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$815,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 7034881 MLS Velvet Shadows 3 SubDv. CLOSED Status
MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION! Nestled on .98 acres in the quiet community of Carefree Shadows, this custom Carefree desert home offers 2,941 square feet of architectural warmth, spacious living areas, and a flexible floor plan. Although older, the home showcases dramatic wood beamed ceilings, rich wood textures, abundant natural light, and a true indoor outdoor Arizona feel throughout. The split bedroom floor plan features expansive living and entertaining spaces including formal dining, a very large family room with a striking rock fireplace, and an enormous enclosed Arizona room overlooking the desert landscape and mature saguaros. North south exposure helps provide balanced natural light throughout the home, while ceiling fans and zoned HVAC add comfort and efficiency. The massive upstairs loft offers exceptional flexibility with built in shelving, vaulted wood beamed ceilings, a full bathroom, and a walk in closet. Ideal as a private office, den, creative studio, media room, or potential future guest suite conversion, the space adds a unique architectural element rarely found in homes of this era. The spacious primary suite includes a large cedar lined walk in closet and generous storage. A separate laundry room and additional storage areas throughout the home provide functionality and convenience. Outside, the property embraces the relaxed Carefree lifestyle with open desert views, mature landscaping, and room to personalize or expand outdoor living spaces. A large fenced and gated side area currently serves as a spacious dog run but could also be adapted for gardening or other protected outdoor uses. A detached oversized shed with electricity and water connection offers additional possibilities for a workshop, hobby space, art studio, future conversion with imagination and vision. Located in desirable Carefree, Arizona with a low HOA fee, this property offers the laid back desert lifestyle the area is known for, with slightly cooler temperatures, star filled night skies, nearby hiking and golf, and the charm of the downtown Carefree area. This is a rare opportunity to own a character filled Arizona home with architectural warmth, flexible living space, and timeless desert appeal.

9033 E Lazywood Place, Carefree

$950,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 6970714 MLS Carefree Shadows SubDv. CLOSED Status
Set on a nearly one-acre corner lot in the hills of Carefree, this thoughtfully designed home offers privacy, space, and sweeping mountain and sunset views year-round. Spanning 3,403 square feet, the flexible floor plan includes 4 bedrooms plus an office, offering the option for a fifth bedroom or dedicated workspace. A separate in-law suite with its own bath and shower adds versatility for guests or multi-generational living. The primary suite serves as a private retreat with a spacious walk-in shower and closet. A central bathroom with a deep soaking tub enhances everyday comfort, while recent updates--including a new roof and skylights (2025) and recessed lighting in the main hallway-- bring in natural light and peace of mind. Timeless Saltillo tile flooring, vaulted ceilings in the living areas, and a two-way wood-burning fireplace create warm, inviting spaces filled with character. Outdoor living is a highlight, featuring a screened back porch, private pool, and ample parking with a front turnabout driveway and a long concrete driveway leading to the garage. Evenings bring peaceful desert surroundings, native wildlife, exceptional stargazing under Carefree's dark skies, and a twinkle of city lights in the distance  offering a rare balance of seclusion and convenience just minutes from hiking, lakes, and the shops and restaurants of Carefree and Cave Creek.

36444 N Stardust Lane, Carefree

$1,695,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 6966412 MLS Carefree Mountain Estates Unit Two SubDv. CLOSED Status
WOW! Hacienda Escondido de los Saguaros
Set on nearly 2 acres in a gated Carefree enclave, this Bill Tull designed adobe-inspired contemporary home offers 12' Pueblo ceilings, kiva fireplace, and expansive windows framing Black Mountain. Split-plan primary suite with spa bath and Japanese soaking tub; guest casita; farm-style kitchen with hand-crafted maple cabinetry; infinity-edge pool, Baja shelf spa, pergola with fire pit; botanical-quality desert landscaping. Light-filled interiors, hand-crafted details, and high-efficiency windows blend authentic Southwestern inspiration with modern comfort. Rare, private, and timeless. Turn-Key perfect and priced to sell! New to market! Hacienda Escondido de los Saguaros 5943 E. Carefree Mountain Road | Carefree, Arizona Quietly sited among a cathedral of mature saguaros, Hacienda Escondido de los Saguaros is a rare, late-career work by William "Bill" Tull. This adobe-inspired Contemporary Pueblo residence merges sculptural form, hand-crafted detail, and a deep connection to the Sonoran Desert. From nearly two acres of pristine desert, the home offers intimate Black Mountain views and sweeping sunsets within a preservation-forward gated enclave. The great room, with soaring 12-foot Pueblo ceilings and kiva fireplace, is the heart of the home. Expansive windows frame the desert landscape, while light-filled interiors and hand-crafted details convey warmth and timeless character. The split-plan primary suite is a serene retreat with spa-inspired bath and Japanese soaking tub, while a screened garden walkway leads to a flexible guest casita for privacy or creative use. Outdoors, the home functions as a private desert resort. Infinity-edge pool, Baja shelf spa, pergola with fire pit, and botanical-quality landscaping blend comfort with nature. Thoughtful touches such as a screened gardening patio, mature saguaros, and high-efficiency architectural windows reinforce the home's connection to the land. A rare Bill Tull adobe-inspired residence, this home embodies desert modernism at its most elegant. Key Features Coming Soon Bill Tull Architectural Designer Modern Adobe-inspired design Gated Carefree enclave on 2+ Acres 12' gallery-style beam ceilings Kiva fireplace & hand-crafted details Split-plan primary suite with soaking tub Guest casita retreat Infinity-edge pool & Baja shelf Spa and Patios Pergola with fire pit Botanical- Garden quality desert landscaping

