$1,645,000
SOLD MAR 14, 2025

7724 E Long Rifle Rd Carefree, AZ 85377

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,728 Sq Ft
1.61 Acres

Recently Sold

$603 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2025

Designed by Blaine Drake in 1965, this stunning mid-century modern home in Carefree, AZ, offers a perfect blend of classic architecture and modern updates. Set on a 1.6-acre lot with sweeping views of the Continental Mountains, the home features iconic ''Arizona Tan'' slump-block construction, floor-to-ceiling glass, exposed wood beams, and original terrazzo floors. Interiors re-imagined by Joel Contreras Design.
Recent renovations include a new roof, HVAC, updated electrical, and landscaping. The spacious 2-bedroom + den layout, oversized garage, and updated kitchen preserve the home's mid-century charm while providing modern comfort. A rare opportunity for MCM lovers seeking a serene retreat with unparalleled vistas. ''Turn-Key'' perfect! WOW! Carefree Mid Century Modern - Blaine Drake Architect

Nestled in the heart of Carefree, Arizona, this stunning and fully renovated mid-century modern home is a true architectural gem. Designed by Blaine Drake in 1965one of Frank Lloyd Wright's original apprenticesthis home blends timeless design with modern updates. Set on a 1.6-acre lot, the home offers breathtaking desert vistas and complete privacy.

The home's signature "Arizona Adobe Tan" slump-block construction reflects Drake's mastery of desert-modern design. With floor-to-ceiling glass, exposed wood beams, and original millwork, this residence exudes character while offering the modern conveniences of today. Recent renovations include new roofing, HVAC, electrical, and updated landscaping, ensuring comfort and longevity in a "no-expense spared" restoration.

Incorporating the expertise and experience of Joel Contreras design, the interior is a masterpiece of re-imagination, featuring terrazzo entry, a spacious living area, and carefully integrated modern appliances. The updated kitchen and baths maintain the home's original scale, while retaining the charm of its mid-century roots. Every corner of this home reflects Drake's vision of desert living at its finest.

Set against a stunning backdrop of the Continental Mountains, the property offers panoramic views, making it an ideal setting for those seeking a serene retreat or a place to entertain in style. With original architectural details and modern enhancements, this home represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for mid-century modern lovers.

Designed in 1965 by Blaine Drake AIA, a protege of Frank Lloyd Wright
1.6-acre desert lot with sweeping views of the Continental Mountains
Interiors re-imagined by Joel Contreras Design
Iconic "Arizona Adobe" slump-block construction
Floor-to-ceiling glass throughout the home for maximum natural light
Exposed wood ceilings and beams that add warmth and character
Original millwork and terrazzo floors in the entry and main areas
Updated kitchen appliances maintain the home's original scale
Renovated with recent roof, HVAC, septic, and updated electrical systems
Spacious 2-bedroom + den layout (den can be converted to a third bedroom)
Oversized two-car garage with ample storage space

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Jarson

AZArchitecture/Jarson & Jarson Brokerage Email: info@azarchitecture.com License #SA031457000 Listed on: 01/25/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Clayton Coombs

CC Fox Realty License #SA640614000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,716

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 1.61 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Designed by Blaine Drake AIA Architects
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Roof Updated in 2024
  • Foam Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,728 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Updated in 2024
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Cooktop

Flooring

  • Floors Updated in 2024
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom Updated in 2024
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Updated in 2024
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Plumbing System Updated in 2024
  • Wiring Updated in 2024

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Covered patio or porch

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by Blaine Drake Architect
  • Carefree Arizona Subdivision, Mid Century Modern Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 124
  • Assessor Parcel Number 216-83-124

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,716

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Tom Darlington and Stagecoach Pass
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Architect Architect: Blaine Drake AIA
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Full
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2024
  • Updated Floors: Full
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2024
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2024
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2024
  • Updated Plumbing: Partial
  • Items Updated Plmbg Yr Updated: 2024
  • Updated Roof: Partial
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2024
  • Updated Wiring: Partial
  • Items Updated Wiring Yr Updated: 2024
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Tom Darlington to Long Rifle Rd, Take first right and then follow road around till you reach property on your left.
  • Master Model: Mid Century Modern
  • Attribution Contact: info@azarchitecture.com
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.61
  • Subdivision Name: CAREFREE ARIZONA
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, See Remarks, Eat-in Kitchen, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Wet Bar, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 2728.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Other Rooms:BonusGame Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:See Remarks2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: None
  • Lot Features: Natural Desert Back, Natural Desert Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • View: City Light View(s), Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Other (See Remarks), Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Slump Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Foam
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Construction:Slump Block: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Pvt Water Company
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

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: 70028.0
  • Parcel #: 216-83-124

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Blaine Drake Architect

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2716.0
  • Tax Book Number: 216.00
  • Tax Lot: 124
  • Tax Map Number: 83.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2025
Closed on
Mar 7, 2025
Sold by
Douglas R Hansen Trust and Hansen Douglas R
Bought by
Brian D Eberhart And Lisa K Eberhart 2017 Fam and Eberhart
Seller's Agent
Scott Jarson
AZArchitecture/Jarson & Jarson
Buyer's Agent
Clayton Coombs
CC Fox Realty
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,645,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-2.95%
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
$1,631,538

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$13,462
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.68%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2024
Sold by
Calderin Jacqueline and Richert Elizabeth K
Bought by
Douglas R Hansen Trust and Hansen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2022
Sold by
Davis Jeffrey J
Bought by
Davis Jeffrey J and Davis Allison

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2012
Sold by
Richert Elizabeth K
Bought by
Elizabeth K Richert Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2009
Sold by
Richert Elizabeth K
Bought by
Richert Elizabeth K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2008
Sold by
Richert Robert L
Bought by
Richert Robert Louis

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2005
Sold by
Estate Of Norma H Richert and Richert Robert L
Bought by
Richert Robert L
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,645,000 Lawyers Title Of Arizona
Deed $1,000,000 Lawyers Title Of Arizona
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $1,645,000 -2.9% $603 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2025 01/25/25 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $621 / 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 $2,716 $58,784 -- --
2024 $2,573 $55,985 -- --
2023 $2,573 $77,310 $15,460 $61,850
2022 $2,522 $52,320 $10,460 $41,860
2021 $2,751 $50,800 $10,160 $40,640
2020 $2,706 $48,300 $9,660 $38,640
2019 $2,629 $48,210 $9,640 $38,570
2018 $2,541 $46,800 $9,360 $37,440
2017 $2,459 $46,880 $9,370 $37,510
2016 $2,450 $43,930 $8,780 $35,150
2015 $2,305 $37,760 $7,550 $30,210
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6810956

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 216-83-124