus lot in the heart of the high Sonoran Desert. The property features a rare and highly desirable 1,000 SF one-bdrm, one-bath guest casita complete with a full kitchen, fireplace, and breathtaking views from every angle. The casita sits above an oversized 2car garage & an expansive temp-controlled workshop ideal for collectors or hobbyists. The single-level main residence offers a split floorplan featuring 3 bedrooms + den/4BDR, an updated kitchen, & 2.5 beautifully designed baths. The great room is anchored by a charming corner kiva fireplace, featuring an impressive 150'' projection screen framed by walls of windows inviting the outdoors in. More...

Supplements: The private backyard borders a natural wash and is designed for effortless entertaining with a built-in BBQ, sink, top of the line 8person spa w/UV light & firepit, with ample room to add a custom pool to suit your vision.(See renderings in docs tab). Perfectly positioned for winter living at its finest, this home places you minutes from world-renowned seasonal events including the WM Phoenix Open, Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, the Arabian Horse Show, Scottsdale Art Week, and Carefree's beloved cultural festivals offering a vibrant blend of luxury, recreation, and desert charm.

More Information MLS# 6972836

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $1,500,000 Status: Active Current Price: $1,500,000 List Date: 2026-01-17

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 11 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 16 VELVET SHADOWS MCR Assessor's Parcel #: 25 Tax Municipality: Carefree Taxes: 3130 House Number: 8956 Compass: E Street Name: STAGE COACH PASS St Suffix: Road City/Town Code: Carefree State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85377 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 219-11-025 Subdivision: VELVET SHADOWS Tax Year: 2025

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 1 Full Bathrooms: 3 Half Bathrooms: 1 Approx SQFT: 3616 Price/SqFt: 414.82 Approx Lot SqFt: 43807 Approx Lot Acres: 1 Horses: N Builder Name: Custom 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: No Planned Comm Name: Velvet Shadows Fireplace YN: Yes Fireplaces Total: 2 Marketing Name: Carefree Custom Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 1 # Bedrooms: 5 Total Bathrooms: 4 Year Built: 1996

Legal Info

Range: 5E Section: 31 Township: 6N Lot Number: 16

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Const - Finish

Painted: 1 Stucco: 1

Roofing

Built-Up: 1 Tile: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: Y HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: No HOA Transfer Fee: 150 HOA Fee: 60 HOA Paid Frequency: Annually HOA Name: Velvet Shadows HOA Telephone: 4805758032 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: Aligned Showings

Lockbox Type

Supra: 1

Architecture

Territorial/Santa Fe: 1

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1 Separate Shwr & Tub: 1 Double Vanity: 1 Private Toilet Room: 1 Tub with Jets: 1

Master Bedroom

Split: 1

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Split: 1 Separate Bedroom Exit: 1 Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1

Fireplace Features

Wood Burning: 1 Fireplace Family Rm: 1 Fire Pit: 1 See Remarks: 1

Flooring

Stone: 1 Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Window Features

Solar Screens: 1 Dual Pane: 1

Dining Area

Breakfast Bar: 1 Dining in LR/GR: 1

Heating

Natural Gas: 1 Mini Split: 1

View

Desert: 1 Panoramic: 1 Mountain(s): 1

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Range: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Built-in Microwave: 1 Non-laminate Counter: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Walk-in Pantry: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Granite Counters: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Mini Split: 1 Programmable Thmstat: 1 Central Air: 1

Interior Features

Skylight(s): 1 9+ Flat Ceilings: 1 Wet Bar: 1 No Interior Steps: 1 Water Softener Owned: 1 Water Purifier: 1

Laundry

Washer Included: 1 Dryer Included: 1 Inside: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: 1 Separate Workshop: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Road Access Type

City Street: 1

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: 1

Accessibility Feat.

Bath Grab Bars: 1

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: 1

Technology

Pre-Wire Srnd Snd: 1 Cable TV Avail: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Security System Owned: 1

Fencing

Block: 1 Partial: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Balcony: 1 Separate Guest House: 1 Built-in BBQ: 1 Covered Patio(s): 1 Gazebo: 1 Storage: 1 Rain Gutters: 1

Spa

Private: 1 Above Ground: 1 Heated: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1 Septic-In & Connected: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 0 Total Covered Spaces: 5 Garage Spaces: 5

Parking Features

Detached Garage: 1 Separate Strge Area: 1 Temp Controlled: 1 Circular Driveway: 1 Attached Garage: 1 Extended Length Garage: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 VA: 1 Conventional: 1 1031 Exchange: 1

Energy/Green Feature

Multi-Zones: 1 Solar Tubes: 1

Plumbing

Gas Hot Water Heater: 1

Utilities

APS: 1 SW Gas: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Property Description

Corner Lot: 1 North/South Exposure: 1 Adjacent to Wash: 1 Borders Common Area: 1

Landscaping

Desert Front: 1 Desert Back: 1 Synthetic Grass Back: 1

Services

City Services: 1

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated: 2010 Floor Partial/Full: Partial Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2011 Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Full Roof Yr Updated: 2024 Roof Partial/Full: Full Kitchen Yr Updated: 2012 Kitchen Partial/Full: Full Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2012 Bath(s) Partial/Full: Full

Other Structures

Workshop: 1

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1 Agency Discl Req: 1

Possession

By Agreement: 1

Association Fee Incl

Common Area Maint: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

Pets OK (See Rmrks): 1

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Pima & Stage Coach Pass Directions: East to home on left, NW corner of Milky Way & SCP Geo Lat: 33.814278 Geo Lon: -111.886028

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Territorial/Santa Fe View: Desert; Panoramic; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Tub with Jets Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Wood Burning; Fireplace Family Rm; Fire Pit; See Remarks Flooring: Stone; Tile; Wood Window Features: Solar Screens; Dual Pane Spa: Private; Above Ground; Heated Dining Area: Breakfast Bar; Dining in LR/GR Kitchen Features: Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Non-laminate Counter; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Other Rooms: Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Separate Workshop Interior Features: Skylight(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Wet Bar; No Interior Steps; Water Softener Owned; Water Purifier Technology: Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Gazebo; Rain Gutters; Separate Guest House; Storage Other Structures: Workshop Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Detached Garage; Attached Garage; Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener; Separate Strge Area; Temp Controlled Road Access Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Built-Up; Tile Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat; Mini Split Heating: Natural Gas; Mini Split Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic Tank; Septic-In & Connected Services: City Services Fencing: Block; Partial Property Description: Corner Lot; North/South Exposure; Adjacent to Wash; Borders Common Area Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Synthetic Grass Back Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: By Agreement Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; VA; Conventional; 1031 Exchange Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Listing Office: Realty ONE Group

Last Updated: January - 22 - 2026