7809 E CAREFREE Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377

$765,000

Enjoy this move-in ready home with $250,000 in improvements and a custom 2-car garage.

From this large covered patio, you'll see the only 2-car garage available in Carefree Estates, no Carport! Enjoy the Southern-facing view with sunsets every night! Also a BBQ and rolling metal shutters that cover ALL the patio doors.

This beautiful and rennovated residence is the only available home in Carefree Estates with an oversized 2 car garage! Having your own garage is a huge plus, since many homes don't have one. This was constructed at an expense of over $60,000

You'll enjoy the community atmosphere of popular Carefree Estates, just down from the world-class wellness and health resort at Civana and minutes from the Carefree Town Center. Move in ready. They have done the work for you!

This popular enclave is convenient to the Carefree Town Center, neary shopping and restaurants too!

This move in ready home features two master suites, each with ensuite bath on either side of the he Great Room, which features mountain views to the North and large patio entry to the covered patio on the South. There are rolling metal shutters that cover the patio entrances, a nice feature for a lock and leave.

Panoramic view to the North out of the extended length front view window showcases Elephant butte, Table Mesa and Continental Peak. its the view you will always enjoy from this quaint Carefree Estates residence.

There's also keypad entry to the garage and room for 500 sq. ft of storage cabintry.

Heated pool and spa in a private walled area are at your disposal.

This popular enclave was originally built on the Carefree Inn's resort property for wealthy guests who wanted to spend the season here, but wanted more room than a hotel room offered. its rumored that Carefree co-founder Tom Darlington actually built some of the homes. They are all block.

Great Bonus, there are metal rolling shutters that come down over all the patio doors. This expensive addition is perfect for when you away from the home, and keeps it cooler as well!

Bathrooms have been totally redone with high-end custom cabinetry, granite counters and custom tiling.

This is part of the East side Master Suite.

Property lines from the official Maricopa Country aerial photos

This is the walkway to the home from the garage area.

Majestic mountain views of Continental Peak, the highest in the area, are showcased from the home. Enjoy single-level-living with panoramic views, two-car garage, and nothing to fix, move in ready to enjoy!

Single-level living in an easy to take care of residence, move-in ready with upgrades on the improtant items. Plus two car garage, close to the Town Center, attractions and activities. Nothing to fix, just enjoy!

A super feature put in several years ago for instant hot water throughout the home!

Whole-house water softening has been well-maintained.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2.5 Square Footage: 2,335 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,979 Status: Closed

Current Price: $765,000 Last Modified: 5/20/2025

Overview

Description

Move-in ready to enjoy and with a 2-car garage! New $17,000 roof going on in mid-April! Single-level living with solid block construction, in this desirable Carefree neighborhood. Fully renovated and improved home where you can relax knowing there is $250,000 in total improvements including the addition of that garage. Its the perfect lock-and-leave with a super large covered patio and BBQ. Close to the town center with restaurants and shopping, concerts. Electrical service upgraded to 200 amp, new AC and Furnace, Kitchens and bath have all new custom wood cabinetry, new bathrooms, new tankless water heater, Features 2 large master suites w/ensuite baths, Rolling shutters that cover the patio doors. There's a private community pool and spa. Be sure to watch the video tour!

Listing Details MLS# 6644856

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 7809
Compass: E
Street Name: CAREFREE
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Carefree
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85377
Zip4: 9641
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 216-83-511
Subdivision: CAREFREE INN ESTATES with a Two-Car Garage in this Popular and Historic Enclave
Tax Year: 2022

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: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 2.5
Approx SQFT: 2335
Price/SqFt: 327.62
Horses: N
Model: 2 Masters
Builder Name: Custom Homes
Year Built: 1970
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: No
Approx Lot SqFt: 11979
Approx Lot Acres: 0.275
Community Pool Y/N: Yes
Private Pool Y/N: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: Yes
Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District
High School District: Cave Creek Unified District
Elementary School: Black Mountain Elementary School
Jr. High School: Cactus Shadows High School
High School: Cactus Shadows High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Tranquil Trail and Carefree Drive
Directions: Go North on Tranquil Trail, right on Carefree Drive. turn into main entrance to Carefree Estates, take first left turn.

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2024-03-29
Under Contract Date: 2024-03-18
Close of Escrow Date: 2024-04-24

Legal Info

Township: 6N
Range: 4E
Section: 35
Lot Number: 135

More Information

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated: 2014
Floor Partial/Full: Partial
Wiring Yr Updated: 2014
Wiring Partial/Full: Partial
Plmbg Yr Updated: 2014
Plmbg Partial/Full: Partial
Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2014
Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Full
Roof Yr Updated: 2006
Roof Partial/Full: Full
Kitchen Partial/Full: Partial
Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2014
Bath(s) Partial/Full: Full

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Covered Spaces: 2

Distance To Street

Distance To Street Comments: 50

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn: 480-488-9508
List Agent Hme Phn 2: 602-377-0060

Sold Info

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

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Ranch View: Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Double Vanity; 2 Master Baths Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: 2 Master Bedrooms; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Gas Fireplace Flooring: Stone; Wood Window Features: Solar Screens; Dual Pane Community Pool Features: Heated Spa: None Community Features: Community Spa; Community Spa Htd Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar; Dining in LR/GR Kitchen Features: Electric Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Granite Counters Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Other Rooms: Great Room Interior Features: Roller Shields; No Interior Steps; Water Softener Owned Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Private Street(s) Parking Features: Garage Door Opener Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Construction: Slump Block Const - Finish: Other (See Remarks) Roofing: Composition Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Tankless Ht Wtr Heat; Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Private Services: City Services; County Services Fencing: None Property Description: North/South Exposure Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: By Agreement; Close of Escrow Unit Style: All on One Level; Street Facing Association Fee Incl: Garbage Collection; Common Area Maint; Street Maint Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear Existing 1st Loan Terms: Non Assumable New Financing: Cash; FHA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Office Phone: 480-488-2400

Office Email: bret.lamberson@russlyon.com

Last Updated: May - 20 - 2025