$455,000
SOLD AUG 28, 2013

8101 E Serene St Carefree, AZ 85377

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,356 Sq Ft
1.1 Acres

Recently Sold

$193 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Play Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Private Yard
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2013

Enjoy the Carefree lifestyle in this adorable southwestern home. Situated on over an acre of very private land, this home has a wash on two sides. Enjoy nature at it's best! Each bedroom is en-suite, plus there is an extra powder room. Lots of french doors provide a light and bright interior. Views of Black Mountain highlight the back yard. Living rm is updated with butt-seamed windows to enjoy the great views. Electronic sun shades provide relief from the heat of the day without blocking the views. Family room is set up with surround sound speakers, and living room hosts a cozy beehive fireplace. Don't wait too long to come see this special home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jane Estabrook

Jane Estabrook Real Estate License #BR103249000 Listed on: 07/12/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthia Hancock

Fathom Realty Elite License #SA016977000

Fathom Realty Elite

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,294

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 1.1 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,356 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Roller Shields
  • Solar Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Security System Leased

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps
  • Stepless Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Play Pool
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Black Mountain Elementary School
  • Cactus Shadows High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 216-26-026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,294

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Cave Creek & Tranquil Trail
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • HOA #3 Fee: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2011
  • Updated Pool: Partial
  • Items Updated Pool Yr Updated: 2011
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2011
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Directions: North on Tranquil Trl, East on Carefree Dr, North on Dream St, East on Serene St. Cont. past stop sign to home on the right.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.1
  • Subdivision Name: Carefree Fore
  • Architectural Style: Territorial/Santa Fe
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Accessibility Features: Zero-Grade Entry
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Roller Shields, Kitchen Island, Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 2356.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Sunscreen(s), Mechanical Sun Shds
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Fireplace:Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Circular Drive, Covered Patio(s), Patio, Private Yard
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front, Desert Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Play Pool, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Block, Frame - Wood
  • Roof: Built-Up
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Construction:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Circular Drive: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Dir Entry frm Garage, Electric Door Opener, Side Vehicle Entry
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Dir Entry frm Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Electric Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Side Vehicle Entry: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System Leased
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: None
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • 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: Fountain Hills Unified District

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 47946.0
  • Parcel #: 216-26-026
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: na

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1294.0
  • Tax Book Number: 216.00
  • Tax Lot: 25
  • Tax Map Number: 26.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2013
Closed on
Jul 19, 2013
Sold by
Estabrook Melonee J
Bought by
Davis James T and Davis Kim T
Seller's Agent
Jane Estabrook
Jane Estabrook Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Hancock
Fathom Realty Elite
List Price
$465,000
Sold Price
$455,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.15%
Current Estimated Value
$1,157,029

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$702,029
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.01%
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Outstanding Balance
$269,211
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$887,818

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2013
Sold by
Estabrook Ronald Howard and Estabrook Ronald H
Bought by
Estabrook Melonee Jane and Estabrook Melonee J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2012
Sold by
Swete Eileen and Dorsey Robert J
Bought by
Estabrook Ronald H and Estabrook Melonee Jane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2005
Sold by
Swete Eileen and Dorsey Robert J
Bought by
Swete Eileen and Dorsey Robert J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2004
Sold by
Robison Anne V
Bought by
Swete Eileen and Dorsey Robert J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2003
Sold by
Jensen Richard
Bought by
Robison Anne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2003
Sold by
Glatzel Tara
Bought by
Jensen Richard A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 1996
Sold by
Myers James A and Teunissen Myers Jacqueline
Bought by
Glatzel Tara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.34%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 1995
Sold by
Bank One Arizona Na
Bought by
Myers James A and Teunissen Myers Jacqueline
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $455,000 First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $400,000 First American Title Insuran
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $475,000 North American Title Co
Cash Sale Deed $380,000 Security Title Agency
Warranty Deed $289,900 Security Title Agency
Warranty Deed $225,000 United Title Agency
Cash Sale Deed $170,000 United Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $364,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $312,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $225,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $340,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2013 08/28/13 Sold $455,000 -2.2% $193 / Sq Ft
07/12/2013 07/12/13 For Sale $465,000 +16.3% $197 / Sq Ft
03/28/2012 03/28/12 Sold $400,000 -5.9% $209 / Sq Ft
01/26/2012 01/26/12 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2012 01/02/12 For Sale $425,000 -- $222 / 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 $1,835 $48,518 -- --
2024 $1,756 $46,207 -- --
2023 $1,756 $67,930 $13,580 $54,350
2022 $1,720 $51,510 $10,300 $41,210
2021 $1,931 $49,630 $9,920 $39,710
2020 $1,903 $42,910 $8,580 $34,330
2019 $1,845 $42,830 $8,560 $34,270
2018 $1,776 $36,550 $7,310 $29,240
2017 $1,712 $35,810 $7,160 $28,650
2016 $1,703 $41,700 $8,340 $33,360
2015 $1,622 $33,270 $6,650 $26,620
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 4966652

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 216-26-026