8741 E SILVER SADDLE Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377

$3,200,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 7.5 Square Footage: 9,887 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 148,851 Status: Closed
Current Price: $3,200,000 Last Modified: 2/17/2026

Overview

Description

This magnificent Carefree estate underwent a $2.5 million re-mastering between 2014 and 2018. Virtually every system on the property was replaced with new; yet the architectural genius of Alan Tafoya was fully retained. ''Custom'' does not begin to define this home. This one-of-a-kind luxury retreat is perfectly sited on over 3 acres of Sonoran Desert Beauty at the VERY top of the Carefree hills, offering 360 degree Mountain and Sunset views. The Savant Pro System is just one example that no expense was spared on this complete restoration allowing control of the entire house (TV, Music, HVAC, Lighting, and Security) from your phone. For a Matterport Walkthrough, please go to Photos/Virtual Tour tab

Listing Details MLS# 6152245

Location, Tax & Legal

Map Code/Grid
F37
House Number
8741
Compass
E
Street Name
SILVER SADDLE
St Suffix
Drive
City/Town Code
Carefree
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85377
Country
US
County Code
Maricopa
Assessor Number
216-25-092-B
Subdivision
COW TRACK ESTATES 2
Tax Year
2020

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
Full Bathrooms
7
Half Bathrooms
Yes
Total Bathrooms
7.5
Approx SQFT
9887
Price/SqFt
323.66
Guest House SqFt
2527
Horses
N
Builder Name
Phil Smith
Year Built
1990
Approx Lot SqFt
148851
Approx Lot Acres
3.417
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
Sonoran Trails Middle School
High School
Cactus Shadows High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street
Tom Darlington and Cave Creek Road
Directions
Right on Cave Creek Road, Left on Tranquil Trail, Right on Rising Sun, continue east on Rising Sun as it becomes Cow Track. Left on Silver Saddle to 8741.

Status Change Info

Off Market Date
2020-12-17
Under Contract Date
2020-12-02
Close of Escrow Date
2020-12-16

Legal Info

Township
6N
Range
4E
Section
25
Lot Number
88

More Information

Architect

Architect
Alan Tafoya

Basement

Basement Y/N
Y

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
2017
Ht/Cool Partial/Full
Partial
Roof Yr Updated
2014
Roof Partial/Full
Partial
Kitchen Yr Updated
2014
Kitchen Partial/Full
Partial
Bath(s) Yr Updated
2014
Bath(s) Partial/Full
Partial
Rm Adtn Yr Updated
2017
Rm Adtn Partial/Full
Partial
Pool Yr Updated
2014
Pool Partial/Full
Partial

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces
4
Slab Parking Spaces
10
Total Covered Spaces
4

Sold Info

Loan Type
Cash
Payment Type
Fixed
Closing Cost Split
Normal - N
Buyer Concession $/%
$
Seller Concession to Buyer
1800
Seller Concession $/%
$

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: None Architecture: Spanish; Santa Barbara/Tuscan View: City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Tub with Jets; Bidet Master Bedroom: Downstairs Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; Other Bedroom Downstairs; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace; Fire Pit Flooring: Carpet; Stone; Tile; Wood Window Features: Solar Screens; Dual Pane; Wood Frames Private Pool Features: Heated; Variable Speed Pump Spa: Private; Heated Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Room; Other (See Remarks) Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Basement Description: Walk-Out Access; Finished Other Rooms: Family Room; Library-Blt-in Bkcse; Bonus/Game Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Exercise/Sauna Room Interior Features: Skylight(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); Central Vacuum; Wet Bar; Fire Sprinkler System Technology: Pre-Wire Sat Dish; Sat Dish TV Ownd; Sat Dish Intrnt Ownd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms; Security System Owned; Smart Home Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House; Tennis Court(s) Parking Features: Direct Access; Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener; Gated; Temp Controlled Construction: Wood Frame; Other Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Built-Up; Tile Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Engy Star Ht Wtr Htr; 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 Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: By Agreement; Close of Escrow Unit Style: Two Levels Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear Existing 1st Loan Terms: Non Assumable New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
IDX
Listing Office: Walt Danley Realty, LLC
Office Phone: 602-295-7808
Office Email: tom@waltdanley.com
Last Updated: February - 17 - 2026
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