4031 E DESERT FOREST Trail, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (MLS# 6963548)

4031 E DESERT FOREST Trail, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

$935,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 4,113 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,750 Status: Active

Current Price: $935,000 Last Modified: 1/11/2026

Description

Experience elevated desert living in the prestigious gated enclave of Dove Valley Ranch. This spacious two-story residence offers 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and approximately 4,113 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space on an 8,750 sq. ft. premium lot backing to quiet natural open space, creating a sense of privacy rarely found in community settings. Step inside to an inviting floor plan with a versatile layout perfect for modern family life. A gracious downstairs guest suite with full bath welcomes extended family or out-of-town visitors. Entertain in style with a formal dining room, a spacious den/office with custom cabinetry, and an elegant theater room ideal for movie nights or game day gatherings. At the heart of the home, the upgraded kitchen features abundant cabinetry,

Supplements: and an elegant theater room ideal for movie nights or game day gatherings. At the heart of the home, the upgraded kitchen features abundant cabinetry, expansive countertops, and a central island that flows seamlessly into a comfortable family room-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The abundant natural light and thoughtful design elevate each living area, while gorgeous courtyard spaces enhance indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, a generous primary suite and additional bedrooms offer restful retreats with plenty of space for family and guests. Outdoors, enjoy Sonoran Desert views, mature landscaping, and easy access to community sidewalks and paths. Located in the heart of Cave Creek, this home combines secure gated community living with proximity to local dining, shopping, hiking trails, and easy access to Carefree Highway. Dove Valley Ranch amenities and community charm complete the lifestyleoffering a perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and resort-like appeal.

More Information MLS# 6963548

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $935,000 Status: Active Current Price: $935,000 List Date: 2026-01-03

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 60 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 81 DOVE VALLEY RANCH PARCEL F MCR Assessor's Parcel #: 498 Tax Municipality: Phoenix Taxes: 3217 House Number: 4031 Compass: E Street Name: DESERT FOREST St Suffix: Trail City/Town Code: Cave Creek State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85331 Zip4: 5094 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 211-60-498 Subdivision: DOVE VALLEY RANCH PARCEL F Tax Year: 2025

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 2 Full Bathrooms: 3 Half Bathrooms: 0 Approx SQFT: 4113 Price/SqFt: 227.33 Approx Lot SqFt: 8750 Approx Lot Acres: 0.201 Flood Zone: No Horses: N Model: Apaloosa Builder Name: RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District High School District: Cave Creek Unified District Elementary School: Lone 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: 1 Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 2 # Bedrooms: 5 Total Bathrooms: 3 Year Built: 2003

Legal Info

Range: 4E Section: 18 Township: 5N Lot Number: 81

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Const - Finish

Painted: 1 Stucco: 1

Roofing

Tile: 1

Pmt & Rate Info

Down Payment: 0 Total Asum Mnth Pmts: 0

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: Y HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes HOA Transfer Fee: 200 HOA Fee: 209 HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly HOA Name: Dove Valley Ranch HOA Telephone: 8004473838 HOA Management Company: HOAMCO HOA Management Phone: 8004473838 Special Assessment HOA: No HOA 2 Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N PAD Fee: 0 Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 209 Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $ Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2 $/%: $ Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 209 Disclosure Fees HOA: 200 Other Fees HOA: 0 Land Lease Fee Y/N: N Rec Center Fee Y/N: N Rec Center Fee 2 Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 69.67

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings Text: 1 Email: 1 Phone Call: 1

Lockbox Type

None: 1

Architecture

Contemporary: 1 Santa Barbara/Tuscan: 1

Master Bathroom

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

Master Bedroom

Upstairs: 1

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Downstairs: 1 Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1 Master Bedroom Sitting Room: 1

Add'l Property Use

None: 1

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Family Rm: 1 Gas Fireplace: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Tile: 1 Vinyl: 1 Wood: 1

Window Features

Solar Screens: 1 Dual Pane: 1

Private Pool Features

Play Pool: 1

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path: 1 Children's Playgrnd: 1 Gated: 1

Dining Area

Formal: 1 Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Breakfast Bar: 1

Heating

Natural Gas: 1

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Oven: 1 Gas Range: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Non-laminate Counter: 1 Pantry: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Walk-in Pantry: 1

Cooling

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

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1 9+ Flat Ceilings: 1 Central Vacuum: 1 Water Purifier: 1

Laundry

Washer Hookup: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Family Room: 1 Library-Blt-in Bkcse: 1 Loft: 1 Media Room: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: 1

Technology

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

Fencing

Block: 1 Wrought Iron: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Built-in BBQ: 1 Playground: 1 Covered Patio(s): 1 Patio: 1 Storage: 1

Spa

None: 1

Sewer

Sewer - Public: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 4 Total Covered Spaces: 3 Garage Spaces: 3

Parking Features

Separate Strge Area: 1 Direct Access: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 Owner May Carry: 1 Wraparound: 1 Lease Option: 1 Lease Purchase: 1 Also for Rent: 1

Energy/Green Feature

Multi-Zones: 1

Utilities

APS: 1 SW Gas: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Property Description

Borders Preserve/Public Land: 1 North/South Exposure: 1

Landscaping

Gravel/Stone Front: 1 Desert Front: 1 Desert Back: 1 Synthetic Grass Back: 1 Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1 Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1 Irrigation Front: 1 Irrigation Back: 1

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated: 2020 Floor Partial/Full: Partial Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2017 Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Full Kitchen Yr Updated: 2021 Kitchen Partial/Full: Partial Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2020 Bath(s) Partial/Full: Partial Pool Yr Updated: 2022 Pool Partial/Full: Partial

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1 Agency Discl Req: 1

Possession

By Agreement: 1 Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

Common Area Maint: 1 Street Maint: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

Pets OK (See Rmrks): 1 No Visible Truck Trailer RV Boat: 1 Prof Managed: 1

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: N Cave Creek Rd & Carefree Highway Directions: Northwest on E Rancho Paloma Dr to Left on N Black Mountain Pkwy. Continue on N 40th St which turns left & becomes E Desert Forest Trl. Right to stay on E Desert Forest Trail to address. Geo Lat: 33.781316 Geo Lon: -111.994382

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: None Architecture: Contemporary; Santa Barbara/Tuscan Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room Master Bedroom: Upstairs Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Downstairs; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Gas Fireplace Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl; Wood Window Features: Solar Screens; Dual Pane Private Pool Features: Play Pool Spa: None Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Children's Playgrnd; Gated Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Disposal; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Non-laminate Counter; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Hookup Other Rooms: Family Room; Library-Blt-in Bkcse; Loft; Media Room Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Central Vacuum; Water Purifier Technology: Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Playground; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Storage Parking Features: Direct Access; Garage Door Opener; Separate Strge Area Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Tile Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat Heating: Natural Gas Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block Property Description: Borders Preserve/Public Land; North/South Exposure Landscaping: Gravel/Stone Front; Desert Front; Desert Back; Synthetic Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Irrigation Front; Irrigation Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: By Agreement; Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint; Street Maint Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional; Owner May Carry; Wraparound; Lease Option; Lease Purchase; Also for Rent Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Listing Office: West USA Realty

Last Updated: January - 11 - 2026