Looking for starry nights? This is it! Authentic Arizona adobe brick architecture meets modern sophistication in this updated desert retreat. Nestled on a saguaro covered hillside with panoramic mountain & golf views. This home blends 1967 character with remodeled finishes. The unique layout emphasizes a bright, airy flow, with retractable doors leading to private courtyards from every wing. Highlights include a luxury saltwater pool, four fireplaces, and a dedicated workout room & office. Enjoy the exclusivity of sprawling acreage with the convenience of nearby amenities. Move-in ready luxury near top restaurants, golf, shopping and 16 miles to TSMC. Truly a bespoke sanctuary.
Pending
$1,850,000
5480 E DESERT CREEK Lane, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
3beds
4,038sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
2.66 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$458/sqft
$63/mo HOA
What's special
Four fireplacesLuxury saltwater poolSprawling acreage
- 304 days |
- 64 |
- 3 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
MariaElena Rizzo 602-402-6373,
Fathom Realty Elite,
Thomas Fulton 480-489-1811,
Fathom Realty Elite
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6919962

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Reverse Osmosis, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop
Features
- High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Concrete
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,038
- Total interior livable area: 4,038 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Other,Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: Wash
Lot
- Size: 2.66 Acres
- Features: North/South Exposure, Hillside Lot, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Cul-De-Sac, Synthetic Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
Details
- Parcel number: 21117055
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Painted, Adobe
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: City Water
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Multi-Zones
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: DESERT CREEK AMD
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint, Trash
- HOA fee: $750 annually
- HOA name: Dsert Creek HOA
- HOA phone: 602-319-4255
Location
- Region: Cave Creek
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $458/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,034,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,128
- Date on market: 10/21/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 305 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Rent Zestimate®
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Pending sale | $1,850,000$458/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Price change | $1,850,000-6.8%$458/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Price change | $1,985,000-0.5%$492/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $1,995,000-7.2%$494/sqft |
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| 2/10/2026 | Price change | $2,150,000-4.4%$532/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $2,250,000-6.3%$557/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,400,000-4%$594/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Listing removed | $2,500,000$619/sqft |
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| 4/22/2025 | Price change | $2,500,000-12.2%$619/sqft |
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| 3/26/2025 | Price change | $2,849,000-3.4%$706/sqft |
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| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,950,000$731/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,900 -0.2% | $103,460 +3% |
| 2024 | $2,906 +2.4% | $100,400 +33.8% |
| 2023 | $2,839 -3.2% | $75,022 +1.3% |
| 2022 | $2,932 -9.6% | $74,030 +8.2% |
| 2021 | $3,244 +3.1% | $68,400 +4.1% |
| 2020 | $3,146 +3.9% | $65,700 +0.4% |
| 2019 | $3,028 | $65,450 +7.9% |
| 2018 | $3,028 +3.7% | $60,650 -8.5% |
| 2017 | $2,919 +6.3% | $66,270 +4% |
| 2016 | $2,747 +6.8% | $63,710 +9.5% |
| 2015 | $2,573 | $58,180 +11.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $52,000 +23.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $42,180 +1% |
| 2012 | -- | $41,750 -11% |
| 2011 | -- | $46,910 -26.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $63,530 -12.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $72,720 -1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $73,800 +6.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $69,400 +50.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $46,050 |
| 2005 | -- | $46,050 |
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Neighborhood: 85331
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Black Mountain Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 3 mi
- 10/10Cactus Shadows High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 3.3 mi
- 4/10Sonoran Trails Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.9 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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