4601 E DESERT FOREST Trail, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
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$1,334,000
$1.23M - $1.47M
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Brandon Howe 602-909-6513,
Howe Realty,
Erin T Payne 214-450-7344,
Howe Realty
Karen Peck, BR534911000
HomeSmart

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Water Purifier
Features
- High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Low Emissivity Windows, Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,379
- Total interior livable area: 4,379 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: RV Access/Parking, Gated, RV Gate, Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Direct Access, Circular Driveway, Over Height Garage, Storage, Side Vehicle Entry
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Storage
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, Private
- Fencing: Other,Block,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 1.18 Acres
- Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Corner Lot, Natural Desert Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Natural Desert Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 21134020
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Territorial/Santa Fe
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
- Roof: Built-Up,Foam
Condition
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: City Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System Owned
- Subdivision: DESERT FOREST SOUTH
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: No Fees
Location
- Region: Cave Creek
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $285/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $959,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,108
- Date on market: 5/16/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 194 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2024 | Sold | $1,250,000-8.1%$285/sqft |
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| 10/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,360,000$311/sqft |
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| 10/7/2024 | Contingent | $1,360,000$311/sqft |
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| 10/3/2024 | Price change | $1,360,000-9.3%$311/sqft |
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| 8/22/2024 | Price change | $1,500,000-1.6%$343/sqft |
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| 6/4/2024 | Price change | $1,525,000-1.6%$348/sqft |
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| 5/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,550,000+121.4%$354/sqft |
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| 2/18/2015 | Sold | $700,000-3.4%$160/sqft |
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| 10/29/2014 | Price change | $725,000-3.3%$166/sqft |
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| 8/12/2014 | Price change | $750,000-6.1%$171/sqft |
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| 6/26/2014 | Price change | $799,000-3.2%$182/sqft |
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| 6/7/2014 | Listed for sale | $825,000+205.6%$188/sqft |
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| 9/17/2002 | Sold | $270,000$62/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,223 -15.1% | $95,930 -4.8% |
| 2024 | $2,620 -8.9% | $100,750 +56.5% |
| 2023 | $2,875 -5.6% | $64,396 -11.1% |
| 2022 | $3,046 -6.8% | $72,410 +8.8% |
| 2021 | $3,268 +2.9% | $66,550 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $3,176 +3.5% | $65,470 +0.4% |
| 2019 | $3,069 | $65,180 +18% |
| 2018 | $3,069 +3.3% | $55,260 +2.2% |
| 2017 | $2,970 +6.7% | $54,060 +2.5% |
| 2016 | $2,784 +27.6% | $52,730 +5.7% |
| 2015 | $2,181 | $49,910 +20.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $41,510 +5.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $39,430 |
| 2012 | -- | $39,430 +8.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $36,470 -23.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $47,710 -24.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $63,100 -12.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $71,850 +59.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $45,050 +75% |
| 2006 | -- | $25,750 |
| 2005 | -- | $25,750 +17.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $21,850 |
| 2003 | -- | $21,850 +20.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $18,150 |
Neighborhood: Desert View
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lone Mountain Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Cactus Shadows High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Sonoran Trails Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.6 mi
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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- Arizona
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- 4601 E DESERT FOREST Trail