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$1,398,988
8249 E CAREFREE Drive
Carefree, AZ 85377
MLS# 6950525
3 beds  |  3 baths


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Property Description
You must check out this Carefree gem. Ideally located and backs up to the prestigious Desert Forest Golf Club, this rare opportunity sits on an expansive 42,608 sq. ft. lot in one of the most desirable areas of Carefree, AZ. With over 3,100 sq. ft. of interior space, this home is ready for your vision and creativity. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence features three fireplaces—found in the family room, kitchen, and primary suite—adding warmth, charm, and architectural character throughout. The incredible lot provides privacy, natural desert beauty, and endless potential to transform the property into a true desert retreat. Whether you're looking to reimagine the interiors, redesign the flow, or create a custom luxury haven, the open slate is waiting for you.

Details
Maps
Contract Information
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
List Price: $1,398,988
Status: Active
Current Price: $1,398,988
List Date: 2025-11-20
Location, Tax & Legal
Assessor's Map #: 26
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 54 CAREFREE FORE MCR 011030
Assessor's Parcel #: 55
Tax Municipality: Carefree
Taxes: 2440
House Number: 8249
Compass: E
Street Name: CAREFREE
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Carefree
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85377
Zip4: 4094
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 216-26-055
Subdivision: CAREFREE FORE
Tax Year: 2024
General Property Description
Dwelling Styles: Detached
# of Interior Levels: 1
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Approx SQFT: 3103
Price/SqFt: 450.85
Approx Lot SqFt: 42608
Approx Lot Acres: 0.978
Flood Zone: No
Horses: N
Builder Name: Unknown
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
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 3
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Stories: 1
# Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 3
Year Built: 1981
Legal Info
Range: 4E
Section: 36
Township: 6N
Lot Number: 54
Special Listing Cond
N/A: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Const - Finish
Stucco: 1
Roofing
Tile: 1
Association & Fees
HOA Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Lockbox Type
Supra: 1
Master Bathroom
Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1
Master Bedroom
Downstairs: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Dining Area
Formal: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
View
Desert: 1
Kitchen Features
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Interior Features
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Laundry
Washer Included: 1
Dryer Included: 1
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Separate Den/Office
Sep Den/Office Y/N: N
Fencing
None: 1
Water Source
City Water: 1
Spa
None: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Parking Spaces
Slab Parking Spaces: 2
Total Covered Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
New Financing
Cash: 1
VA: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
FannieMae (HomePath): 1
Utilities
APS: 1
Existing 1st Loan
Other (See Remarks): 1
Property Description
Golf Course Lot: 1
Landscaping
Desert Front: 1
Desert Back: 1
Unit Style
All on One Level: 1
Disclosures
Seller Discl Avail: 1
Possession
Close of Escrow: 1
Association Fee Incl
No Fees: 1
Assoc Rules/Info
None: 1
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: Pima & Cave Creek
Directions: From I-17 Exit E on E Carefree Hwy, L on N Tom Darlington Dr, R on E Cave Creek Rd, L on E Carefree Dr, to home on R.
Geo Lat: 33.825523
Geo Lon: -111.901054
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
View: Desert
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm
Master Bedroom: Downstairs
Flooring: Carpet; Tile
Spa: None
Dining Area: Formal
Kitchen Features: Disposal; Dishwasher
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Construction: Wood Frame
Const - Finish: Stucco
Roofing: Tile
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities: APS
Water Source: City Water
Sewer: Septic Tank
Fencing: None
Property Description: Golf Course Lot
Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back
Lockbox Type: Supra
Possession: Close of Escrow
Unit Style: All on One Level
Association Fee Incl: No Fees
Existing 1st Loan: Other (See Remarks)
New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional; FannieMae (HomePath)
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
Supplements
The combination of premium location, oversized lot, and world-class golf next door makes this a standout opportunity in iconic Carefree. Embrace the potential. Elevate the lifestyle. This home is ready for its next chapter.

IDX
Listing Office: Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Last Updated: December - 14 - 2025

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