5480 E DESERT CREEK Lane, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
$2,400,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
3.5
Square Footage:
4,038
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
115,678
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$2,400,000
Last Modified:
9/16/2025
Description
''Authentic Arizona'' adobe home located on a saguaro covered hillside with sweeping mountain & golf views. The main structure was built in 1967 & has been extensively remodeled. See document tab. Three courtyards provide seamless transfer between indoor and outdoor living.
Every room opens onto a courtyard. One features a putting green.
This 2.6 acre lot location ensures privacy and exclusivity yet is very close to golf courses, restaurants & shopping.
The home features four ambient fireplaces perfect for cozy evenings. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the saltwater pool, or maintain your fitness regime in the workout room. Hand-painted artwork depicting local history adds a touch of bespoke artistry to your surroundings.
More Information MLS# 6919962
Contract Information
List Price: $2,400,000
Status: Active
Current Price: $2,400,000
List Date: 2025-09-15
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
Location Tax Legal
House Number: 5480
Compass: E
Street Name: DESERT CREEK
St Suffix: Lane
City/Town Code: Cave Creek
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85331
Zip4: 8414
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 211-17-055
Subdivision: DESERT CREEK AMD
Tax Year: 2024
General Property Description
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 1
# of Interior Levels: 1
# Bedrooms: 3
# Bathrooms: 3.5
Approx SQFT: 4038
Price/SqFt: 594.35
Horses: N
Model: SALT POOL
Builder Name: Unknown
Year Built: 1967
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes
Approx Lot SqFt: 115678
Approx Lot Acres: 2.656
Flood Zone: No
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Planned Comm Name: Desert Creek
Marketing Name: GOLF & MTN VIEW 2.6 ACRE
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: Cave Creek Rd. & Rancho Manana Blvd
Directions: Take Rancho Manana Blvd. West to Fairway Trail. Right on Fairway Trail to Desert Creek Ln. Left on Desert Creek Ln to house.
Geo Lat: 33.832202
Geo Lon: -111.962811
Legal Info
Township: 6N
Range: 4E
Section: 29
Lot Number: 3
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Items Updated
Wiring Yr Updated: 2005
Wiring Partial/Full: Full
Plmbg Yr Updated: 2005
Plmbg Partial/Full: Full
Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2011
Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Full
Roof Yr Updated: 2023
Roof Partial/Full: Full
Kitchen Yr Updated: 2011
Kitchen Partial/Full: Full
Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2008
Bath(s) Partial/Full: Full
Rm Adtn Yr Updated: 2011
Rm Adtn Partial/Full: Full
Pool Yr Updated: 2016
Pool Partial/Full: Full
Parking Spaces
Garage Spaces: 2
Slab Parking Spaces: 4
Total Covered Spaces: 2
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Add'l Property Use: None
Architecture: Ranch
Master Bathroom: Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room
Master Bedroom: Split
Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; 2 Master Bedrooms; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room
Fireplace Features: 3+ Fireplace
Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Tile
Windows: Dual Pane
Private Pool Features: Fenced
Spa: None
Dining Area: Formal; Dining in FR; Breakfast Room
Kitchen Features: Electric Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Kitchen Island
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included
Other Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Bonus/Game Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Exercise/Sauna Room
Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings; Soft Water Loop
Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet
Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s); Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s)
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road; Road Maintenance Agreement
Construction: Adobe
Const - Finish: Painted
Roofing: Composition
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric; Natural Gas
Plumbing: Electric Hot Wtr Htr; Gas Hot Water Heater
Utilities: APS; SW Gas
Water Source: City Water
Sewer: Septic Tank; Septic in & Cnctd
Services: City Services
Fencing: Block; Other
Property Description: Hillside Lot; Cul-De-Sac Lot; Mountain View(s); North/South Exposure; Adjacent to Wash
Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Synthetic Grass 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; Close of Escrow
Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint; Street Maint
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Cash; Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
Documents
Upgrades & Improvements ›Listing Office: Fathom Realty Elite
Last Updated: September - 16 - 2025
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