Serenity and PRIVACY await you at this SPECTACULAR HOME in GATED CASAS DEL CIELO. Lot is situated next to open space on a PREMIUM ACRE+ Cul-De-SAC LOT, with BLACK MOUNTAIN VIEWS. This home offers a completely REMODELED KITCHEN gorgeous alder cabinets, granite, upgraded appliances, kitchen island and breakfast area overlooking the patio and views. In addition to the REMODELED 2.5 BATHS & 3 bedrooms, there is a Large Bonus Room/Office or 4th bedroom. The open great room floor plan is strategically situated to enjoy the tranquility of the EXPANSIVE DESERT VIEWS and outdoor living. The beautifully landscaped, low-maintenance front & back yard, pebble-finish pool, spa, rock waterfall feature & view deck, beckon you out to enjoy the peaceful sunsets, mountain views and spectacular evening skies Home has had many updates, including upgraded lighting, all new ceiling fans, foam coating on roof, new pool heater, newer filter system, and more. Check out the documents for additional information. Close to everything wonderful about Cave Creek, while being near golf courses and restaurants of North Scottsdale. This home has it all!
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$1,000,000
5520 E DESERT FOREST Trail, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
3beds
3baths
2,476sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
1.11 Acres Lot
$996,100 Zestimate®
$404/sqft
$5,049 Estimated rent
Home value
$996,100
$906,000 - $1.10M
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Mountain viewsBlack mountain viewsRock waterfall featureGreat room floor planRemodeled kitchenPebble-finish poolPeaceful sunsets
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Listed by:
Trish Mallory 602-329-3299,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
Bought with:
Sean D Bell, BR532802000
My Home Group Real Estate
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6866890
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Built-In Electric Oven
Features
- High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, No Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,476
- Total interior livable area: 2,476 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Attch'd Gar Cabinets
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Private Street(s)
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
Lot
- Size: 1.11 Acres
- Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Cul-De-Sac, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
Details
- Parcel number: 21137108
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
- Roof: Built-Up,Foam
Condition
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Water: City Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Subdivision: CASAS DEL CIELO
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint
- HOA fee: $452 semi-annually
- HOA name: Casas del Cielo
- HOA phone: 602-433-0331
Location
- Region: Cave Creek
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $404/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $696,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,696
- Date on market: 5/23/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 109 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2025 | Sold | $1,000,000$404/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Pending sale | $1,000,000$404/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Contingent | $1,000,000$404/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000+104.1%$404/sqft |
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| 1/21/2015 | Sold | $490,000-2%$198/sqft |
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| 12/22/2014 | Listed for sale | $499,900-1.5%$202/sqft |
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| 6/2/2009 | Sold | $507,500-5.8%$205/sqft |
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| 3/31/2009 | Listed for sale | $539,000-9.4%$218/sqft |
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| 6/26/2007 | Sold | $595,000+61.7%$240/sqft |
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| 5/29/2003 | Sold | $368,000+32.7%$149/sqft |
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| 2/16/1999 | Sold | $277,220$112/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,412 -0.3% | $69,600 -2.7% |
| 2024 | $3,422 +2.7% | $71,500 +40.8% |
| 2023 | $3,334 -2.7% | $50,785 +1.2% |
| 2022 | $3,424 -2.5% | $50,170 +6.1% |
| 2021 | $3,512 +3.4% | $47,300 +7.8% |
| 2020 | $3,396 +3.7% | $43,870 +3% |
| 2019 | $3,273 | $42,600 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $3,273 +3.5% | $41,160 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,162 +12% | $40,360 +1.7% |
| 2016 | $2,822 +7% | $39,700 +3.6% |
| 2015 | $2,637 | $38,320 +17% |
| 2014 | -- | $32,750 +4.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $31,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $31,400 -7% |
| 2011 | -- | $33,760 -19.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $41,820 -9.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $46,110 -8.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $50,150 +7.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $46,650 +62% |
| 2006 | -- | $28,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $28,800 +19.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $24,100 |
| 2003 | -- | $24,100 -7.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $26,150 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 85331
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Black Mountain Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Cactus Shadows High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Sonoran Trails Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 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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