$1,199,980
Carefree, AZ 85377
MLS# 6950525
3 beds | 3 baths | 3103 sqft
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Open House (10/10/2026 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Property Description
An exceptional setting. Timeless desert character. The opportunity to make it your own. Welcome to 8249 E. Carefree Drive, backing to the prestigious Desert Forest Golf Club on an expansive 42,608-square-foot lot. With over 3,100 square feet of interior space, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a generous footprint for your vision. Three fireplaces--in the family room, kitchen, and primary suite--bring warmth and distinctive character, providing an inviting foundation for your personal style. Outside, natural desert beauty and a sense of privacy create a memorable backdrop for everyday living. The spacious lot offers room to envision outdoor gathering areas, peaceful escapes, and a desert retreat designed around you.
Details
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Contract Information
List Price: $1,199,980
Status: Active
Current Price: $1,199,980
List Date: 2025-11-20
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
Location Tax Legal
House Number: 8249
Compass: E
Street Name: CAREFREE
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Carefree
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85377
Zip4: 4094
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 216-26-055
Subdivision: CAREFREE FORE
Tax Year: 2024
General Property Description
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 1
# of Interior Levels: 1
# Bedrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Total Bathrooms: 3
Approx SQFT: 3103
Price/SqFt: 386.72
Horses: N
Builder Name: Unknown
Year Built: 1981
Approx Lot SqFt: 42608
Approx Lot Acres: 0.978
Flood Zone: No
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: No
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: 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
Legal Info
Township: 6N
Range: 4E
Section: 36
Lot Number: 54
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Parking Spaces
Garage Spaces: 2
Slab Parking Spaces: 2
Total Covered Spaces: 2
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
DPR Eligible
DPR Eligible: No
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
Whether you choose to refresh its existing charm or undertake a more extensive transformation, this property brings together location, space, and possibility in the heart of Carefree.
Listing Office: Realty Executives Arizona Territory
Office Phone: 602-755-8556
Office Email: JMurtaugh@RealtyExAz.com
Last Updated: October - 08 - 2026
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