$739,900
SOLD NOV 8, 2021

8049 E Serene St Carefree, AZ 85377

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,159 Sq Ft
0.92 Acres

Recently Sold

$343 Per Sq Ft

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • No HOA
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Circular Driveway

About This Home

As of July 2025

A Beautiful Desert Oasis!
Total privacy and Stunning Mountain Views in this hard to find ranch with full crawlspace. All desert landscape. Huge covered patio , owned security system , large fireplace. Great room includes wetbar.wet bar. NO HOA!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gregory Andersen

JK Realty License #SA538121000 Listed on: 10/11/2021

JK Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kara Pruitt

West USA Realty License #SA68599700

West USA Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,785

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,159 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Security System Owned
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Hallway
  • No Interior Steps
  • Multiple Entries or Exits
  • Stepless Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Carefree Fore Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 26
  • Assessor Parcel Number 216-26-027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,785

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.92
  • Subdivision Name: CAREFREE FORE
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Accessibility Features: Zero-Grade Entry, Mltpl Entries/Exits, Accessible Hallway(s)
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, No Interior Steps, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 2159.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: None
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back, Irrigation Front, Irrigation Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail, Vicinity of an Airport
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Circular Driveway
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes
  • Parking Features:Circular Drive: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: 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: 40262.0
  • Parcel #: 216-26-027

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unk

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1785.0
  • Tax Book Number: 216.00
  • Tax Lot: 26
  • Tax Map Number: 26.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2025
Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
Mcknight Bradley G and Mcknight Jennifer A
Bought by
Huntington Patricia
Seller's Agent
MariaElena Rizzo
AZ Brokerage Holdings, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Bailey
Jason Mitchell Real Estate
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,095,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-4.78%
Views
38

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.39%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 30, 2023
Closed on
Nov 8, 2023
Sold by
Lazy Lizard Trust
Bought by
Mcknight Bradley and Mcknight Jennifer A
Seller's Agent
David Pruitt
West USA Realty
Buyer's Agent
Maria Elena Rizzo
Fathom Realty Elite
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.56%
Views
158

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.00%
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2021
Closed on
Nov 5, 2021
Sold by
Kennedy Stephen and Kennedy Elizabeth
Bought by
Lazy Lizard Trust and Kennedy
Seller's Agent
Gregory Andersen
JK Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kara Pruitt
West USA Realty
List Price
$739,900
Sold Price
$739,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.29%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2021
Closed on
Nov 1, 2021
Sold by
Downey Frank M and Downey Joan L
Bought by
Kennedy Stephen and Kennedy Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Gregory Andersen
JK Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kara Pruitt
West USA Realty
List Price
$739,900
Sold Price
$739,900

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2007
Sold by
Downey Frank M and Downey Joan L
Bought by
Downey Frank M and Downey Joan L
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,095,000 Sunbelt Title Agency
Warranty Deed $900,000 Network Title
Warranty Deed -- American Title Services
Warranty Deed $731,900 American Title Svc Agcy Llc
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $720,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Sold $1,095,000 -4.8% $507 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 For Sale $1,150,000 +27.8% $533 / Sq Ft
11/07/2023 11/07/23 Sold $900,000 +0.6% $417 / Sq Ft
10/06/2023 10/06/23 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2023 09/27/23 For Sale $895,000 0.0% $415 / Sq Ft
09/07/2023 09/07/23 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2023 08/31/23 Price Changed $895,000 -5.5% $415 / Sq Ft
08/24/2023 08/24/23 Price Changed $947,500 -0.2% $439 / Sq Ft
08/11/2023 08/11/23 Price Changed $949,000 -2.7% $440 / Sq Ft
07/25/2023 07/25/23 For Sale $975,000 0.0% $452 / Sq Ft
07/24/2023 07/24/23 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2023 06/30/23 For Sale $975,000 +31.8% $452 / Sq Ft
11/08/2021 11/08/21 Sold $739,900 0.0% $343 / Sq Ft
10/22/2021 10/22/21 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2021 10/18/21 For Sale $739,900 0.0% $343 / Sq Ft
10/16/2021 10/16/21 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2021 10/11/21 Price Changed $739,900 +208.4% $343 / Sq Ft
10/11/2021 10/11/21 For Sale $239,900 -- $111 / 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 $1,345 $35,577 -- --
2024 $1,964 $33,883 -- --
2023 $1,964 $56,210 $11,240 $44,970
2022 $1,925 $45,870 $9,170 $36,700
2021 $1,785 $44,000 $8,800 $35,200
2020 $1,760 $37,320 $7,460 $29,860
2019 $1,706 $37,260 $7,450 $29,810
2018 $1,642 $31,880 $6,370 $25,510
2017 $1,623 $31,120 $6,220 $24,900
2016 $1,728 $36,310 $7,260 $29,050
2015 $1,635 $33,280 $6,650 $26,630
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    MariaElena Rizzo

    Realty Executives

  • T

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Thomas Fulton

    Realty Executives

  • Melissa Bailey

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Melissa Bailey

    Jason Mitchell Real Estate

    (602) 318-9986

    1 in this area

    210 Total Sales

    Melissa Bailey
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  • David Pruitt

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    David Pruitt

    West USA Realty

    (623) 226-8696

    3 in this area

    212 Total Sales

    David Pruitt
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  • Kara Pruitt

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Kara Pruitt

    West USA Realty

    (480) 703-3984

    3 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Kara Pruitt
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  • Maria Elena Rizzo

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Maria Elena Rizzo

    Fathom Realty Elite

    (480) 489-1811

    36 in this area

    118 Total Sales

    Maria Elena Rizzo
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6305967

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 216-26-027

Arizona Maricopa County Carefree 85377

8049 E Serene St, Carefree, AZ

This home is located at 8049 E Serene St, Carefree, AZ 85377 and is currently priced at $739,900, approximately $342 per square foot. This property was built in 1982. 8049 E Serene St 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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