$2,500,000
Carefree, AZ 85377
MLS# 7011432
4 beds | 5 baths
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Property Description
Experience Classic Carefree Living in this enduring estate, perfectly situated on a 1-1/2 acre cul-de-sac corner lot in the heart of coveted Carefree. Capturing iconic Black Mountain views and pristine desert surroundings, this home has been updated, upgraded and meticulously maintained. Quiet Sky Retreat offers an exceptional main house and separate guest house, providing a perfect place for those seeking a truly tranquil experience. Beyond a meandering garden walkway and private front courtyard entry, the residence immediately sets the tone for refined desert living. Rich architectural details include dramatic tongue-and-groove rafter ceilings, warm wood cabinetry and elegant granite surfaces, creating a timeless yet sophisticated aesthetic throughout. The expansive great room complete
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Contract Information
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
List Price: $2,500,000
Status: Active
Current Price: $2,500,000
List Date: 2026-04-09
Location, Tax & Legal
Assessor's Map #: 83
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 184 CAREFREE ARIZONA MCR 008027
Assessor's Parcel #: 184
Tax Municipality: Carefree
Taxes: 4366
House Number: 36402
Compass: N
Street Name: Derringer
St Suffix: Place
City/Town Code: Carefree
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85377
Zip4: 9640
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 216-83-184
Subdivision: Carefree Arizona
Tax Year: 2025
General Property Description
Dwelling Styles: Detached
# of Interior Levels: 1
Full Bathrooms: 4
Half Bathrooms: 1
Approx SQFT: 4362
Price/SqFt: 573.13
Approx Lot SqFt: 67826
Approx Lot Acres: 1.557
Flood Zone: No
Guest House SqFt: 564
Horses: N
Model: Custom
Builder Name: Strauss
Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District
High School District: Cave Creek Unified District
Elementary School: Black Mountain Elementary School
Jr. High School: Sonoran Trails Middle School
High School: Cactus Shadows High School
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Planned Comm Name: Carefree
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Marketing Name: Carefree
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Stories: 1
# Bedrooms: 4
Total Bathrooms: 5
Year Built: 1985
Legal Info
Range: 4E
Section: 35
Township: 6N
Lot Number: 184
Special Listing Cond
N/A: 1
Construction
Block: 1
Wood Frame: 1
Const - Finish
Stucco: 1
Stone: 1
Roofing
Tile: 1
Foam: 1
Association & Fees
HOA Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Lockbox Type
Supra: 1
See Private Remarks: 1
Architecture
Ranch: 1
Spanish: 1
Master Bathroom
Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1
Separate Shwr & Tub: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Private Toilet Room: 1
Tub with Jets: 1
Master Bedroom
Split: 1
Additional Bedroom
Other Bedroom Split: 1
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Master Bedroom Sitting Room: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplace Living Rm: 1
Fireplace Master Bdr: 1
Gas Fireplace: 1
See Remarks: 1
Flooring
Stone: 1
Tile: 1
Window Features
Screens: 1
Dual Pane: 1
Mechanical Sun Shds: 1
Private Pool Features
Outdoor: 1
Fenced: 1
Heated: 1
Variable Speed Pump: 1
Dining Area
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Breakfast Bar: 1
Dining in LR/GR: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Natural Gas: 1
View
Desert: 1
Panoramic: 1
Red Rocks/Boulders: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Kitchen Features
Built In Recycling: 1
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Electric Oven: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Built-in Microwave: 1
Multiple Ovens: 1
Non-laminate Counter: 1
Pantry: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Walk-in Pantry: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Granite Counters: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
HVAC SEER Rating: 16
Programmable Thmstat: 1
Central Air: 1
Interior Features
Skylight(s): 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Wet Bar: 1
No Interior Steps: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
See Remarks: 1
Laundry
Washer Included: 1
Dryer Included: 1
Inside: 1
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Other Rooms
Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: 1
Separate Den/Office
Sep Den/Office Y/N: N
Road Access Type
City Street: 1
Road Surface Type
Asphalt: 1
Accessibility Feat.