5943 E Carefree Mountain Drive, Carefree

$1,550,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 6958946 MLS Velvet Shadows SubDv. CLOSED Status
The essence and patina of this stunning Mediterranean sanctuary simply cannot be replicated with new construction. Set well back from the road on a saguaro-studded 1.31-acre garden, this 3,027-square-foot single-level residence offers an exceptional 1,600 square feet of fully finished garage space. Rich textures and warmth flow throughout the home, highlighted by manganese Saltillo flooring, soft architectural arches, and dramatic natural stacked stone anchoring the family room. Every update and expansion has been completed without compromise, with exceptional attention to materials, craftsmanship, and timeless design. The kitchen is both beautiful and highly functional, featuring custom walnut cabinetry with generous storage, quartzite countertops, and premium appliances . A wood sliding door creates effortless indoor-outdoor flow to the shaded rear covered patio, opening to a spectacular negative-edge pool with swim-up table and bench, complemented by a shaded grass area. Lovingly updated and expanded by the current owner since 1994, the home reflects decades of thoughtful stewardship. Natural stacked stone walls frame the entry courtyard, accented by curated specimen cacti and desert foliage. The rear yard, pool, gas exterior fireplace, and built-in barbecue create a private sanctuary ideal for quiet evenings, sunset vistas, and distant city-light views. A rare and valuable bonus is the fully insulated and finished 21' x 50' RV garage, capable of accommodating a Class A motorhome or extensive toy collection. The main garage is over 25 feet deep and easily accommodates a full-size extended-cab pickup, while additional slab parking provides space for six or more vehicles. The floor plan is exceptionally versatile, offering two separate living areas, four bedrooms plus a den, and a dedicated exercise room. One bedroom features separate exterior access and could easily function as a guest or mother-in-law suite. The primary suite is a private retreat with its own exterior access, a spacious bath with soaking tub, and a walk-in closet. All major systems are current, including new AC units installed in 2023 and fully updated kitchen and bathrooms. The pool has been impeccably maintained since new and functions as such. Homes of this caliber are seldom available.

36228 N Placid Place, Carefree

$1,000,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 6943490 MLS Boulders Carefree 2 Phase 2 Replat SubDv. CLOSED Status
One of a kind single family home backing to the 15th fairway at the Boulders CC. This very well may be the best lot in all of the Boulders. Located on a very quiet and private cul-de-sac lot. It is adjacent to a huge common area and actually feels like you are living on well over an acre. Enjoy your favorite evening beverage while you soak in the beautiful sunsets from your front patio area. Mornings you can enjoy your coffee on the back patio or screened in Lanai. The wildlife will amaze you. You also have your own private solar powered stream in the serene backyard. This home has been recently extensively updated in a harmonious soft southwest neutral palette with smooth textured drywall, updated bathrooms, kitchen, cabinets, granite, alder doors, woodwork, flooring..... lighting fixtures, Low-E glass Anderson windows and sliding doors. The list goes on and on...Walk inside and you will see before you the perfect great room layout. Cozy up to the gas-powered stacked stone fireplace. A spacious kitchen with all new appliances, upgraded cabinetry, stone work and granite countertops. The master bedroom is split and has it's own exit to a private back patio with garden. His and her vanities in the master bath, oversized walk-in shower with dual heads and a wonderful custom built out walk-in closet. Mechanicals include a Trane 16 seer AC, gas furnace, and water heater in 2019 as well as new stucco in 2020. The garage has a new epoxy flooring and an abundance of storage cabinets. Extensive landscape work with an underground drain system completes the setting for this lovely home. There are two community pools and one of them is located only a block away. The Boulders Resort offers golf, restaurants, spa, pickleball, tennis and recreational facilities with additional membership.

1820 Eagle Claw Drive, Carefree

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