$3,250,000

7915 E Primrose Path Carefree, AZ 85377

Estimated payment $18,236/month

Total Views 5,044
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,345 Sq Ft
$972 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Heated Lap Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Solar Power System
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

A truly unique, livable work of art nestled within the sublime Sonoran Desert of charming Carefree, Arizona.
Originally designed in 1979 by renowned architect Michael P. Johnson (also a Professor at Taliesin for 28 years), this architectural masterpiece has been reimagined and fully renovated under his guidance, now featuring a stunning pool and an elegant guest house, both designed by Michael P Johnson and completed in 2019.
The home's iconic circular design remains a hallmark of its charm, featuring curved and angled walls, expansive butted glass picture windows, and a masterful blend of organic materials, in complete harmony with the surrounding desert landscape, making this home a showcase of Organic Architecture with incredible views of Black Mountain, Elephant Mountain and the Continental Mountains range.
Updates include new tile flooring throughout, new sliding glass doors, new skylight, new high-end appliances and fixtures, new bathrooms and completely modernized HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems. New outdoor plank decking (Brazilian Teak) and resurfaced walls lend a fresh, cutting-edge aesthetic while preserving the home's structural integrity for decades to come. Strategically sited to respect the natural beauty of the desert, this single-level home appears to float on elevated, stone pillars that extend the foundation gracefully into the surrounding landscape.
The nautilus-shaped floor plan fosters a dynamic flow, creating spaces that feel both open and private, ideal for intimate living or grand entertaining.
Entering through the original double doors, you are greeted by a foyer that connects to the garages and laundry facilities. Ascend a short flight of stairs to reach the awe-inspiring main living area, a single-level expanse of open, meandering space that captivates with its architectural beauty.
Multiple ceiling heights, sweeping curves, and intricate angles create a visual symphony of light and form. The inviting great room features a unique poured concrete wood burning fireplace with local stone surround. The chef's kitchen is complete with café-style bar seating, high-end stainless steel Sub Zero, Wolf, and Asko appliances, butcher block counters and original custom wood cabinetry.
Rows of butted glass panes framed by stone and concrete pillars fill the space with natural light and offer breathtaking views of the desert landscape. An open dining area extends onto a cantilevered outdoor patio, perfect for morning coffee or evening conversation.
Curved gallery walls guide you to split ensuite bedrooms and a cozy den, each offering original custom-built walnut cabinetry and remarkable views of the 1.9+ acres surrounding the main house. The circular, wood-paneled office with a lofted studio space inspires productivity in a serene environment.
Outdoors, a wraparound Brazilian teak patio, with a Wolf natural gas grill, large natural gas firepit and 100-inch retractable projector screen, invites alfresco dining and relaxed living year-round enjoying Arizona's climate. A short path leads to a private outdoor shower.
The new curved pool, complete with elegant waterspout features, offers a refreshing oasis framed by view fencing to showcase the magic of the surrounding Sonoran Desert and incredible views of Black Mountain, Elephant Mountain and the Continental Mountains.
The separate guest house, designed by Michael P. Johnson and completed in 2019, provides a harmonious extension of the property and offers privacy for guests and hosts alike. Its split floor plan includes two ensuite bedrooms on opposite sides of a central great room and full kitchen featuring a waterfall island. Floor-to-ceiling windows and doors along the back wall blur the line between indoor and outdoor living, ensuring guests are immersed in the desert's natural beauty, with the same views of iconic natural landmarks as the main house. The contrast between the 1979 main house and its Organic Architecture and the 2019 guest house and its clearly Modernist approach span the lasting career of Michael P. Johnson.
The main house and guest house together have 100 owned solar panels, installed in 2022, insuring a minimal energy footprint and covering virtually all yearly electricity costs.
Located just minutes from the delightful town of Carefree, this property offers easy access to charming restaurants, the vibrant Art Walk Thursdays, and the iconic cowboy bars and eclectic shops of nearby Cave Creek. Civana Spa and Resort is a short 5 minute walk from the property. The magnificent Spur Cross Conservation Ranch, Jewel of the Creek and the Sears-Kay Ruins are a short drive away for hiking enthusiasts.
This is more than a home; it's an opportunity to embrace the true Arizona lifestyle in a residence that is as inspiring as it is inviting. Come and experience the perfect blend of art, architecture, and desert living.

