$565,000
SOLD JAN 20, 2026
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,900 Sq Ft
54,450 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$297 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Barn
  • Wood Flooring
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Desert View
  • Private Yard

About This Home

As of January 2026

Desert Oasis Awaits: A Rare Artistic Haven in Cave Creek. Nestled on over 1.2 lush acres in the heart of Cave Creek, this extraordinary property is a true sanctuary—an enchanting oasis amid the Sonoran Desert's rugged beauty. Once the prestigious backdrop for the renowned *Hidden in the Hills Art Exhibition* and proudly featured as a standout garden in *Phoenix Home & Garden* magazine, this homesite captivates with its vibrant, mature landscape that's nothing short of breathtaking. Imagine wandering through your private botanical wonderland, home to an impressive collection of specimen plants and cacti: 21 towering mature saguaros standing sentinel, three massive Arizona organ pipe cacti, a rare 10-foot boojum tree, striking Stetsonia, Mexican agave, fruitful kumquat.see MORE sectio ...grapefruit trees, and so much more. Every corner bursts with life, color, and texturea living masterpiece that feels worlds away from the ordinary. Perfect for the creative soul, visionary artist, hands-on maker, or aspiring urban farmer, this sprawling, verdant retreat offers endless possibilitieswith **no HOA** to restrict your dreams! Unleash your imagination in the open-air welding studio equipped with 220 power and water, relax under various shaded structures, tend to the enclosed vegetable and herb garden, display treasures in the dedicated sculpture gardens, or restore the charming old barn to its former glory. The solidly built single-level home, crafted from durable block construction, is a renovator's delight brimming with potential. It features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an expansive unfinished 600 sq ft daylight basement ready for your custom touch, a separate occupied studio apartment (ideal for guests, roommate income, or multigenerational living), and an enclosed 2-car carport that can effortlessly revert to a full garage. In the sought-after Cave Creek market, properties like this are extraordinarily rareespecially under $600,000. This may well be the **only** one offering this much land, privacy, creativity, and untapped opportunity. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of desert magic that inspires every day. Come step into your future oasis!
Seller is looking to sell property as-is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kimberly Brennan

Strawberry Realty License #BR508020000 Listed on: 12/31/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jamal Davis

Keller Williams Integrity First License #SA650775000

Keller Williams Integrity First

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,263

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 1.25 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Block Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,900 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Desert Views
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Additional Homes

  • Guest House
  • Separate Entry Quarters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Se4 Sw4 Se4 Ne4 Ex S 40F Ex Beg Se Cor Se4 Sw4 Se4 Ne4 Th W 165.94F Th N 80F N 18D 09M E 103.23F Th Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 211-46-017-B

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,263

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

1.25 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Carefree Highway/56th Street
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.25
  • Subdivision Name: SE4 SW4 SE4 NE4 EX S 40F EX BEG SE COR SE4 SW4 SE4 NE4 TH W 165.94F TH N 80F N 18D 09M E 103.23F TH
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Tax Parcel Letter: B
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 297.36
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Block, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Possible Use: See Remarks
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Washer, Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, High Speed Internet
  • Living Area: 1900.0
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wrought Iron, Partial
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Desert Front, Desert Back, Irrigation Back
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Desert
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail, Agency Discl Req
  • Construction Type: Block
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Barn(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Roof: Composition, Tile, Foam

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: RV Access/Parking, RV Gated
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

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: 54380.0
  • Parcel #: 211-46-017-B

Building Info

  • Builder Name: unk

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1263.0
  • Tax Lot: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 31, 2025
Closed on
Jan 6, 2026
Sold by
Cure Jennie E
Bought by
Ct Structures Llc
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Brennan
Strawberry Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jamal Davis
Keller Williams Integrity First
List Price
$593,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,000
-4.72%
Views
165

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2002
Sold by
Cure Peter E
Bought by
Cure Jennie E
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $565,000 Clear Title Agency Of Arizona
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/20/2026 01/20/26 Sold $565,000 -4.7% $297 / Sq Ft
01/02/2026 01/02/26 Off Market $593,000 -- --
01/01/2026 01/01/26 For Sale $593,000 0.0% $312 / Sq Ft
12/31/2025 12/31/25 For Sale $593,000 -- $312 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

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 $1,263 $32,856 -- --
2024 $1,189 $31,291 -- --
2023 $1,189 $44,910 $8,980 $35,930
2022 $1,165 $31,220 $6,240 $24,980
2021 $1,307 $29,450 $5,890 $23,560
2020 $1,289 $27,330 $5,460 $21,870
2019 $1,250 $26,550 $5,310 $21,240
2018 $1,203 $25,230 $5,040 $20,190
2017 $1,160 $24,670 $4,930 $19,740
2016 $1,153 $24,170 $4,830 $19,340
2015 $1,091 $22,250 $4,450 $17,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6962105

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 211-46-017B

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