NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8915 E Venus Dr Carefree, AZ 85377

Estimated Value: $1,351,586 - $1,553,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,070 Sq Ft
$471/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 19, 2021

Last sale price $1,105,000 $360 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,667/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Pool
  • 2.17 Acre Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Santa Fe Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2021

Enjoy sweeping views and sunsets from patios of this totally updated home. Open entertaining area with stone fireplace, beautiful kitchen, Thermador appliances, Granite countertops, and media room with bar. Lovely pool area, private entrances to three separate bedroom suites, mature desert on two plus acres.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Castner

HomeSmart License #SA653676000 Listed on: 03/19/2021

HomeSmart

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Barker

RE/MAX Fine Properties License #SA687757000

RE/MAX Fine Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,148

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 2.17 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

  • $5 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Stucco
  • Adobe

Interior Spaces

  • 3,070 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Hallway
  • No Interior Steps
  • Multiple Entries or Exits
  • Stepless Entry
  • Hard or Low Nap Flooring

Pool

  • Heated Pool
  • Spa
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Carefree Shadows Association, Phone Number (480) 575-8032
  • Velvet Shadows Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 20
  • Assessor Parcel Number 219-11-029

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,148

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$5 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Pima and Stagecoach
  • Legal Info Range: 5E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 5.0
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Full
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2013
  • Updated Floors: Full
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2014
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2014
  • Updated Plumbing: Partial
  • Items Updated Plmbg Yr Updated: 2013
  • Updated Pool: Full
  • Items Updated Pool Yr Updated: 2013
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2019
  • Updated Wiring: Partial
  • Items Updated Wiring Yr Updated: 2013
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.17
  • Subdivision Name: VELVET SHADOWS
  • Architectural Style: Territorial/Santa Fe
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 359.93
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 60.0
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Accessibility Features: Zero-Grade Entry, Mltpl Entries/Exits, Hard/Low Nap Floors, Accessible Hallway(s)
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Living Room, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Central Vacuum, No Interior Steps, Wet Bar, 2 Master Baths, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Living Area: 3070.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Dual Pane
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Media Room: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Desert Back, Desert Front, Natural Desert Back, Gravel/Stone Front, Natural Desert Front
  • Pool Features: Fenced, Heated, Private
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: None
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted, Adobe
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Construction:Adobe: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Engy Star (See Rmks)
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 60.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Carefree Shadows
  • Phone: 480-575-8032
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 150.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Carefree Shadows
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

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: 94427.0
  • Parcel #: 219-11-029

Building Info

  • Builder Name: UNK

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3148.0
  • Tax Book Number: 219.00
  • Tax Lot: 20
  • Tax Map Number: 11.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2021
Closed on
Mar 22, 2021
Sold by
Castner Stanley and Castner Christine
Bought by
Howe Jerry E and Howe Joan M
Seller's Agent
Christine Castner
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Barker
RE/MAX Fine Properties
List Price
$927,000
Sold Price
$1,105,000
Premium/Discount to List
$178,000
19.2%
Current Estimated Value
$1,446,897

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$341,897
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.84%
Original Mortgage
$410,590
Outstanding Balance
$369,909
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,076,988

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2012
Closed on
Oct 30, 2012
Sold by
Us Bank National Association
Bought by
Castner Stanley and Castner Christine
Seller's Agent
Ronald Brown
Mountain Sunrise Properties
Buyer's Agent
Alicia Szostak
Realty USA Southwest
List Price
$539,900
Sold Price
$482,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$57,900
-10.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2012
Sold by
Aakre Keith A and Aakre Jacquelin M
Bought by
Us Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2004
Sold by
Miller Genevieve A
Bought by
Aakre Keith E and Aakre Jacqueline M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 1998
Sold by
Miller Edward C
Bought by
Miller Genevieve A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,000
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Howe Jerry E $1,105,000 First American Title Ins Co
Castner Stanley $482,000 None Available
Us Bank Na $490,983 Servicelink
Aakre Keith E $635,000 First American Title Ins Co
Miller Genevieve A -- Ati Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Howe Jerry E $410,590
Previous Owner Aakre Keith E $500,000
Previous Owner Miller Genevieve A $169,000
Closed Aakre Keith E $39,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/19/2021 04/19/21 Sold $1,105,000 +19.2% $360 / Sq Ft
03/19/2021 03/19/21 For Sale $927,000 +92.3% $302 / Sq Ft
10/26/2012 10/26/12 Sold $482,000 -6.4% $157 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/08/2012 10/08/12 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2012 09/11/12 Price Changed $514,900 -4.6% $168 / Sq Ft
08/08/2012 08/08/12 For Sale $539,900 -- $176 / 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 $2,056 $68,379 -- --
2024 $2,475 $65,123 -- --
2023 $2,475 $84,870 $16,970 $67,900
2022 $2,424 $67,300 $13,460 $53,840
2021 $2,721 $63,760 $12,750 $51,010
2020 $3,148 $62,480 $12,490 $49,990
2019 $3,059 $61,680 $12,330 $49,350
2018 $2,956 $59,950 $11,990 $47,960
2017 $2,860 $54,260 $10,850 $43,410
2016 $2,850 $54,450 $10,890 $43,560
2015 $2,681 $43,820 $8,760 $35,060
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Christine Castner

    HomeSmart

    (303) 726-8231

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Christine Castner
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  • Joseph Barker

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Joseph Barker

    RE/MAX

    (615) 975-4780

    1 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Joseph Barker
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  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Ronald Brown

    Mountain Sunrise Properties

  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Alicia Szostak

    Realty USA Southwest

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6209556

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 219-11-029

Arizona Maricopa County Carefree 85377

8915 E Venus Dr, Carefree, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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