Listing Agent

Daniel Wolski

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA555961000

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,601

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 2.01 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Designed by Michael P. Johnson Architects
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Spray Foam Insulation
  • Metal Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Products or Finishes
  • Stone Exterior Construction
  • Synthetic Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3,345 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mechanical Sun Shade
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 4.5 Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • Low Kitchen Cabinetry
  • Accessible Hallway
  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • Multiple Entries or Exits

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating
  • No or Low VOC Paint or Finish
  • Solar Power System

Pool

  • Heated Lap Pool
  • Play Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Built-In Barbecue

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Ducts Professionally Air-Sealed
  • Zoned Heating
  • Water Filtration System
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by Michael P Johnson
  • Carefree Too Subdivision, Custom Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 435
  • Assessor Parcel Number 216-83-429-A

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,601

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Muletrain & Long Rifle Rd
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Architect Architect: Michael P. Johnson
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Cooling HVAC SEER Rating: 14
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Full
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2019
  • Updated Floors: Full
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2019
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2019
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2019
  • Updated Plumbing: Partial
  • Items Updated Plmbg Yr Updated: 2019
  • Updated Pool: Full
  • Items Updated Pool Yr Updated: 2019
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2013
  • Updated Wiring: Partial
  • Items Updated Wiring Yr Updated: 2019
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.5
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Scottsdale Rd (Tom Darlington) North to Cave Creek Rd, East to Muletrain, North to Primrose Path, House on left.
  • Master Model: Custom
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.01
  • Subdivision Name: CAREFREE TOO
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Other (See Remarks)
  • Efficiency: Solar Panels, ENERGY STAR Light Fixture, Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Tax Parcel Letter: A
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Cooling ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Door 32in+ Wide, Mltpl Entries/Exits, Ktch Low Cabinetry, Accessible Hallway(s)
  • Possible Bedrooms: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Fire Pit, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Other, Breakfast Bar, Drink Wtr Filter Sys, Soft Water Loop, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Full Bth Master Bdrm, High Speed Internet
  • Living Area: 3345.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Dual Pane, Mechanical Sun Shds
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Loft: Yes
  • Fireplace:Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace:Firepit: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Library-Blt-in Bkcse: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Exterior Features: Other, Balcony, Patio, Private Yard, Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Corner Lot, Desert Back, Desert Front, Natural Desert Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Natural Desert Front, Auto Timer H2O Back, Irrigation Front
  • Pool Features: Play Pool, Variable Speed Pump, Fenced, Heated, Lap, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Low VOC Paint, EIFS Synthetic Stcco, Low VOC Wood Products, Painted, Stucco, Stone, Frame - Wood, Spray Foam Insulation, Ducts Professionally Air-Sealed
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Roof: Foam, Metal
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Separate Guest House: Yes
  • Construction:Ducts Professionally Air-Sealed: Yes
  • Construction:Spray Foam Insulatn: Yes
  • Construction:Low VOC Wood Products: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Other6: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Electric Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Electric Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Other7: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Programmable Thmstat, Refrigeration
  • Heating: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Electric
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: None
  • 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: Cactus Shadows High School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 87434.0
  • Parcel #: 216-83-429-A
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Recirculation Pump

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Michael P Johnson

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2601.0
  • Tax Book Number: 216.00
  • Tax Lot: 435
  • Tax Map Number: 83.00

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $2,601 $56,296 -- --
2024 $2,464 $53,615 -- --
2023 $2,464 $88,670 $17,730 $70,940
2022 $2,416 $69,680 $13,930 $55,750
2021 $2,635 $68,110 $13,620 $54,490
2020 $2,865 $48,760 $9,750 $39,010
2019 $2,917 $48,670 $9,730 $38,940
2018 $2,944 $48,400 $9,680 $38,720
2017 $2,898 $48,650 $9,730 $38,920
2016 $2,887 $48,420 $9,680 $38,740
2015 $2,300 $45,300 $9,060 $36,240
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/06/2025 02/06/25 For Sale $3,250,000 -- $972 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $487,500 First American Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $490,000 American Title Ins Agency Az
Warranty Deed $48,000 United Title Agency
Warranty Deed -- United Title Agency
Warranty Deed -- United Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $880,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $359,650 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $170,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $250,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6816240

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 216-83-429A