35078 N SOPHORA Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377

$1,675,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,160 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 38,777 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,675,000 Last Modified: 3/11/2026

Overview

Description

An EXCEPTIONAL 3 Bed / 3 Ba 3160 SF Carefree home, crafted by award-winning builder J.P. Malone, offers a rare blend of quality, character and serenity on .89 acres. The front desert courtyard frames picturesque Black Mountain views, while the entry foyer reveals a stunning desert-inspired backyard oasis. The living room features rich wood ceiling beams and adjoins an elegant formal dining room. Alpine granite and quartz surfaces add refined sophistication. The upgraded kitchen and baths showcase premium finishes and top appliances, including Sub-Zero, Miele, and Bosch. A hand-crafted three-way Kiva fireplace warms the Kitchen, Breakfast Nook, and Family Room. Covered patio tongue-and-groove wood ceiling, outdoor fireplace, and built-in BBQ overlooks newly renovated heated Pool & Spa.

Supplements: Beautiful Study with inspiring Desert and Black Mountain views to the North is adjacent to a Guest Bath and could be a third Bedroom. Flex Room with small window in Owner's Suite ideal for additional closet space, exercise room or small office. The immaculate 3-car garage features a storage closet with built-in Cabinetry and Wi-Fi enabled garage do ...

Listing Details MLS# 6960466

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number
35078
Compass
N
Street Name
SOPHORA
St Suffix
Drive
City/Town Code
Carefree
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85377
Zip4
4381
Country
US
County Code
Maricopa
Assessor Number
211-28-259
Subdivision
CAREFREE MOUNTAIN ESTATES UNIT ONE
Tax Year
2025

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
3
Total Bathrooms
3
Approx SQFT
3160
Price/SqFt
530.06
Horses
N
Builder Name
JP Malone
Year Built
1996
Approx Lot SqFt
38777
Approx Lot Acres
0.89
Flood Zone
No
Community Pool Y/N
No
Private Pool Y/N
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
2
Planned Comm Name
Carefree Mountain Estates
Marketing Name
Carefree Mountain Estate
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
Carefree Highway and Tom Darlington/Scottsdale RD
Directions
West to Carefree Mountain Drive; through Gate, then North to Sophora and West to home on South side.

Status Change Info

Off Market Date
2026-02-24
Under Contract Date
2026-02-10
Close of Escrow Date
2026-03-10

Legal Info

Township
5N
Range
4E
Section
4
Lot Number
26

More Information

Architect

Architect
Malone

Basement

Basement Y/N
N

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated
2010
Floor Partial/Full
Full
Plmbg Yr Updated
2021
Plmbg Partial/Full
Partial
Ht/Cool Yr Updated
2017
Ht/Cool Partial/Full
Partial
Roof Yr Updated
2025
Roof Partial/Full
Partial
Kitchen Yr Updated
2021
Kitchen Partial/Full
Full
Bath(s) Yr Updated
2021
Bath(s) Partial/Full
Full
Pool Yr Updated
2025
Pool Partial/Full
Partial

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces
3
Slab Parking Spaces
3
Total Covered Spaces
3

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service
Aligned Showings

Sold Info

Loan Type
Cash
Payment Type
Other
Closing Cost Split
Normal - N
Buyer Concession $/%
$
Seller Concession $/%
$

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; Bidet Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Two Way Fireplace; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace Flooring: Carpet; Stone; Wood Window Features: Solar Screens; Dual Pane; Low-Emissivity Windows; Mechanical Sun Shds; Tinted Windows; Wood Frames Private Pool Features: Heated; Play Pool; Variable Speed Pump Spa: Private; Heated Community Features: Gated Dining Area: Formal; Breakfast Nook; Breakfast Room Kitchen Features: Built-In Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Gas Dryer Hookup; Inside Foundation Details: Slab Other Rooms: Family Room; Exercise/Sauna Room Interior Features: Skylight(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Fire Sprinkler System; Water Softener Owned; Soft Water Loop; Water Purifier Technology: Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Open Deck; Patio; Private Street(s); Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s) Parking Features: Addtn'l Purchasable; Attch'd Gar Cabinets; Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener; Separate Strge Area Road Access Type: Private Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt; Paved Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Construction: Block; Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Tile; Foam Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Plumbing: Recirculation Pump; Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic Tank; Septic-In & Connected Services: City Services Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block Property Description: North/South Exposure; Borders Common Area Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Natural Desert Front; Natural Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: By Agreement Association Fee Incl: Garbage Collection; Common Area Maint; Street Maint Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
IDX
Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone: 480-595-7200
Office Email: bret.lamberson@russlyon.com
Last Updated: March - 11 - 2026
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