7050 E CARRIAGE TRAILS Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) This original-owner home was cherished and methodically updated with deluxe materials and high-end fixtures, making it a truly timeless standout in North Scottsdale. This home is perfect for winter visitors, lock and leave AND full-time Residence. The Carriage Trails community in North Scottsdale, AZ stands out for its deep integration with the pristine Sonoran Desert while offering privacy, community spirit, and convenient access to upscale amenities. It's located at the intersection of Scottsdale Road and Dixileta Road (in 85266), surrounded by natural desert landscape rather than dense development. This home was built in 1994 on a spacious .454 acre lot, giving you room for private pool if you choose, expansive patio (the back patio here is 467sf), and desert landscaping with a beloved walking path that feels like your own oasis. What truly sets Carriage Trails apart is the strong emphasis on environmental harmony and preservation. Homes are designed to blend seamlessly with the saguaros, boulders, and washes--HOA architectural reviews ensure everything stays in character. Abundant wildlife is a daily highlight. Outdoor lifestyle is a huge draw. In Carriage Trails, you're minutes from the massive 30,000+ acre McDowell Sonoran Preserve, with miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding- plus mountain views of Pinnacle Peak and the McDowells from many homes and streets. Community feel is warm and active without being over-the-top. There's a low HOA fee (currently $23.33/mo), an annual neighborhood party (recently at a cul-de-sac off Horned Owl Trail), a holiday decorating contest, and a resident-built Little Free Library near the Scottsdale Road entrance. It's not a master-planned community with a big clubhouse or resort amenities- instead, the focus is on individual privacy, natural beauty, and neighbor connections. The HOA prioritizes property values, beautification, anti-crime and anti-solicitation efforts, and partnering with nearby associations. This home is 2666sf, one story, no interior steps and features an open floor plan, high ceilings, abundent light, warm updated kitchen and bathrooms, large tile throughout, plantation shutters, an oasis backyard, and those iconic desert and mountain views from the front door, the kitchen window and the backyard. Enjoy eco-friendly living with this transferable Tesla-managed solar lease (orig. SolarCity, installed 2016)! Guaranteed to generate 8,230 kWh in year one (with ~157,016 kWh over 20 years, backed by a production guarantee), offsetting ~$1,170 in APS bills annually at current rates under grandfathered net metering--securing full retail-rate credits superior to new systems. Monthly lease ($96 in 2026) escalates just 2.9%/yr, typically below utility hikes, for net savings of $200-300/yr as rates rise. Tesla covers all maintenance, repairs, monitoring, and guarantees--hassle-free green energy enhancing your home's value and sustainability! Pricing is competitive for North Scottsdale luxury desert living, and a "hidden gem" compared to flashier nearby areas. Location perks seal the deal: Quick access to Scottsdale's shopping/dining/freeways/healthcare, plus the charming towns of Carefree and Cave Creek nearby for dining, art, and events (e.g., Hidden in the Hills art tour). Top Scottsdale Unified and Cave Creek schools serve the area, and it's ideal for those wanting peaceful desert immersion without isolation. In short, if you're seeking authentic North Scottsdale desert living with privacy on a bigger lot, side-entry garage with large driveway for guests/entertaining, protected natural surroundings, mountain views, easy trail access, and a friendly low-key community-7050 E Carriage Trails DR in Carriage Trails delivers that special blend better than most. It's authentic and highly sought after by those who appreciate the Sonoran lifestyle. If you're a Buyer in the area, it's worth a visit to see the harmony firsthand at this timeless North Scottsdale residence!
Listing Details MLS# 6979685
Location, Tax & Legal
- House Number
- 7050
- Compass
- E
- Street Name
- CARRIAGE TRAILS
- St Suffix
- Drive
- City/Town Code
- Scottsdale
- State/Province
- AZ
- Zip Code
- 85266
- Zip4
- 6592
- County Code
- Maricopa
- Assessor Number
- 216-68-122
- Subdivision
- CARRIAGE TRAILS UNIT 1
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Assessor's Map #
- 68
- Legal Description (Abbrev)
- LOT 5 CARRIAGE TRAILS UNIT 1 MCR
- Assessor's Parcel #
- 122
- Tax Municipality
- Scottsdale
- Taxes
- 2296
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
- 2
- Total Bathrooms
- 2
- Approx SQFT
- 2666
- Price/SqFt
- 393.85
- Horses
- N
- Builder Name
- UDC
- Year Built
- 1994
- Approx Lot SqFt
- 19798
- Approx Lot Acres
- 0.454
- Flood Zone
- No
- Community Pool Y/N
- No
- Private Pool Y/N
- No
- Fireplace YN
- Yes
- Fireplaces Total
- Yes
- Planned Comm Name
- Carriage Trails
- Marketing Name
- Carriage Trails
- Elementary School District
- Cave Creek Unified District
- High School District
- Cave Creek Unified District
- Elementary School
- Desert Sun Academy
- Jr. High School
- Sonoran Trails Middle School
- High School
- Cactus Shadows High School
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
Remarks Misc
- Cross Street
- Dixileta and Scottsdale RD
- Directions
- From N Scottsdale RD, Turn W (L) onto Morning Vista, Turn E (R) onto Carriage Trails DR. Home is 1.5 blocks on Left, 7050. From Dixileta DR: Turn S on 71st St, Turn R (W) onto Carriage Trails DR. Home is 3rd house on Right.
