Highly upgraded gem with stunning views in gated community of Boulder Ridge. Enter thru a charming courtyard into an open common area with 14' ceilings, fireplace, and bar set between family room and home theater. Kitchen offers chiseled edge granite, large island, stainless steel appliances, stained shaker cabinets & walk-in pantry. Interior upgrades include sun screens throughout, central vac, and stained cabinets in baths, den & laundry to match the kitchen. Spacious master suite has dual walk-in closets & sink areas. At over 2/3 acre, the oversized lot offers privacy and generous space from the neighbors. The oasis backyard features pebbletec pool, spa, gas fireplace, built-in BBQ and exterior poolside bathroom. Large upper deck with traditional stairway offers 360deg mountain & city light views, along with power & lighting for entertaining. Besides that view deck, what sets this home apart from nearly all in the neighborhood... 4 car garage, with one bay offset with a secondary laundry, perfect for woodshop or secluded storage. Priced to sell quickly!
Sold for $1,385,000
$1,385,000
8561 E CACTUS WREN Circle, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
4beds
4baths
3,484sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
0.7 Acres Lot
$1,366,800 Zestimate®
$398/sqft
$7,757 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,366,800
$1.24M - $1.50M
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Listed by:
Lukas Magnusson 480-980-4489,
HomeSmart
Bought with:
Laina C Ackerman, SA523045000
eXp Realty
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6765691
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Water Purifier
Features
- High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Roller Shields, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
- Flooring: Tile
- Windows: Solar Screens, Double Pane Windows, Mechanical Sun Shds
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,484
- Total interior livable area: 3,484 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Garage, Open
- Garage spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Balcony, Private Yard
- Has private pool: Yes
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, Private, Bath
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: Wash
Lot
- Size: 0.7 Acres
- Features: Borders Common Area, Borders Preserve/Public Land, Desert Back, Desert Front, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
Details
- Parcel number: 21647078
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Territorial/Santa Fe
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
- Roof: Foam
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Details
- Builder name: custom built
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated, Biking/Walking Path
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System
- Subdivision: BOULDER RIDGE
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint
- HOA fee: $295 quarterly
- HOA name: Boulder Ridge
- HOA phone: 623-748-7595
Location
- Region: Scottsdale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $398/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,277,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,671
- Date on market: 10/24/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 155 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2025 | Sold | $1,385,000-4.5%$398/sqft |
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| 3/5/2025 | Price change | $1,450,000-3.3%$416/sqft |
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| 2/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000$431/sqft |
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| 12/11/2024 | Listing removed | $1,500,000$431/sqft |
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| 11/16/2024 | Price change | $1,500,000-6.3%$431/sqft |
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| 10/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,600,000+1003.4%$459/sqft |
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| 12/1/2000 | Sold | $145,000+30.6%$42/sqft |
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| 8/18/1999 | Sold | $111,000$32/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,012 +12% | $127,720 -1.8% |
| 2024 | $3,583 +1.8% | $130,060 +76.1% |
| 2023 | $3,520 -0.1% | $73,856 -3.2% |
| 2022 | $3,525 -8.5% | $76,300 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $3,852 +3.3% | $71,120 +7.8% |
| 2020 | $3,730 +3.1% | $65,950 +0.3% |
| 2019 | $3,619 | $65,770 +4.9% |
| 2018 | $3,619 +4.3% | $62,710 +1.9% |
| 2017 | $3,471 +5.8% | $61,520 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $3,281 +5.1% | $60,230 +3.3% |
| 2015 | $3,121 | $58,280 +18.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $49,300 +13.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $43,280 |
| 2012 | -- | $43,280 -6% |
| 2011 | -- | $46,050 -25.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $62,020 -16% |
| 2009 | -- | $73,850 -11.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $83,250 +14% |
| 2007 | -- | $73,000 +48.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $49,250 +3.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $47,750 +160.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $18,320 +6.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $17,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $17,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 85266
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Black Mountain Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 3.5 mi
- 10/10Cactus Shadows High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 3.5 mi
- 4/10Sonoran Trails Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.8 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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- 8561 E CACTUS WREN Circle
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