$1,525,000
SOLD AUG 5, 2025

3119 Arroyo Hondo Carefree, AZ 85377

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,397 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$449 Per Sq Ft

22% Below List Price

108 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Golf Course Community
  • Heated Spa
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Mountain View

About This Home

As of August 2025

Exceptional home in the heart of The Boulders! This bright, peaceful retreat offers a private front courtyard with tranquil water feature. An inviting great room with fireplace serves as the heart of this home and opens to the expansive patio. The gourmet kitchen boasts top-of-the-line appliances, while a charming card room/den adds extra space. The primary suite features private access to the back patio, showcasing stunning views. The expansive second bedroom with ensuite bathroom is the perfect retreat. Guest quarters with a separate entrance, fireplace, and beamed ceiling offer ultimate privacy and breathtaking Black Mountain views. The backyard is a true paradise, with a water feature flowing into the pool, a spa, fireplace, built-in BBQ, and scenic mountain and boulder pile views.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Beede

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA579524000 Listed on: 03/14/2025

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Donna Taylor

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA020744000

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacy Paluscio

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA578580000

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,782

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Private Streets
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

  • $211 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Roof Updated in 2024
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,397 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Mountain Views
  • Security System Owned
  • Electric Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Pool

  • Pool Updated in 2025
  • Heated Spa
  • Heated Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

  • Black Mountain Elementary School
  • Sonoran Trails Middle School
  • Cactus Shadows High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Guest House

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 23
  • Assessor Parcel Number 216-33-488

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, street maintenance, trash
  • Boulders HOA North Association, Phone Number (480) 595-2099
  • The Boulders Subdivision

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,782

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$211 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Scottsdale Rd. & Carefree Hwy.
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 211.33
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Pool: Partial
  • Items Updated Pool Yr Updated: 2025
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2024
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: North on Scottsdale Rd to Boulders entrance, through gate, left on Boulders Pass, right on Boulder Dr, right on Ironwood Rd to home on Arroyo Hondo
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Co List Office Mls Id: lyon05
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-488-2400
  • Subdivision Name: The Boulders
  • Architectural Style: Territorial/Santa Fe
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 634.0
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa2: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: Heated, Private
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Other, 3+ Fireplace, Exterior Fireplace, Living Room, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Wet Bar, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Living Area: 3397.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Dual Pane
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Guarded Entry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Community Features:On-Site Guard: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Other Rooms:Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Community Features:Golf: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Private Street(s), Private Yard, Storage, Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Other Structures: Separate Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Built-Up
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Separate Guest House: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features Exterior Fireplace: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Circular Driveway, Attch'd Gar Cabinets
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Circular Drive: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Security: Security System Owned, Security Guard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Pvt Water Company
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Gated, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Guarded Entry
  • Association Fee: 634.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Boulders HOA North
  • Phone: 480-595-2099
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 150.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Boulders HOA North
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-595-2099
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 250.0
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Garbage Collection2: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint, Trash

Schools

  • Elementary School: Black Mountain Elementary School
  • High School: Cactus Shadows High School
  • Junior High Dist: Cave Creek Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sonoran Trails Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21662.0
  • Parcel #: 216-33-488

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3782.0
  • Tax Book Number: 216.00
  • Tax Lot: 23
  • Tax Map Number: 33.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2025
Closed on
Jul 2, 2025
Sold by
Edward A Lesser Trust and Lesser Edward A
Bought by
Dailey Marlin B and Dailey Barbara L
Seller's Agent
Deborah Beede
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stacy Paluscio
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,950,000
Sold Price
$1,525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$425,000
-21.79%
Views
78

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
535.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2016
Sold by
Lesser Edward A
Bought by
Lesser Edward A and Edward A Lesser Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2012
Sold by
Lesser Edward A and Estate Of Mary M Lesser
Bought by
Lesser Edward A
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,525,000 First American Title Insurance
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Sold $1,525,000 -12.9% $449 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Price Changed $1,750,000 -10.3% $515 / Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 For Sale $1,950,000 -- $574 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,782 $99,609 -- --
2024 $3,620 $94,866 -- --
2023 $3,620 $99,730 $19,940 $79,790
2022 $3,569 $90,310 $18,060 $72,250
2021 $3,963 $82,970 $16,590 $66,380
2020 $3,916 $79,160 $15,830 $63,330
2019 $3,789 $74,330 $14,860 $59,470
2018 $3,959 $83,400 $16,680 $66,720
2017 $3,816 $85,760 $17,150 $68,610
2016 $3,807 $73,250 $14,650 $58,600
2015 $3,591 $81,500 $16,300 $65,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6835777

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 216-33-488