Legal Info
- Township
- 5N
- Range
- 4E
- Section
- 27
- Lot Number
- 5
- Cnty Rcrd Bk & Pg #
- Book 297 Page 6
Basement
- Basement Y/N
- N
More Information
Items Updated
- Floor Yr Updated
- 2016
- Floor Partial/Full
- Full
- Ht/Cool Yr Updated
- 2015
- Ht/Cool Partial/Full
- Full
- Roof Yr Updated
- 2016
- Roof Partial/Full
- Full
- Kitchen Yr Updated
- 2016
- Kitchen Partial/Full
- Full
- Bath(s) Yr Updated
- 2016
- Bath(s) Partial/Full
- Full
Parking Spaces
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Slab Parking Spaces
- 4
- Total Covered Spaces
- 3
Solar Panels
- Ownership
- Monthly Lease Assumption
- Grid
- On
- kW
- 5.25
Showing Notification Methods
- Showing Service
- Aligned Showings
- Text
- Yes
- Yes
- Phone Call
- Yes
Special Listing Cond
- N/A
- Yes
Construction
- Wood Frame
- Yes
Const - Finish
- Stucco
- Yes
Roofing
- Tile
- Yes
Association & Fees
- HOA Y/N
- Y
- HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation
- Yes
- HOA Transfer Fee
- 150
- HOA Fee
- 280
- HOA Paid Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Carriage Trails
- HOA Telephone
- 480-422-0888
- HOA Management Company
- Trestle Mgmt Group
- HOA Management Phone
- 480-422-0888
- 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
- 280
- Disclosure Fees HOA
- 250
- Other Fees HOA
- 75
- Other Fees Description
- Escrow Demand Fee
- Com Facilities Distr
- N
- Land Lease Fee Y/N
- N
- Rec Center Fee Y/N
- N
- Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv
- 23.33
Lockbox Type
- Supra
- Yes
Architecture
- Contemporary
- 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
- Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet
- Yes
Add'l Property Use
- None
- Yes
Fireplace Features
- Wood Burning
- Yes
- Fireplace Family Rm
- Yes
- Fire Pit
- Yes
Flooring
- Tile
- Yes
Window Features
- Solar Screens
- Yes
- Dual Pane
- Yes
- Vinyl Frame
- Yes
Community Features
- Biking/Walking Path
- Yes
Dining Area
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Yes
- Breakfast Bar
- Yes
- Dining in LR/GR
- Yes
- Dining in FR
- Yes
Heating
- Natural Gas
- Yes
View
- Desert
- Yes
- Mountain(s)
- Yes
Kitchen Features
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Engy Star (See Rmks)
- Yes
- Gas Range
- Yes
- Kitchen Island
- Yes
- Built-in Microwave
- Yes
- Pantry
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Walk-in Pantry
- Yes
- Granite Counters
- Yes
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Yes
- Programmable Thmstat
- Yes
- Central Air
- Yes
Interior Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Yes
- Fire Sprinkler System
- Yes
- No Interior Steps
- Yes
- Water Softener Owned
- Yes
- Soft Water Loop
- Yes
Laundry
- Washer Included
- Yes
- Dryer Included
- Yes
- Gas Dryer Hookup
- Yes
- 220 V Dryer Hookup
- Yes
- Inside
- Yes
Other Rooms
- Family Room
- Yes
- Great Room
- Yes
Separate Den/Office
- Sep Den/Office Y/N
- Y
Road Access Type
- City Street
- Yes
Road Surface Type
- Asphalt
- Yes
- Paved
- Yes
Accessibility Feat.
- Bath Grab Bars
- Yes
Road Responsibility
- City Maintained Road
- Yes
Technology
- Pre-Wire Srnd Snd
- Yes
- Pre-Wire Sat Dish
- Yes
- Sat Dish TV Ownd
- Yes
- Cable TV Avail
- Yes
- High Speed Internet
- Yes
- Security System Owned
- Yes
Fencing
- Back Yard
- Yes
- Perimeter
- Yes
- Block
- Yes
- Wrought Iron
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Water Source
- City Water
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Built-in BBQ
- Yes
- Covered Patio(s)
- Yes
- Patio
- Yes
- Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s)
- Yes
- Rain Gutters
- Yes
Spa
- Private
- Yes
- Above Ground
- Yes
- Heated
- Yes
Sewer
- Sewer - Public
- Yes
- Sewer-In & Connected
- Yes
Parking Features
- Attch'd Gar Cabinets
- Yes
- RV Gate
- Yes
- Side Vehicle Entry
- Yes
- Attached Garage
- Yes
- Direct Access
- Yes
- Extended Length Garage
- Yes
- Garage Door Opener
- Yes
Irrigation
- Sprinkler
- Yes
Foundation Details
- Slab
- Yes
New Financing
- Cash
- Yes
- VA
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Energy/Green Feature
- Solar Panels
- Yes
- Solar Tubes
- Yes
Plumbing
- Gas Hot Water Heater
- Yes
Utilities
- APS
- Yes
- Natural Gas Connected
- Yes
- SW Gas
- Yes
- Phone Available
- Yes
Existing 1st Loan
- Treat as Free&Clear
- Yes
Property Description
- North/South Exposure
- Yes
Landscaping
- Desert Front
- Yes
- Desert 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
- Agency Discl Req
- Yes
Possession
- By Agreement
- Yes
- Close of Escrow
- Yes
Association Fee Incl
- Common Area Maint
- Yes
Assoc Rules/Info
- Pets OK (See Rmrks)
- Yes
- No Visible Truck Trailer RV Boat
- Yes
- Rental OK (See Rmks)
- Yes
- Prof Managed
- Yes
Property Features
Room Information