$474,900
SOLD AUG 12, 2025

7432 E Carefree Dr Unit 5 Carefree, AZ 85377

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,104 Sq Ft
$385/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$430 Per Sq Ft

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Spanish Architecture
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to Carefree Paradise, an impeccably updated end-unit townhome offering upscale desert living in one of Arizona's most desirable communities. Located just steps from the iconic Sundial and Carefree Town Center, this bright and airy residence is the perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and tranquility. Inside, you'll find two spacious split master suites, each with its own beautifully renovated bathroom featuring granite vanities, designer tile work, and custom fixtures. The kitchen is a chef's dream, thoughtfully designed with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and premium black glass appliances, including a paneled refrigerator that blends seamlessly into the cabinetry. Stylish 18'' travertine tile flooring runs throughout the home, complemented by fresh designer paint, high-end furnishings, and a cozy gas fireplace that adds warmth and charm. Enjoy mountain and palm-lined views from two private patios, one overlooking the resort-style pool and spa, and the other facing majestic Black Mountain. Whether sipping coffee at sunrise or entertaining under the stars, the outdoor living space is truly an extension of the home's elegance. This quiet, well-maintained HOA community offers landscaped grounds, exterior maintenance, and trash service, ensuring a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave lifestyle. You'll also enjoy off-street garage parking, in-unit laundry, high-speed internet. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment property, it's easy to see why over 100 guests have rated this home 5 stars on Airbnb.Located just a short drive to the vibrant western charm of Cave Creek, world-class golf courses, luxury spas, hiking trails, horseback riding, night life and seasonal festivals, this is desert living at its finest.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Penrose

eXp Realty License #BR518159000 Listed on: 07/10/2025

eXp Realty

Co-Listed By

Tanner Palmer

eXp Realty License #SA656477000

Last Buyer's Agent

Dax Andersen

Equity Arizona Real Estate License #SA658657000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $923

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 1,484 Sq Ft Lot
  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $385 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Common or Shared Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Unassigned Parking

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,104 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Stone Flooring
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps
  • Stepless Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Assessor Parcel Number 216-88-030

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, ground maintenance, front yard maint, trash, maintenance exterior
  • Associa Arizona Association, Phone Number (480) 892-5222
  • Colony At Carefree Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Children's Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$923

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$385 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Cave Creek Road and Tom Darlington
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 385.0
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Tom Darlington to Cave Creek Rd. Right to Carefree Drive. Left on Carefree Drive to The Colony and unit is in the left once entering.
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Co List Office Mls Id: xpre07
  • Co List Office Phone: 888-897-7821
  • Subdivision Name: COLONY AT CAREFREE
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 385.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa2: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Stone
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop
  • Accessibility Features: Zero-Grade Entry
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Furnished(See Rmrks), No Interior Steps, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1104.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Partial
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Desert Back, Desert Front, Gravel/Stone Front, Grass Back
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Foam
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Unassigned, Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Common
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features:Common: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Spa, Community Spa Htd
  • Association Fee: 385.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Colony at Carefree
  • Phone: 480-892-5222
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 400.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Colony at Carefree
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-892-5222
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 770.0
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 500.0
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: Associa Arizona
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Phone: 480-892-5222
  • Association Fee Incl:Front Yard Maint: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Exterior Mnt of Unit: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Blanket Ins Policy: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Garbage Collection2: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Front Yard Maint, Trash, Maintenance Exterior

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: 1484.0
  • Parcel #: 216-88-030

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 923.0
  • Tax Book Number: 216.00
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Map Number: 88.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2020
Sold by
Mckinless Gregory and The Gmm Investment Trust
Bought by
Harris Mark and Harris Carolyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$133,783
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$329,906

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2019
Sold by
Bloomberg Britta L
Bought by
Mckinless Gregory and Gmm Investment Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2016
Sold by
Chalmers Don
Bought by
Bloomberg Britta L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2008
Sold by
Reese Marit A
Bought by
Chalmers Don

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 1998
Sold by
Schein Steven A and Schein Patricia A
Bought by
Reese Marit A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 1996
Sold by
Orrell Donna and Lewis Orrell F
Bought by
Schein Steven A and Schein Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,900
Interest Rate
7.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1993
Sold by
Ourada Trust
Bought by
Orrell Donna N
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 $358,000 Pioneer Title Agency Inc
Warranty Deed $285,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $255,000 Equity Title Agency
Warranty Deed $280,000 North American Title Co
Warranty Deed $139,000 Security Title Agency
Warranty Deed $137,000 Security Title Agency
Warranty Deed $110,000 Security Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $95,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Sold $474,900 0.0% $430 / Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $474,900 -- $430 / 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 $923 $24,304 -- --
2024 $1,064 $23,146 -- --
2023 $1,064 $33,250 $6,650 $26,600
2022 $1,043 $23,510 $4,700 $18,810
2021 $1,138 $24,180 $4,830 $19,350
2020 $953 $22,000 $4,400 $17,600
2019 $924 $20,480 $4,090 $16,390
2018 $1,051 $18,480 $3,690 $14,790
2017 $1,017 $17,000 $3,400 $13,600
2016 $1,013 $17,430 $3,480 $13,950
2015 $953 $15,320 $3,060 $12,260
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6890700

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 216-88-030