8601 E Carefree Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377 (MLS# 6525670)

8601 E Carefree Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377

$1,775,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,503 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 61,855 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,775,000 Last Modified: 7/08/2025

Description

Legendary Carefree living & NO HOA awaits on 1.5 ACRES of secluded privacy in this 3BR, 3BA, 3,503sf Custom gem w/ stunning mountain & scenic VIEWS & room for private Casita - in the heart of Carefree! Moments from Scottsdale. Start your journey through the hand-stamped driveway, copper clad garage doors, thru courtyard gate to front entry. Savor the 1st of many walnut & saguaro ribbed doors. Take in the charm of large vega beam ceilings, latilla shutter windows, recessed natural lighting, ARTISTIC PERFECTION & beautifully tiled & wood flooring throughout this exquisite Estate. Cozy Living Room w/fireplace, VIEWS of nature & open to private dining both in front dining room & kitchen. Glide into UPDATED Chef's kitchen, stone counters, walnut cabinetry, walk-in-pantry, island...(CLICK MORE)

Supplements: Beautiful kitchen w/ prep sink, plus dining w/ bar seating. Adjacent to the family room w/ views & access to RESORT YARD, make entertaining a pleasure. Relish in the newly-added upstairs VIEW Retreat / Studio with balcony & endless options. The Master retreat is warmed by a beehive fireplace w/ a cozy sitting area, xl walk-in-closet, resort-style bath w/ separated sinks, commode room, stone counters, phenomenal artisan tub & snail shower. The luxurious comforts carry into the other two guest suites - The upstairs suite has a lovely balcony w/ pristine views & private entry/exit stairway to this backyard oasis. Enjoy views of the Desert, Black Mountain & wash from the spacious covered patio, SW inspired fireplace, BBQ area, or from the sparkling pebble-finish pool & completely tiled spa. The oversized 4-car-garage w/ extra storage can be used as a Gym or workshop, etc. Great location, close to restaurants, shopping, golf, resorts, spas, roads for daytrips & so much more! A convenient ride to the airport. Make this sonoran dream retreat, your Carefree reality! More things to love about this home & List of $245,576 in Upgrades since 2018..... 1. Water tank 12/18 $3,785 2. Water softener 2018 $2,080 3. Irrigation lines 8/19 $1,939 // Updated again in 5/12 $6,855 4. Kitchen appliances (All) 2018 $14,247 5. Landscaping on bank 1/19 $3,580 6. Sonos sound system 3/18 $2,670 7. New pool pump/heater 1-19 & 2/21 $7,931 8. Three New air conditioners 3/22 $25,893 9. Remodeled Master bathroom 2018 $55,623 10. Master tub & toilets 2018 $11,958 11. Kitchen backsplash, faucets, disposal & contractor 2012 $8,254 12. Exterior Painted 2021 $21,550 13. Rooftop resurfacing 2018 $4,642 14. Remodel for Art Studio $33,050 15. Small bath partial remodel vanity, marble, sink, faucets, lighting & shower door $4,000 16. Chandelier in Living Rm $812 17. Sonos connection to Living Rm & Patio $2,671 18. Fitness machines in Garage gym $5,883 19. Extra storage in garage $798 20. Master bedroom window treatment $1,005 21. Sandblasting both bedrooms wood beams in ceiling 2018 $3,000 22. ADT Security $668 23. Termite Teco Solutions around perimeter of home $1,182 24. Gas logs in Fireplaces inside & outside 2018 $5,308 25. Landscape plantings $715 26. Outside lighting 2019 $7,660 27. Barbeque 2018 $3,327 28. Washer/Dryer 2018 $2,190 *Casita plans are available for viewing upon request.

More Information MLS# 6525670

Contract Information

Sold Price: $1,775,000 Status: Closed Current Price: $1,775,000 List Date: 2023-02-28 Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple

Location Tax Legal

Map Code/Grid: F37 House Number: 8601 Compass: E Street Name: Carefree St Suffix: Drive City/Town Code: Carefree State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85377 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 216-26-174-A Subdivision: Carefree Fore Tax Year: 2022

General Property Description

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Dwelling Styles: Detached Exterior Stories: 2 # of Interior Levels: 2 # Bedrooms: 3 # Bathrooms: 3 Approx SQFT: 3503 Price/SqFt: 506.7 Horses: N Model: Artisan Custom Builder Name: Carefree Secluded Custom Year Built: 1999 Approx Lot SqFt: 61855 Approx Lot Acres: 1.42 Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: Yes Planned Comm Name: Carefree Marketing Name: 1.5 ACRE Seclusion 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: Pima & Cave Creek Rd. Directions: North on Pima. Left on Carefree Drive. Home will be on your left after the first street on the left. Geo Lat: 33.824661 Geo Lon: -111.895536

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2023-04-22 Under Contract Date: 2023-03-04 Close of Escrow Date: 2023-04-21 Sold Price: $1,775,000

Legal Info

Lot Number: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Items Updated

Roof Yr Updated: 2012 Roof Partial/Full: Partial

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 4 Total Covered Spaces: 4

Sold Info

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

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Territorial/Santa Fe Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; 2 Master Baths; Tub with Jets; Bidet Master Bedroom: Downstairs Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Downstairs; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room Fireplace Features: 3+ Fireplace; Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace Flooring: Carpet; Tile Pool Features: Private Spa: Private Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar; Dining in LR/GR; Breakfast Room Kitchen Features: Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Wall Oven(s); Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Features: Central Vacuum; Water Purifier Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s) Parking Features: Attch'd Gar Cabinets; Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Foam Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Natural Gas Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic Tank Fencing: Block Property Description: Mountain View(s); North/South Exposure Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: July - 08 - 2025