An EXCEPTIONAL 3 Bed / 3 Ba 3160 SF Carefree home, crafted by award-winning builder J.P. Malone, offers a rare blend of quality, character and serenity on .89 acres. The front desert courtyard frames picturesque Black Mountain views, while the entry foyer reveals a stunning desert-inspired backyard oasis. The living room features rich wood ceiling beams and adjoins an elegant formal dining room. Alpine granite and quartz surfaces add refined sophistication. The upgraded kitchen and baths showcase premium finishes and top appliances, including Sub-Zero, Miele, and Bosch. A hand-crafted three-way Kiva fireplace warms the Kitchen, Breakfast Nook, and Family Room. Covered patio tongue-and-groove wood ceiling, outdoor fireplace, and built-in BBQ overlooks newly renovated heated Pool & Spa. Beautiful Study with inspiring Desert and Black Mountain views to the North is adjacent to a Guest Bath and could be a third Bedroom. Flex Room with small window in Owner's Suite ideal for additional closet space, exercise room or small office. The immaculate 3-car garage features a storage closet with built-in Cabinetry and Wi-Fi enabled garage door openers. Carefree Mountain Estates is a gated enclave of 64 lots with Santa Fe inspired custom homes set among stunning mature desert landscape with Majestic Black Mountain views. Conveniently located to Schools, local Shopping, Fine Dining, nearby Recreation, numerous Music Venues and the local YMCA Gym. A pristine property that you will not want to miss!
Sold for $1,675,000
$1,675,000
35078 N SOPHORA Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377
3beds
3,160sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
0.89 Acres Lot
$1,696,900 Zestimate®
$530/sqft
$6,668 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,696,900
$1.56M - $1.85M
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Outdoor fireplaceHand-crafted three-way kiva fireplaceFront desert courtyardStunning mature desert landscapePicturesque black mountain viewsMajestic black mountain viewsElegant formal dining room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Erika Willison 602-550-9595,
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty,
Darrin M Fox 602-882-9700,
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
John Dykstra, SA680894000
Realty ONE Group
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6960466
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Reverse Osmosis, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Built-In Electric Oven, Water Purifier
- Laundry: Inside, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Pantry, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Bidet, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Low Emissivity Windows, Solar Screens, Double Pane Windows, Mechanical Sun Shds, Tinted Windows, Wood Frames
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Double Sided, Exterior Fireplace, Family Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,160
- Total interior livable area: 3,160 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Addtn'l Purchasable, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Storage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Bath Roll-In Shower, Accessible Hallway(s)
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Private Street(s), Private Yard, Built-in Barbecue
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Variable Speed Pump, Play Pool, Heated
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, Private
- Fencing: Block,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Desert, Panoramic, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.89 Acres
- Features: Borders Common Area, North/South Exposure, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Natural Desert Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Natural Desert Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
Details
- Parcel number: 21128259
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Territorial/Santa Fe
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted, Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile,Foam
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Details
- Builder name: JP Malone
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: City Water
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Multi-Zones
- Water conservation: Recirculation Pump
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Security System Owned
- Subdivision: CAREFREE MOUNTAIN ESTATES UNIT ONE
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint, Trash
- HOA fee: $440 quarterly
- HOA name: Carefree Mtn Estates
- HOA phone: 480-759-4945
Location
- Region: Carefree
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $530/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,122,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,070
- Date on market: 1/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 63 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/10/2026 | Sold | $1,675,000-1.2%$530/sqft |
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| 2/24/2026 | Pending sale | $1,695,000$536/sqft |
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| 12/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000+23.3%$536/sqft |
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| 12/13/2021 | Sold | $1,375,000$435/sqft |
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| 11/1/2021 | Contingent | $1,375,000$435/sqft |
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| 10/21/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,375,000+91%$435/sqft |
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| 4/19/2017 | Sold | $720,000-2%$228/sqft |
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| 1/7/2017 | Price change | $735,000-0.7%$233/sqft |
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| 12/9/2016 | Price change | $740,000-0.7%$234/sqft |
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| 11/12/2016 | Price change | $745,000-1.3%$236/sqft |
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| 10/28/2016 | Price change | $755,000-1.3%$239/sqft |
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| 9/9/2016 | Price change | $765,000-1.3%$242/sqft |
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| 5/25/2016 | Price change | $775,000-2.5%$245/sqft |
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| 4/7/2016 | Listed for sale | $794,900$252/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,800 -0.2% | $112,220 -2% |
| 2024 | $2,806 +2.4% | $114,520 +58.1% |
| 2023 | $2,741 -3.2% | $72,444 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $2,831 -9.6% | $69,320 +1.9% |
| 2021 | $3,133 -0.2% | $68,010 +8.7% |
| 2020 | $3,139 +3.9% | $62,580 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $3,022 | $62,470 +0.4% |
| 2018 | $3,022 +3.7% | $62,220 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $2,913 +6.3% | $61,850 +0.6% |
| 2016 | $2,741 +6.9% | $61,480 +11.5% |
| 2015 | $2,564 | $55,120 +7% |
| 2014 | -- | $51,520 +17.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $43,870 -2% |
| 2012 | -- | $44,770 -3% |
| 2011 | -- | $46,150 -18.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $56,350 -24.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $74,500 +11.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $66,850 +7.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $62,100 +35.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $45,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $45,900 +0.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $45,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $45,700 +23.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $36,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 85377
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Black Mountain Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Cactus Shadows High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10Sonoran Trails Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Black Mountain Elementary School
- Middle: Sonoran Trails Middle School
- High: Cactus Shadows High School
- District: Cave Creek Unified District
Source: ARMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 35078 N SOPHORA Drive
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