$490,000
SOLD JAN 21, 2015

5520 E Desert Forest Trail Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Desert View Neighborhood
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,476 Sq Ft
1.11 Acres

Recently Sold

$198 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Spa
  • Gated Community
  • Mountain View
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1.11 Acre Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of January 2015

If you want PRIVACY this is the house! Gated Casas Del Cielo on a premium 1 ACRE + cul-de-sac lot with Black Mountain Views! Newer Brick Paved Driveway! Check out the Great room floor plan in the document tab! Newer roof! Tile in all main living and baths! Beautiful wood floors in all the bedrooms! Entertaining kitchen with island and eat in breakfast area overlooking patio and views! Upgraded woven wood shades throughout! Surround sound in Great room, Master & Patio! Double doors leads to the Master Suite and separate patio exit. Beautiful Shasta pool & spa overlooking tranquil desert setting & black mountain views! Enjoy your view deck to take in even more BREATHTAKING VIEWS!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maureen Schwenk

HomeSmart License #SA519641000 Listed on: 12/23/2014

HomeSmart

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Altdoerffer

Arizona Best Real Estate License #SA565311000

Arizona Best Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,637

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 1.11 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $62 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,476 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Solar Screens
  • Mountain Views
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Play Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 24
  • Assessor Parcel Number 211-37-108

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, street maintenance
  • Brown Community Association, Phone Number (480) 339-8801
  • Built by SEMI-CUSTOM
  • Casas Del Cielo Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,637

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$62 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Cave Creek Rd. / Rancho Paloma
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 62.2
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Directions: Go east on Rancho Paloma from Cave Creek Rd. to stop sign. Left to first street on right, Desert Forest Trail, which is entrance to subdivision. Home is at end of cul-de-sac.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.11
  • Subdivision Name: Casas Del Cielo
  • Architectural Style: Territorial/Santa Fe
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 373.25
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Windows:Solar Screens: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: Heated, Private
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 2476.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Solar Screens, Dual Pane
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Cul-De-Sac
  • Pool Features: Play Pool, Heated, Private
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Built-Up, Foam
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated
  • Association Fee: 373.25
  • Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association Name: Brown Community
  • Phone: 480-339-8801
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 185.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Brown Community
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-339-8801
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint

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: 48152.0
  • Parcel #: 211-37-108

Building Info

  • Builder Name: SEMI-CUSTOM

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2637.0
  • Tax Book Number: 211.00
  • Tax Lot: 24
  • Tax Map Number: 37.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 23, 2014
Closed on
Jan 14, 2015
Sold by
Hueners Jeff and Hueners Suzanne
Bought by
Casamento Michael J
Seller's Agent
Maureen Schwenk
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Altdoerffer
Arizona Best Real Estate
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-1.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2012
Sold by
Hueners Jeff and Hueners Suzanne
Bought by
Hueners Jeff and Hueners Suzanne

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2009
Sold by
Zimmel Karl J and Zimmel Christina A
Bought by
Hueners Jeff and Hueners Suzanne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2007
Sold by
Heckel Garth U and Heckel Wendy P
Bought by
Zimmel Karl J and Zimmel Christina A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2003
Sold by
Kozuch Michael E
Bought by
Heckel Garth A and Heckel Wendy P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$36,800
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 1999
Sold by
United Homes Inc
Bought by
Kozuch Michael E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$269,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 1997
Sold by
United Homes Inc
Bought by
United Homes Inc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Cash Sale Deed $490,000 Stewart Title & Trust Of Pho
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Cash Sale Deed $507,500 The Talon Group
Warranty Deed $595,000 Security Title Agency Inc
Warranty Deed $368,000 Land Title Agency
Warranty Deed $277,220 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $36,800 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $294,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $269,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $1,000,000 +104.1% $404 / Sq Ft
01/21/2015 01/21/15 Sold $490,000 -2.0% $198 / Sq Ft
01/09/2015 01/09/15 Price Changed $499,900 0.0% $202 / Sq Ft
01/08/2015 01/08/15 Pending -- -- --
12/23/2014 12/23/14 For Sale $499,900 -- $202 / 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 $3,696 $55,990 -- --
2024 $3,517 $53,324 -- --
2023 $3,517 $64,480 $12,890 $51,590
2022 $3,424 $50,170 $10,030 $40,140
2021 $3,597 $47,300 $9,460 $37,840
2020 $3,512 $43,870 $8,770 $35,100
2019 $3,396 $42,600 $8,520 $34,080
2018 $3,273 $41,160 $8,230 $32,930
2017 $3,162 $40,360 $8,070 $32,290
2016 $3,118 $39,700 $7,940 $31,760
2015 $2,822 $38,320 $7,660 $30,660
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Trish Mallory

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Trish Mallory

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties

    (602) 329-3299

    2 in this area

    22 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Maureen Schwenk

    HomeSmart

    (602) 230-7600

    35 Total Sales

    Maureen Schwenk
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  • Stephanie Altdoerffer

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Stephanie Altdoerffer

    Arizona Best Real Estate

    (602) 363-9927

    1 in this area

    168 Total Sales

    Stephanie Altdoerffer
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5213604

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 211-37-108

Arizona Maricopa County Cave Creek 85331 Desert View

5520 E Desert Forest Trail, Cave Creek, AZ

This home is located at 5520 E Desert Forest Trail, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 and is currently priced at $490,000, approximately $197 per square foot. This property was built in 1998. 5520 E Desert Forest Trail is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Black Mountain Elementary School, Cactus Shadows High School, and Sonoran Trails Middle School.

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