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Sold for $875,000
  • $875,000

    4251 E DESERT FOREST Trail, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

    4beds
    3baths
    2,803sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2002
    10,750 Square Feet Lot
    $861,900 Zestimate®
    $312/sqft
    $4,034 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $861,900

    $784,000 - $948,000

    $4,034/mo

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    What's special

    A truly beautiful single-level home with private setting in the gated community of Emerald Greens. Luxury outdoor living perfect for entertaining with large covered patio, misting system and TV, chef's BBQ, fire pit, heated pool and spa, huge grassy side yard area and lots of privacy with natural land behind the house! High-end features include iron door entry, granite counters, stone flooring, plantation shutters & a beautiful family room fireplace & media/art niche finished in Stone. The home boasts 4 full bedrooms and a separate office/library custom fitted with glass doors, high-end desk and shelving built-ins. Garage equipped with separate A/C & EV charging station. This home backs to desert wild area, providing privacy and a view of our beautiful Arizona sunsets. LIFE IS GOOD!

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    Listed by:

    Ryan C McDonald 480-213-7566,

    HomeSmart Realty

    Bought with:

    Kerri Schrand, SA631563000

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6827569MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
    Appliances
    • Included: Electric Cooktop
    Features
    • High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
    • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile
    • Windows: Solar Screens, Double Pane Windows
    • Has basement: No
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Gas
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,803
    • Total interior livable area: 2,803 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 6
    • Parking features: RV Gate, Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Direct Access, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Over Height Garage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
    • Garage spaces: 3
    • Uncovered spaces: 3
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Zero-Grade Entry, Accessible Hallway(s)
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
    • Exterior features: Playground, Misting System, Private Street(s), Built-in Barbecue
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: Heated
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Heated, Private
    • Fencing: Block,Wrought Iron
    Lot
    • Size: 10,750 Square Feet
    • Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
    Details
    • Parcel number: 21160479
    • Special conditions: Owner/Agent

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Contemporary
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted, Stone
    • Roof: Tile
    Condition
    • Year built: 2002
    Details
    • Builder name: Richmond American

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: City Water

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Gated, Playground
    • Subdivision: Dove Valley Ranch
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Services included: Maintenance Grounds
    • HOA fee: $190 quarterly
    • HOA name: Dove Valley Ranch
    • HOA phone: 602-516-7464
    Location
    • Region: Cave Creek

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $312/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $718,800
    • Annual tax amount: $2,780
    • Date on market: 2/28/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 88 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/30/2025Sold$875,000$312/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6827569 Report a problem
    5/27/2025Pending sale$875,000$312/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6827569 Report a problem
    4/26/2025Price change$875,000-2.2%$312/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6827569 Report a problem
    4/7/2025Price change$895,000-2.2%$319/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6827569 Report a problem
    2/28/2025Listed for sale$915,000+115.3%$326/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6827569 Report a problem
    10/31/2013Sold$425,000+13.9%$152/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #5009040 Report a problem
    6/22/2011Sold$373,000-1.8%$133/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/7/2011Listed for sale$379,900+4.6%$136/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Excalibur Realty #4563309 Report a problem
    8/28/2002Sold$363,133$130/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,696 +1.7%$71,880 -2.1%
    2024$2,651 +3%$73,410 +67.7%
    2023$2,575 -0.6%$43,771 -4.5%
    2022$2,592 -3.9%$45,830 +5.4%
    2021$2,698 +3.7%$43,470 +8.3%
    2020$2,602 +4.1%$40,150 +3%
    2019$2,501 $38,980 +2.9%
    2018$2,501 +3.8%$37,870 +3%
    2017$2,409 +12.5%$36,770 +1.7%
    2016$2,142 +7.1%$36,170 +5.4%
    2015$2,000 $34,310 +20.4%
    2014-- $28,500 +11.1%
    2013-- $25,650
    2012-- $25,650 -7%
    2011-- $27,570 -19.6%
    2010-- $34,300 -19.7%
    2009-- $42,730 -9%
    2008-- $46,950 +7.6%
    2007-- $43,650 +54.5%
    2006-- $28,250
    2005-- $28,250 -0.2%
    2004-- $28,300 +224.5%
    2003-- $8,720
    2002-- $8,720
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Desert View

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Lone 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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    Estimated market value
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