NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5961 Whitethorn Place Carefree, AZ 85331

Estimated Value: $1,661,000 - $1,975,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
4,159 Sq Ft
$435/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 19, 2021

Last sale price $1,350,000 $325 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,832/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Play Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2021

Great location in the gated community of Carefree Mountain Estates. Custom Territorial, single level home, mountain views, has 3 bedrooms en-suite, a 4th bedroom currently used as an office, hall bath with shower, travertine tiles in the living areas and wood flooring in the bedrooms. A huge center island in the gourmet kitchen is topped with exotic Cafe Forest granite. Professional grade appliances include a 48'' 6 burner gas range with griddle and two ovens, 48'' built in refrigerator. A 200+ cooled bottle wine room accents the spacious kitchen. Relax and enjoy the spectacular sunsets under the enormous 73' long covered patio with remote controlled sunscreens. Pool with water feature sits among incredible specimen cacti, succulents and artificial turf. The oversized 3 car garage with storage cabinets and epoxy floors finishes the home. Close to shopping, schools, towns of Cave Creek and Carefree, restaurants, hiking and biking trails.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Yvonne Short

Realty ONE Group License #SA626932000 Listed on: 04/14/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Donna Pace

Caliber Realty Group, LLC License #SA584290000

Caliber Realty Group, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,893

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 0.98 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Private Streets
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Artificial Turf
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

  • $128 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,159 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mechanical Sun Shade
  • Solar Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Play Pool
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Purifier
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 49 / 5E
  • Assessor Parcel Number 211-28-299

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, trash
  • Vision Management Association, Phone Number (480) 759-4945
  • Built by Custom in Carefree
  • Carefree Mountain Estates Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,893

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$128 per month

Parking

3

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 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 128.33
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2013
  • Updated Floors: Full
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2013
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2020
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2013
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2017
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Directions: North Scottsdale Road to Carefree Highway, Turn west onto Carefree Hwy. Turn right onto Carefree Mountain Drive to Whitethorn Place. Home on the right in cul-de-sac.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.98
  • Subdivision Name: Carefree Mountain Estates
  • Architectural Style: Territorial/Santa Fe
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 385.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Features:Water Purifier: Yes
  • Windows:Solar Screens: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Water Purifier
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 2 Fireplace, Family Room, Living Room, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Central Vacuum, No Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Living Area: 4159.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Solar Screens, Dual Pane, Mechanical Sun Shds
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:ExerciseSauna Room: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Private Street(s), Private Yard, Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Cul-De-Sac, Synthetic Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Play Pool, Private
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted, Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile, Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Construction:Block: 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:Private Street(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Over Height Garage, Side Vehicle Entry
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Side Vehicle Entry: Yes
  • Parking Features:Over Height Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Extended Length Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Pvt Water Company
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated
  • Association Fee: 385.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Carefree Mtn Estates
  • Phone: 480-759-4945
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 400.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Carefree Mtn Estates
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: (480) 759-4945
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: Vision Management
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Garbage Collection2: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, 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: 42843.0
  • Parcel #: 211-28-299

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Custom in Carefree

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3893.0
  • Tax Block: 5E
  • Tax Book Number: 211.00
  • Tax Lot: 49
  • Tax Map Number: 28.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2021
Closed on
May 12, 2021
Sold by
Short Byron D and Short Yvonne J
Bought by
Meyer Scott D and Meyer Bonnie J
Seller's Agent
Yvonne Short
Realty ONE Group
Buyer's Agent
Donna Pace
Caliber Realty Group, LLC
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
5.88%
Current Estimated Value
$1,702,579

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$352,579
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.58%
Original Mortgage
$915,000
Outstanding Balance
$837,976
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$861,415

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2013
Sold by
Webber Real Estate Llc
Bought by
Short Byron D and Short Yvonne J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$604,800
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2013
Sold by
Marcus Brian
Bought by
Webber Real Estate Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$604,800
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2004
Sold by
Boivin Esther
Bought by
Marcus Brian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$708,750
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2001
Sold by
Baltes S Michael and Baltes Tina M
Bought by
Christensen Marvin J and Christensen Ann H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 1999
Sold by
Labelle Keith E and Labelle Robin D
Bought by
Baltes S Michael and Baltes Tina M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 1995
Sold by
R J L Properties Inc
Bought by
Labelle Keith E and Labelle Robin D
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Meyer Scott D $1,350,000 Security Title Agency Inc
Short Byron D $756,000 Title Management Agncy Of Ar
Webber Real Estate Llc $715,000 Title Management Agency Of A
Marcus Brian -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Marcus Brian $945,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Christensen Marvin J $745,000 North American Title Co
Baltes S Michael $125,000 Ati Title Agency
Labelle Keith E $75,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Meyer Scott D $915,000
Previous Owner Short Byron D $150,000
Previous Owner Short Byron D $604,800
Previous Owner Marcus Brian $150,000
Previous Owner Marcus Brian $708,750
Previous Owner Christensen Marvin J $450,600
Previous Owner Christensen Marvin J $450,000
Closed Christensen Marvin J $220,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/19/2021 05/19/21 Sold $1,350,000 +5.9% $325 / Sq Ft
04/17/2021 04/17/21 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2021 04/09/21 For Sale $1,275,000 -- $307 / 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 $4,579 $99,103 -- --
2024 $4,338 $94,384 -- --
2023 $4,338 $112,620 $22,520 $90,100
2022 $4,252 $85,910 $17,180 $68,730
2021 $4,638 $84,210 $16,840 $67,370
2020 $3,893 $77,650 $15,530 $62,120
2019 $3,877 $77,510 $15,500 $62,010
2018 $3,732 $77,820 $15,560 $62,260
2017 $3,598 $76,830 $15,360 $61,470
2016 $3,578 $76,310 $15,260 $61,050
2015 $3,385 $68,170 $13,630 $54,540
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Yvonne Short

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Yvonne Short

    Realty One Group

    (480) 510-5545

    2 in this area

    61 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Donna Pace

    Caliber Realty Group, LLC

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6219191

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 211-28-299

Arizona Maricopa County Carefree 85331

5961 Whitethorn Place, Carefree, AZ

This home is located at 5961 Whitethorn Place, Carefree, AZ 85331 since 14 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,810,647, approximately $435 per square foot. This property was built in 2001. 5961 Whitethorn Place 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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