$2,726,500
SOLD MAR 13, 2025

7740 E Horizon Dr Carefree, AZ 85377

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
5,596 Sq Ft
4.66 Acres

Recently Sold

$487 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • 4.66 Acre Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of March 2025

Views! Views! Views! Magnificent one-of-a-kind custom Contemporary! Located in Carefree on an elevated 4.6-acre lot with unobstructed mountain and city views, yet close to town. A masterfully updated entryway with stacked stone and custom entry door welcomes you to an expansive 5,596 sq.ft. of living space. A thoughtfully designed floor plan boasts two luxurious ensuite bedrooms w/sitting area & custom closets. Primary bedroom's wall of windows offers spectacular mountain views. Vaulted pine ceilings, new S/S appl and quartz counter tops shine in the spacious kitchen w/brkfst bar. Relax/entertain in adjoining family room w/fireplace, living room w/fireplace, sep dining room, and game room. Welcoming patio offers a sparkling negative edge pool and putting green to live an AZ lifestyle!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mila Delaware

Coldwell Banker Realty License #SA640093000 Listed on: 02/04/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jen Nelson

Compass License #SA676506000

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,000

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 4.66 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Artificial Turf
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Designed by George Christenson Architects
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Roof Updated in 2022
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Stone Exterior Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,596 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Easy To Use Faucet Levers
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Accessible Home Design

  • Roll-in Shower
  • Doors with lever handles
  • Multiple Entries or Exits

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by Desert Star
  • Carefree Metes And Bounds Subdivision, Custom Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 216-24-012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,000

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Tranquil Trail and E. Horizon Rd.
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Architect Architect: George Christenson
  • Association Fees Community Facilities District: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2011
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2015
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Partial
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2011
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2011
  • Updated Plumbing: Partial
  • Items Updated Plmbg Yr Updated: 2011
  • Updated Pool: Full
  • Items Updated Pool Yr Updated: 1994
  • Updated Room Addition: Full
  • Items Updated Rm Adtn Yr Updated: 2011
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2022
  • Updated Wiring: Partial
  • Items Updated Wiring Yr Updated: 2011
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Cave Creek Rd. and Tranquil Trail. North on Tranquil Trail to end to Horizon Rd. East (right) onto Horizon to #7740, 4th home on left. Long driveway has turnaround area at top.
  • Master Model: Custom
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.66
  • Subdivision Name: Carefree Metes and Bounds
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Construction Brick: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Two Way Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Accessibility Features: Mltpl Entries/Exits, Lever Handles, Bath Roll-In Shower, Bath Lever Faucets
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: 3+ Fireplace, Two Way Fireplace, Exterior Fireplace, Family Room, Living Room, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, Breakfast Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, 2 Master Baths, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 5596.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), 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
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Other Rooms:BonusGame Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Library-Blt-in Bkcse: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Lot Features: Natural Desert Back, Synthetic Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Natural Desert Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Fenced
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: City Light View(s), Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail, Well Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Stucco, Painted, Stone, Brick, Slump Block
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Built-Up, Foam
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:GazeboRamada: Yes
  • Construction:Slump Block: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Exterior Fireplace: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Separate Strge Area
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Separate Strge Area: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Engy Star (See Rmks)
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: 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: 202990.0
  • Parcel #: 216-24-012

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Desert Star

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5000.0
  • Tax Book Number: 216.00
  • Tax Lot: n/a
  • Tax Map Number: 24.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2025
Closed on
Feb 26, 2025
Sold by
William J Nickolson J and William Mary L
Bought by
Mcdonald Family Trust and Mcdonald
Seller's Agent
Mila Delaware
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jen Nelson
Compass
List Price
$2,800,000
Sold Price
$2,726,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$73,500
-2.62%
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$2,713,639

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$12,861
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2023
Sold by
William J Nickolson J and William Mary L
Bought by
William J Nickolson And Mary L Nickolson Fami

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 1998
Sold by
Nickolson William J and Nickolson Mary L
Bought by
Nickolson William J and Nickolson Mary L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1994
Sold by
Prouty
Bought by
Nickolson William J and Nickolson Mary L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Interest Rate
7.09%
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 $2,726,500 First American Title Insurance
Special Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $430,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $344,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/13/2025 03/13/25 Sold $2,726,500 -2.6% $487 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2025 02/05/25 For Sale $2,800,000 -- $500 / 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 $5,000 $127,284 -- --
2024 $4,792 $121,222 -- --
2023 $4,792 $127,800 $25,560 $102,240
2022 $4,727 $114,730 $22,940 $91,790
2021 $5,166 $111,710 $22,340 $89,370
2020 $5,170 $99,730 $19,940 $79,790
2019 $5,240 $99,560 $19,910 $79,650
2018 $5,046 $101,250 $20,250 $81,000
2017 $4,829 $101,300 $20,260 $81,040
2016 $4,857 $100,410 $20,080 $80,330
2015 $4,519 $92,610 $18,520 $74,090
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6808096

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 216-24-012