Patricia Cain
AXEN REALTY, LLC
(239) 251-4979
34 Total Sales
1 in Carefree
$150,000 Price
8928 E Venus Dr Carefree, AZ 85377
Carefree AreaEstimated Value: $1,039,519
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,799
Sq Ft
$371/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Pool
- Two Primary Bedrooms
- Two Primary Bathrooms
- Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
- Panoramic View
- Wolf Appliances
About This Home
As of May 2026Welcome 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.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Spur Cross Realty License #SA538815000 Listed on: 03/11/2026
Last Buyer's Agent
Non-MLS Agent
Non-MLS Office
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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
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- 4 Open Parking Spaces
Property Views
- Panoramic
- Desert
Home Design
- Roof Updated in 2024
- Slab Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Metal Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,799 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- 2 Fireplaces
- Free Standing Fireplace
- Two Way Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Great Room
- Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Walk-In Pantry
- Built-In Electric Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Wolf Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Double Master Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Two Primary Bathrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Double Vanity
- Private Water Closet
- Jettted Tub and Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
- Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
- Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
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
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Programmable Thermostat
- Electric Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
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
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 11, 2026
Closed on
May 6, 2026
Sold by
Welch John and Welch Paula I
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tracey Britton
Spur Cross Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non-MLS Agent
Non-MLS Office
List Price
$1,175,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-14.89%
Views
122
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,519
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.88%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$797,763
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$241,756
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 8, 2015
Sold by
Tgs Enterprise Inc
Bought by
The Welch Family Trust
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 27, 2012
Closed on
May 7, 2013
Sold by
Sloan John W and Sloan Rosemary
Bought by
Tgs Enterprises Inc
Seller's Agent
Fred Weaver Iv
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Kauffman
eXp Realty
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$185,000
-32.17%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.65%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 23, 2004
Sold by
Sloan Rosemary
Bought by
Sloan John W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 12, 2004
Sold by
Skillicorn Craig P
Bought by
Sloan John W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 21, 2002
Sold by
Skillicorn Craig P
Bought by
Skillicorn Craig P
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$342,400
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 21, 2001
Sold by
Skillicorn Craig P and Skillicorn Joy L
Bought by
Skillicorn Craig P and Skillicorn Joy L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.97%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 24, 2000
Sold by
Hall Dennis G and Hall Jill W
Bought by
Skillicorn Craig P and Skillicorn Joy L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,200
Interest Rate
8.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 19, 1993
Sold by
Klaus
Bought by
Hall Dennis G and Hall Jill W
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Carefree, AZ
-
Patricia Cain
-
Bill Kuniej
Bill Kuniej
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
(331) 703-3363
4 Total Sales
1 in Carefree
$565,000 Price
-
Bernadette Greer
Bernadette Greer
HomeSmart
(855) 480-0213
12 Total Sales
1 in Carefree
$575,000 Price
-
Corina Lange
Corina Lange
W and Partners, LLC
(602) 786-5082
26 Total Sales
1 in Carefree
$560,000 Price
-
Kelly Meadows
Kelly Meadows
Realty ONE Group
(623) 663-9407
367 Total Sales
1 in Carefree
$480,000 Price
-
Jobey Frank
Jobey Frank
Realty ONE Group
(623) 900-1395
178 Total Sales
1 in Carefree
$1,850,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000,000 | Title Agency Pros | ||
| The Welch Family Trust | -- | None Available | |
| Tgs Enterprises Inc | $390,000 | Title Management Agency Of A | |
| Sloan John W | -- | Title Partners For Russ Lyon | |
| Sloan John W | $475,000 | Title Partners For Russ Lyon | |
| Sloan John W | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Skillicorn Craig P | -- | Arizona Title Agency Inc | |
| Skillicorn Craig P | -- | Transnation Title Insurance | |
| Skillicorn Craig P | -- | Transnation Title Insurance | |
| Skillicorn Craig P | $300,267 | Security Title Agency | |
| Skillicorn Craig P | -- | -- | |
| Hall Dennis G | $219,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $800,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Welch Johnt | $450,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Welch Family Trust | $380,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Sloan John W | $250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Sloan John | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Sloan John W | $377,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Sloan John W | $377,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Skillicorn Craig P | $53,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Skillicorn Craig P | $342,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Skillicorn Craig P | $275,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Skillicorn Craig P | $240,200 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2026 05/21/26 | Sold | $1,000,000 | -8.2% | $357 / Sq Ft |
| 05/01/2026 05/01/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/30/2026 03/30/26 | Price Changed | $1,089,000 | -7.3% | $389 / Sq Ft |
| 03/11/2026 03/11/26 | For Sale | $1,175,000 | -- | $420 / Sq Ft |
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
Tax History
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| 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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Tracey Britton
Seller's Agent in 2026
Tracey Britton
Spur Cross Realty
(623) 332-1280
18 Total Sales
-
N
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Non-MLS Agent
Non-MLS Office
-
Fred Weaver Iv
Seller's Agent in 2013
Fred Weaver Iv
eXp Realty
(602) 323-4776
85 Total Sales
-
Kevin Kauffman
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013
Kevin Kauffman
eXp Realty
(602) 332-5528
2 Total Sales
Map
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
MLS Number: 6993958
APN: 219-11-032
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