7917 E CAVE CREEK Road, Carefree, AZ 85377 (MLS# 6961858)

7917 E CAVE CREEK Road, Carefree, AZ 85377

$1,495,000

Black Mountain views provide a stunning natural backdrop on 1.62 acres, offering privacy and adding character and a true sense of place to this Carefree retreat.

A private desert retreat featuring a sprawling layout, refreshing heated pool, and breathtaking Sonoran Desert surroundings.

Gourmet kitchen showcasing dual islands ideal for prep, entertaining, and casual seating, complemented by granite countertops, custom wood cabinetry, artisan pendant lighting, new SubZero, JennAir gas range and a stunning stone range hood, all opening to the main living area.

Custom wood front door with wrought-iron detailing, set within a covered entry and paver walkway.

Light-filled front entry and dining area featuring a custom wood door, arched windows, and elegant chandelier.

Open-concept dining area flows into a flexible room with windows providing abundant natural light.

Virtually staged dining room with a spacious layout, abundant natural light, and elegant architectural details—ideal for everyday meals and entertaining.

Virtually staged flex room staged as sitting area.

Expansive chef’s kitchen showcasing dual islands for prep and gathering, granite countertops, custom wood cabinetry, artisan pendant lighting, stainless steel appliances, including Professional grade JennAir gas range, new SubZero, and a statement stone range hood.

Expansive gourmet kitchen featuring dual islands with granite countertops, custom wood cabinetry, decorative pendant lighting, a striking stone range hood, and a built-in wine storage area.

Gourmet kitchen featuring new SubZero refrigerator.

Gourmet kitchen featuring professional grade JennAir range and stone statement hood.

Inviting living room showcasing a fireplace with custom built-in niches, large windows with plantation shutters, and plenty of natural light creating a warm and comfortable gathering space with Mountain View’s.

Spacious great room with architectural niches and open to gourmet kitchen.

Bright family room with plantation shutters framing mountain views, along with a built-in cabinet featuring wine storage and serving space.

Laundry room features a utility sink as wall as ample cabinet space on both sides.

Stylish powder room showcasing a stone countertop vanity, oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, and a plantation shutter window that adds charm and natural light.

Primary bedroom offers large windows with mountain views and direct patio access through private doors.

Primary bedroom offers a built-in cabinetry area suitable for a coffee bar, beverage center, or additional storage, with plumbing pre-stubbed for a future sink.

Primary bathroom with dual sinks and ample storage. His and hers closets off the bathroom.

Primary bathroom with dual sinks and ample storage.

Primary bathroom with jetted soaking tub, walk-in shower, and abundant natural light.

Spacious walk-in shower with tile surround, built-in bench and three shower heads.

First of two primary closets, pre-plumbed for a washer and dryer.

Primary bathroom features two separate closets.

Second bedroom featuring a private half bath and ample natural light.

Bedrooms 2 and 3 each have a private half bath and share a walk-in shower with a bench and two shower heads.

Third bedroom with direct access to the pool area, abundant natural light, and mountain and desert views.

Dedicated pool bath with shower, conveniently accessible from the pool area.

Detached casita with tile flooring, bright natural light, ceiling fan, and private exterior entrance and private garage.

Detached casita featuring a wet bar, full bath, and bright, open living space.

Covered patio with paver flooring overlooking the pool and desert landscape.

Backyard with a solar-heated pool featuring a Baja deck with umbrella and views of Black Mountain and the surrounding desert.

Virtually staged backyard patio featuring a covered entertaining area, pool, and generous space for outdoor dining and lounging.

Aerial view showcasing the home’s private setting, pool, and sweeping desert and mountain surroundings.

Peaceful sunset view over the pool, showcasing desert skies and tranquil mountain surroundings.

Charming pergola seating area surrounded by natural desert landscaping and open views.

Aerial view highlighting the home’s expansive lot, pool, and panoramic mountain and desert views.

Expansive 3,118 sq ft home set on 1.62 acres with mountain views, featuring a detached casita and private desert setting.

Inviting paver driveway, covered portico, and attached 2-car garage on one side and 1-car garage attached to Casita, all set against a serene desert and mountain backdrop.

