$2,150,000
OPEN FRI 10AM - 2PM $19M PRICE DROP

8132 E Serene St Carefree, AZ 85377

Estimated payment $11,529/month

Total Views 2,314
4 Beds
5 Baths
4,553 Sq Ft
$472 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Private Pool
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • No HOA

About This Home

Located in the picturesque, rolling hills of Carefree is a treasure of a home extensively renovated in 2005 with views that are unparalleled. Greeted by a charming paved front patio and whimsical, artistic gates, you enter through the foyer and are taken away by uninterrupted mountain views that are grand and sweeping. Fabulous open floorplan lends itself to entertaining. Eat in chef's kitchen with oversized island and an abundance of custom cabinetry, walk in pantry. Floorplan is thoughtful, with a primary suite that offers private den / office space. Backyard is rich in specimen quality native desert plants and a refreshing pool. Oversized patios offer opportunities to dine al fresco. Continued below Set just apart from the main home, an artist's casita offers a private, inspiring retreat. Bathed in natural light and surrounded by desert flora, it's ideal as a studio, guest space, or quiet sanctuary for creative work. Together, the home and casita create a peaceful compound, perfect for those seeking solitude, inspiration, and the timeless beauty of the desert landscape.

Listing Agent

Stacy Paluscio

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA578580000 Listed on: 02/08/2026

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Courtney Woods Olson

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA652759000

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,626

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 0.94 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • 1 Carport Space

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Desert

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,553 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Guest House

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by 3 Hawk Construction
  • Carefree Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 216-26-562

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,626

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0.94 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Cave Creek & Mule Train
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.94
  • Co List Office Mls Id: lyon05
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-488-2400
  • Subdivision Name: Carefree
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 472.22
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Concrete
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Electric Oven, Washer, Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Double Vanity, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Walk-in Pantry, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, No Interior Steps
  • Living Area: 4553.0
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Lot Features: Desert Front, Desert Back
  • Pool Features: Outdoor
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s), Desert
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail, Agency Discl Req
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Painted, Stucco
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Foam

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 4.0
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N

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: 41106.0
  • Parcel #: 216-26-562

Building Info

  • Builder Name: 3 Hawk Construction

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2626.0
  • Tax Book Number: 216.0
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Map Number: 26.0

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $2,626 $56,579 -- --
2024 $2,477 $53,885 -- --
2023 $2,477 $101,330 $20,260 $81,070
2022 $2,428 $78,800 $15,760 $63,040
2021 $2,648 $75,460 $15,090 $60,370
2020 $2,605 $63,330 $12,660 $50,670
2019 $3,254 $59,410 $11,880 $47,530
2018 $3,144 $51,700 $10,340 $41,360
2017 $3,088 $49,960 $9,990 $39,970
2016 $3,397 $58,060 $11,610 $46,450
2015 $3,196 $54,600 $10,920 $43,680
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/08/2026 02/08/26 For Sale $21,500,000 -- $4,722 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6981639

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 216-26-562

Arizona Maricopa County Carefree 85377

8132 E Serene St, Carefree, AZ

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