8535 E DOG LEG Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377

$1,815,000

This stunning residence is rimmed with ornate metal work, curved architecture, living areas on one floor and a unique two-story casita with two separate living areas!

The view your guests will enjoy from the entry. Black Mountain and the desert in panoramic windows with well-crafted circular architecture with wood floors. This timelessresidence is constructed of block, rimmed by ornate metal on the exterior.

Your guests won't see many living rooms that take your breath away, with circular large view windows and vistas of Black Mountain. The spoke design of the ceiling down to the gorgeous hardwood floors. This is a living room that WILL get used!!

One acre site with natural desert surrounding the hillside view home

Large pool between the residence and the two story casita at this Dog Leg property

Distinctive residence on a hilltop, sited for maximum views of Black Mountain and the desert. You'll love the unique two-story casita, with separate units.

Plenty of space and natural desert are in the views from this hilltop home

This stunning hilltop residence, once of the home a a legendary golf course designer, has the main living area on one floor, a two-story casita, and no HOA!

The circular design incorporates mountain and desert vistas and sunsets.

motorcourt from the upper patio (1 of 1)

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Entry into the living room from the master suite

Classy for your guests with designer sink on a floating ornate wooden shelf!

What chef wouldn't be inspired by this vista?

outdoor kitchen with view patio (1 of 1)

permiere view patio with outdoor kitchen

portion of the large master closet (1 of

laundry room with granite counters and s

separate casita wing with two fllors and

Many uses for the casita. They could be rented out, used as an art studio, private office and retreat, exercise area. Very charming room here with weathered wood flooring, a wall of quartz rock surrounding the fireplace, bookshelves and a private patio with a big view!

This private office is on the upper floor of the casita.

guest casita bottom kitchen area (1 of 1

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 4,630 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 47,126 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,815,000 List Date: 2/03/2022 Last Modified: 4/03/2025

Overview

Description

A Carefree Mid-Century Modern showcase with double guest houses, great VRBO potential, no HOA and a BEST deal at $410/sqft. The architect was way ahead of his time on this one! . Hilltop views will ''wow'' with a quiet cul-de-sac street. Former home of golf course designer Pete Dye. The main living area on 1 floor. The entry living room w/curved walls and large view windows is a showcase, of mountain and desert vistas. Most of the home renovated in 2010.. Chef's kitchen w/thick granite counters & a unique triangular island, separate breakfast table and expansive outdoor BBQ & kitchen on a view patio. Pool has just been resurfaced. Remodeled bathrooms along with a private media room. Buyer to verify square footage. 2 Septic systems have been certified, See the video tour!

Supplements: See the topographic survey in the documents section. Note: ceilings in the living room are 10 feet, other rooms may have 8 foot ceilings. Kitchen has 2 disposals, 2 dishwashers. The entire home was updated in 2010, all new windows and doors, new wiring, kitchens and bathrooms of the main house. A new roof has been put on the house with Renco, and ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 6347052

Location, Tax & Legal

Map Code/Grid: F37
House Number: 8535
Compass: E
Street Name: DOG LEG
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Carefree
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85377
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 216-26-104
Subdivision: CAREFREE FORE MORE
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: 5
Total Bathrooms: 6
Approx SQFT: 4630
Price/SqFt: 392.01
Guest House SqFt: 891
Horses: N
Builder Name: unknown
Year Built: 1971
Approx Lot SqFt: 47126
Approx Lot Acres: 1.082
Flood Zone: No
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 3
Marketing Name: Double Guest Houses too!
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 Rd
Directions: North on Mule Train, right on Carefree Drive, left on Dog Leg.

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2022-02-28
Under Contract Date: 2022-02-11
Close of Escrow Date: 2022-03-16

Legal Info

Township: 6N
Range: 4E
Section: 36
Lot Number: 917

More Information

Basement

Basement Y/N: Y

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated: 2010
Floor Partial/Full: Full
Wiring Yr Updated: 2010
Wiring Partial/Full: Full
Plmbg Yr Updated: 2010
Plmbg Partial/Full: Full
Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2010
Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Partial
Roof Yr Updated: 2010
Roof Partial/Full: Full
Kitchen Yr Updated: 2010
Kitchen Partial/Full: Full
Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2010
Bath(s) Partial/Full: Full
Rm Adtn Yr Updated: 2010
Rm Adtn Partial/Full: Full
Pool Yr Updated: 2021
Pool Partial/Full: Partial

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Covered Spaces: 2

Contact Info

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

Sold Info

Loan Type: Other
Loan Years: 30
Payment Type: Other
Closing Cost Split: Normal - N
Buyer Concession $/%: %
Seller Concession $/%: %

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: None Architecture: Contemporary Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Tub with Jets; Bidet Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Gas Fireplace Flooring: Stone; Wood Window Features: Dual Pane Spa: None Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Room Kitchen Features: Range/Oven Elec; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Wall Oven(s); Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside; See Remarks Basement Description: Walk-Out Access Other Rooms: Family Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Media Room Interior Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings; Central Vacuum; Wet Bar; Water Softener Owned Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms; Security System Owned Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Separate Guest House Parking Features: Direct Access; Garage Door Opener; Separate Strge Area Construction: Block Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Foam Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Recirculation Pump Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic-In & Connected Fencing: Block Property Description: Hillside Lot; Cul-De-Sac Lot; North/South Exposure Landscaping: Natural Desert Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Cash to Loan; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level	Remarks
Master Bedroom	20.00	20.00	Second	The main liviing areas are on this floor.
Bedroom	15.00	14.00	Second	This is a second Master Suite on the main floor
Bedroom 2	17.00	14.00	Second	This bedroom has a fireplace as well.
Living Room	26.00	26.00	Second	This is a circular room with a view

Documents

Topographic Survey ›

Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Office Phone: 480-488-2400

Office Email: bret.lamberson@russlyon.com

Last Updated: April - 03 - 2025