Covered motor court with paver driveway, columns, and access to the two garages, detached casita and front entry.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 3,118 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 70,567 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,495,000 List Date: 1/13/2026 Last Modified: 4/09/2026

Overview

Description

NEW PRICE PRESENTS AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY IN CAREFREE! CASITA, NO HOA, 1.62 ACRES. Experience the essence of Carefree living in this exceptional desert retreat, ideally positioned to capture unobstructed views of iconic Black Mountain and the surrounding Sonoran Desert. The 3,118 total square-foot residence offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths and 2 half baths in the main home, complemented by a custom 340-square-foot detached CASITA with its own full bathroom and private garage -ideal for guests, an art studio, or a private home office. A dedicated full pool bath, conveniently accessible from the pool area, adds both functionality and ease for outdoor living. The light-filled open floor plan is highlighted by expansive windows that frame postcard-worthy mountain views and sunset

Supplements: Tile flooring flows throughout the main living spaces, with carpeting in the bedrooms for added comfort. Casita has tile throughout. The kitchen is designed for both daily living and entertaining, featuring granite countertops, custom wood cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting, stainless steel dishwasher and microwave, a new Sub-Zero refrigerator a ... (Read more)

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Listing Details MLS# 6961858

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 7917
Compass: E
Street Name: CAVE CREEK
St Suffix: Road
City/Town Code: Carefree
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85377
Zip4: 4220
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 216-83-128
Subdivision: CAREFREE ARIZONA
Tax Year: 2025
Assessor's Map #: 83
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 128 CAREFREE ARIZONA MCR
Assessor's Parcel #: 128
Tax Municipality: Carefree
Taxes: 2601

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: 2
Total Bathrooms: 6
Approx SQFT: 3118
Price/SqFt: 479.47
Guest House SqFt: 340
Horses: N
Builder Name: Unknown
Year Built: 2008
Approx Lot SqFt: 70567
Approx Lot Acres: 1.62
Flood Zone: No
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: Yes
Marketing Name: Carefree
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: Tom Darlington and Cave Creek Road
Directions: Travel east from Tom Darlington on Cave Creek Road. Home is on the right before Mule Train Road.

Legal Info

Township: 6N
Range: 4E
Section: 35
Lot Number: 128

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

More Information

Items Updated

Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2014
Pool Yr Updated: 2015
Pool Partial/Full: Full

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 3
Slab Parking Spaces: 6
Total Covered Spaces: 3

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: Yes
Phone Call: Yes

Miscellaneous

Home Warranty: Yes

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Const - Finish

Painted: Yes
Stucco: Yes

Roofing

Tile: Yes

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Com Facilities Distr: N
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Lockbox Type

Supra: Yes

Architecture

Ranch: Yes

Master Bathroom

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

Master Bedroom

Split: Yes

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Split: Yes
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes
Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes

Fireplace Features

Insert: Yes
Fireplace Family Rm: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes

Window Features

Dual Pane: Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows: Yes

Private Pool Features

Outdoor: Yes
Heated: Yes
Solar Thermal Sys: Yes
Variable Speed Pump: Yes

Dining Area

Formal: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Breakfast Bar: Yes
Breakfast Nook: Yes

Heating

Heat Pump: Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment: Yes

View

Desert: Yes
Mountain(s): Yes

Kitchen Features

Built-In Gas Oven: Yes
Dishwasher: 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
Programmable Thmstat: Yes
Central Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Interior Features

9+ Flat Ceilings: Yes
Water Softener Owned: Yes
Soft Water Loop: Yes

Laundry

Washer Hookup: Yes
Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
220 V Dryer Hookup: Yes

Other Rooms

Family Room: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Road Access Type

City Street: Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: Yes

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: Yes

Technology

High Speed Internet: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Exterior Features

Separate Guest House: Yes
Covered Patio(s): Yes
Gazebo: Yes

Spa

None: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Parking Features

Attached Garage: Yes
Direct Access: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
VA: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Plumbing

Gas Hot Water Heater: Yes

Utilities

APS: Yes
SW Gas: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Conventional: Yes

Existing 1st Loan Terms

Non Assumable: Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front: Yes
Desert Back: Yes
Natural Desert Front: Yes
Natural Desert Back: Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: Yes

Services

City Services: Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: Yes
Vicinity of an Airport: Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow: Yes

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

None: Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Ranch View: Desert; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Tub with Jets; Bidet Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Insert; Fireplace Family Rm Flooring: Carpet; Tile Window Features: Dual Pane; ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows Private Pool Features: Outdoor; Heated; Solar Thermal Sys; Variable Speed Pump Spa: None Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook Kitchen Features: Built-In Gas Oven; Gas Cooktop; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; 220 V Dryer Hookup Other Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn Interior Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings; Water Softener Owned; Soft Water Loop Technology: High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s); Gazebo; Separate Guest House Parking Features: Attached Garage; Direct Access; Garage Door Opener Road Access Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Tile Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Heat Pump; Programmable Thmstat Heating: Heat Pump; ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic Tank Services: City Services Fencing: Back Yard Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Natural Desert Front; Natural Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Conventional Existing 1st Loan Terms: Non Assumable New Financing: Cash; VA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Vicinity of an Airport

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Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Updated: April - 09 - 2026