8239 E CAREFREE Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377

$2,000,000

Stunning views, home and outdoor entertaining areas, with thousands of feet of open space to the South. See what over a million dollars in renovations does!!

One of the most beautiful sights you'll enljoy at this home is to enter the rear yard, with the disappearing doors revealing this view of water and fire features, golf course and mountain views. Note some of the wired in heaters above the living space.

Breathtaking remake of a Classic Carefree home, in one of the town's quietest areas and bordering the Desert Forest Golf Course.

Sweeping Great Room as seen from the front entrance. The Great Room is the favorite style of room for entertaining. You will always be with your guests!

Enormous kitchen island with bar (1 of 1

This amazing lower master bedroom suite, is one of two in the home, with fireplace and patio access.

In a quiet area of original Carefree, you'll enjoy this totally renovated residence on the Desert Forest Golf Course, with no HOA!

The driveway is paver covered all the way into the motorcourt

motorcourt and arch entry at night (1 of

There's a wood burning fireplace and seating in the large entry courtyard

Great Room fireplace from behind the sof

Comforting fires both inside and outback!

Great Room from along the Kitchen Island

Viking48inch dual fuel professional rang

dining area of the Great Room with patio

This window of ornate metal work, perfectly frames the dining area of the Great Room

office with outside patio entry (1 of 1)

Entrance to the private office is on the left, and the main home entry on the right

With thousands of feet of open space to the South, this residence is in one of Carefree's quietest areas, yet minutes from the Town Center.

A sunset every night from this stunning resort property!

There's an upstairs patio with big views of the golf course and mountains

With large covered patios, this BBQ center with bar, showcases the pool and spa.

Although the property is along the Desert Forest Golf Course, you will have maximum privacy with this boulder landscaped hill.

There's a gas firepit on the edge of the boulder hill, along with landscaping lighting, to provide a stunning evening setting.

upstair bedroom 2 Cowboy Bedroom (1 of 1

Upstairs Master Suite toward the entry (

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 3,800 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 43,699 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,000,000 List Date: 1/01/2022 Last Modified: 2/27/2026

Overview

Description

See what a million dollar 3-stage renovation and addition can do to produce a landmark Carefree retreat with no HOA and nestled along the world-class Desert Forest Golf Course. A complete entertainer's chef kitchen. Be sure to see supplement remarks on the remarkable kitchen features, including a Viking 48'' pro dual-fuel range w/dbl ovens, built-in Subzero, huge island w/ leathered granite finished counter with a hammered copper farmhouse sink, a sunken wet bar, and disappearing doors that lead to a most private desert oasis with negative edge pool and spa amidst open vistas of the golf course and Black Mountain. Multiple cozy areas for your guests to gather and revel in this well-crafted landscaped paradise, Buyer to verify square footage. 743 sq.ft covered patio living area too.

Supplements: Mechanical has been recently updated. The outdoor patio contains a number of built in infra red heaters. There is a also a full master suite and bath upstairs with walk-in closet, several additional guest rooms/offices. Kitchen: Chef's kitchen includes Viking 48" Professional Dual-Fuel Range with two ovens, 6-burners and a griddle, Viking Profes ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 6335274

Location, Tax & Legal

Map Code/Grid: F37
House Number: 8239
Compass: E
Street Name: CAREFREE
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Carefree
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85377
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 216-26-056
Subdivision: CAREFREE FORE
Tax Year: 2021

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple

General Property Description

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 2
# of Interior Levels: 2
# Bedrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 3.5
Approx SQFT: 3800
Price/SqFt: 526.32
Horses: N
Builder Name: custom
Year Built: 1993
Approx Lot SqFt: 43699
Approx Lot Acres: 1.003
Flood Zone: No
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 3
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: Mule Train & Cave Creek
Directions: North on Mule Train, turn right on Carefree Drive. Residence is on the right.

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2022-01-20
Under Contract Date: 2022-01-10
Close of Escrow Date: 2022-01-31

Legal Info

Township: 6N
Range: 4E
Section: 36
Lot Number: 55

More Information

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated: 2009
Floor Partial/Full: Full
Plmbg Yr Updated: 2014
Plmbg Partial/Full: Partial
Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2019
Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Partial
Roof Yr Updated: 2010
Roof Partial/Full: Full
Kitchen Yr Updated: 2009
Kitchen Partial/Full: Full
Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2011
Bath(s) Partial/Full: Full
Rm Adtn Yr Updated: 2011
Rm Adtn Partial/Full: Full

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 3
Total Covered Spaces: 3

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn: 480-488-9508
List Agent Hme Phn 2: 602-377-0060
List Agent Cell Phn2: 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: Territorial/Santa Fe View: Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Bidet Master Bedroom: Split; Upstairs; Downstairs Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Downstairs; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace Flooring: Carpet; Tile Window Features: Solar Screens; Dual Pane Private Pool Features: Fenced; Heated Spa: Private; Heated Community Features: Golf Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar; Dining in LR/GR Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Range/Oven Elec; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Engy Star (See Rmks); Inside Interior Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings; Wet Bar; Water Softener Owned Technology: Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Other Parking Features: Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Built-Up; Tile; Foam Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment Heating: Natural Gas Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic-In & Connected Services: City Services Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block Property Description: Golf Course Lot; North/South Exposure Landscaping: Gravel/Stone Front; Gravel/Stone Back; Desert Front; Desert Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back; Irrigation Front; Irrigation Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: By Agreement; Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear Existing 1st Loan Terms: Non Assumable New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Agency Discl Req

Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Office Phone: 480-488-2400

Office Email: bret.lamberson@russlyon.com

Last Updated: February - 27 - 2026