Hallways 36in+ Wide: 1
Road Responsibility
City Maintained Road: 1
Technology
3+ Exist Tele Lines: 1
Sat Dish TV Lsd: 1
Cable TV Avail: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Perimeter: 1
Block: 1
Wrought Iron: 1
Water Source
Pvt Water Company: 1
Exterior Features
Separate Guest House: 1
Built-in BBQ: 1
Patio: 1
Gazebo: 1
Open Deck: 1
Storage: 1
Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1
Spa
None: 1
Sewer
Septic-In & Connected: 1
Parking Spaces
Slab Parking Spaces: 6
Total Covered Spaces: 3
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features
Separate Strge Area: 1
Side Vehicle Entry: 1
Attached Garage: 1
Direct Access: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
RV Access/Parking: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
VA: 1
Conventional: 1
Energy/Green Feature
Multi-Zones: 1
Plumbing
Tankless Ht Wtr Heat: 1
Gas Hot Water Heater: 1
Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss: 1
Utilities
APS: 1
SW Gas: 1
Existing 1st Loan
Treat as Free&Clear: 1
Property Description
Cul-De-Sac Lot: 1
Corner Lot: 1
North/South Exposure: 1
Landscaping
Desert Front: 1
Desert Back: 1
Natural Desert Front: 1
Natural Desert Back: 1
Auto Timer H2O Front: 1
Auto Timer H2O Back: 1
Services
City Services: 1
Items Updated
Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2024
Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Full
Roof Yr Updated: 2024
Roof Partial/Full: Full
Disclosures
Seller Discl Avail: 1
Agency Discl Req: 1
Possession
Close of Escrow: 1
Association Fee Incl
No Fees: 1
Assoc Rules/Info
None: 1
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: Tom Darlington & Long Rifle
Directions: East on Long Rifle, turn right at the T to follow Long Rifle south around the bend. Turn left on Derringer, park in driveway and follow the garden walkway to the front.
Geo Lat: 33.815898
Geo Lon: -111.922563
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Architecture: Ranch; Spanish
View: Desert; Panoramic; Red Rocks/Boulders; Mountain(s)
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Tub with Jets
Master Bedroom: Split
Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room
Fireplace Features: Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace; See Remarks
Flooring: Stone; Tile
Window Features: Screens; Dual Pane; Mechanical Sun Shds
Private Pool Features: Outdoor; Fenced; Heated; Variable Speed Pump
Spa: None
Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar; Dining in LR/GR
Kitchen Features: Built-In Electric Oven; Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Built In Recycling; Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Non-laminate Counter; Kitchen Island
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside
Other Rooms: Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn
Interior Features: Skylight(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); Wet Bar; No Interior Steps; Water Softener Owned; See Remarks
Technology: 3+ Exist Tele Lines; Sat Dish TV Lsd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned
Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Gazebo; Open Deck; Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House; Storage
Parking Features: Attached Garage; Direct Access; Garage Door Opener; RV Access/Parking; Separate Strge Area; Side Vehicle Entry
Road Access Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road
Construction: Block; Wood Frame
Const - Finish: Stucco; Stone
Roofing: Tile; Foam
Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat
Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas
Plumbing: Tankless Ht Wtr Heat; Gas Hot Water Heater; Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss
Utilities: APS; SW Gas
Water Source: Pvt Water Company
Sewer: Septic-In & Connected
Services: City Services
Fencing: Back Yard; Perimeter; Wrought Iron; Block
Property Description: Cul-De-Sac Lot; Corner Lot; North/South Exposure
Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Natural Desert Front; Natural Desert Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back
Lockbox Type: Supra; See Private Remarks
Possession: Close of Escrow
Association Fee Incl: No Fees
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Cash; VA; Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Supplements
with gas fireplace & wet bar flows easily to the updated gourmet kitchen and is thoughtfully positioned to capture panoramic desert and mountain views. Designed for both entertaining and everyday comfort, these spaces open effortlessly to the outdoors.
The generous primary retreat offers a private sanctuary, featuring an intimate Kiva fireplace, spacious closet and a beautifully appointed bath. Two additional guest suites are thoughtfully separated, accompanied by a charming powder room. A full length wall of glass along the north side of the home frames the back yard sanctuary, where a heated pool, BBQ pergola and natural desert landscape create a serene and private setting. Panoramic views and vibrant sunset skies provide a stunning backdrop for both lively gatherings and quiet evenings. Just across the front walkway, the independent guest house adds exceptional versatility featuring a spacious living area, well-equipped kitchenette, bedroom space & private bath - ideal for extended stays, multigenerational living or potential income. The property also features ample space for RV parking and desert toys, all set within a natural landscape that defines the Carefree lifestyle. With authentic character, thoughtful updates including new HVAC & roof, flexible living options and unforgettable views, Quiet Sky Retreat offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the easy cadence of Carefree, but only minutes from the buzz of Scottsdale.
Listing Office: The Noble Agency
Last Updated: April - 12 - 2026
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