$1,175,000

8928 E Venus Dr Carefree, AZ 85377

Estimated payment $6,343/month

Total Views 944
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,799 Sq Ft
$420 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Heated Pool
  • Panoramic View
  • Wolf Appliances
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Two Way Fireplace

About This Home

Welcome to your Carefree oasis--quiet, private and surrounded by gorgeous natural views. This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers a fantastic floorplan with a cozy two-way stone fireplace at its heart. Fresh paint inside and out and new carpet gives the home a crisp, updated feel while the circular paver driveway and custom front door add beautiful curb appeal. The gourmet eat in kitchen is a true centerpiece, featuring a generous island and an elite suite of Sub Zero, Wolf, and Miele appliances--ideal for both culinary enthusiasts and effortless entertaining. The backyard is perfect for relaxing or entertaining, complete with a new misting system, custom pool cover and electric pool heater. Sitting on 1.23 acres, this property delivers space, serenity, and the true Arizona lifestyle.

Listing Agent

Tracey Britton

Spur Cross Realty License #SA538815000 Listed on: 03/11/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,703

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 1.23 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Misting System

HOA Fees

  • $5 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Desert

Home Design

  • Roof Updated in 2024
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,799 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wolf Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Double Vanity
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • Pool Updated in 2025
  • Heated Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Pump

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 23
  • Assessor Parcel Number 219-11-032

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,703

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

1.23 Acres

HOA Fees

$5 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Pima and StageCoach Pass
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 5.0
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Partial
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2020
  • Updated Pool: Partial
  • Items Updated Pool Yr Updated: 2025
  • Updated Roof: Partial
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2024
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.23
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Velvet Shadows
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 419.79
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: Ranch
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Built-In Electric Oven, Washer, Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Two Way Fireplace, Gas, Free Standing
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Double Vanity, 2 Master Baths, Tub with Jets, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Walk-in Pantry, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 2799.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: None
  • Exterior Features: Misting System
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Desert Front, Natural Desert Back
  • Pool Features: Fenced, Heated, Variable Speed Pump, Outdoor
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Desert, Panoramic
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail, Agency Discl Req
  • Common Walls: All on One Level
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop, Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Attached Garage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

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 DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 150.0
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 60.0
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 150.0

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other (See Remarks)

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: 53430.0
  • Parcel #: 219-11-032

Building Info

  • Builder Name: unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2703.0
  • Tax Book Number: 219.0
  • Tax Lot: 23
  • Tax Map Number: 11.0

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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 $2,703 $58,254 -- --
2024 $2,550 $55,480 -- --
2023 $2,550 $68,450 $13,690 $54,760
2022 $2,500 $55,350 $11,070 $44,280
2021 $2,727 $52,880 $10,570 $42,310
2020 $2,682 $52,100 $10,420 $41,680
2019 $2,606 $51,430 $10,280 $41,150
2018 $2,518 $46,770 $9,350 $37,420
2017 $2,437 $42,710 $8,540 $34,170
2016 $2,428 $43,030 $8,600 $34,430
2015 $2,284 $37,360 $7,470 $29,890
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/11/2026 03/11/26 For Sale $1,175,000 -- $420 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $390,000 Title Management Agency Of A
Warranty Deed -- Title Partners For Russ Lyon
Warranty Deed -- First American Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $475,000 Title Partners For Russ Lyon
Warranty Deed -- Arizona Title Agency Inc
Warranty Deed -- Transnation Title Insurance
Warranty Deed -- Transnation Title Insurance
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $300,267 Security Title Agency
Warranty Deed $219,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $377,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $377,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $342,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $275,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $240,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,200 No Value Available
Closed $30,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6993958

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 219-11-032

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