$1,374,000
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8956 E Venus Dr Carefree, AZ 85377

Carefree Area

Estimated payment $7,729/month

Total Views 7
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,814 Sq Ft
$488 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Play Pool
  • Panoramic View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Spanish Architecture

About This Home

Stunning custom Sonoran estate on 1.08 acres in coveted Carefree -- fully remodeled in 2024 with fresh 2026 updates and sweeping Desert Mountain views. Soaring 20-foot vaulted ceilings, skylights, and brand-new Sunstone flooring flow through open living areas with two wood-burning fireplaces. The showpiece kitchen dazzles: quartz waterfall counters, custom two-tone cabinets with rose gold hardware, Café Line appliances, floor-to-ceiling quartz backsplash, and dedicated skylight. Primary suite features a walk-in closet, private exit, and spa ensuite with marble floors, vessel sinks, and soaking tub. Out back: wraparound patio with built-in BBQ, refinished pool, synthetic putting green with hole lights, outdoor sound system, and solar landscape lighting -- set against Arizona sunsets. Inside, every detail has been thoughtfully considered: wood-casing windows, real wood doors, plantation shutters, and neutral-toned walls that let the architecture breathe. The chef's kitchen also features an under-mount sink beneath a rose gold gooseneck faucet, peninsula seating for many, a stainless hood, and a brand-new built-in pantry. A separate dining room framed by backyard views is anchored by an elegant chandelier; pure entertaining energy with an elegant touch of an artistic stained glass upper window providing a colorful glow at certain times of the day. The primary suite includes its own wood-burning fireplace; the guest bath serves three additional bedrooms with quartz counters, marble flooring, subway tile, round black mirrors, and a custom tiled shower with glass doors and bench seating. Just past the entry, a vanishing screen door and brand-new courtyard -- paver flooring, small fountain, ambient lighting, reading bench, and custom artisan iron entry door -- set a tranquil tone perfect for that morning coffee. Curated landscape sculpture, fresh turf, and mature palms complete the backyard. The extended-length 3-car garage is newly epoxied. Behind the scenes: whole-home water softener and HVAC air purification. Single-level living with North and south exposure keeps every room comfortable year-round. Tucked into the private Velvet Shadows enclave on one of Carefree's most sought-after custom-home streets, minutes to the shops, restaurants, and trails of Carefree and Cave Creek. This estate is truly one of a kind.

Listing Agent

Stephen Ensign

W and Partners, LLC License #SA693570000 Listed on: 09/09/2026

W and Partners, LLC

Co-Listing Agent

Jessica Nixon

W and Partners, LLC License #SA706960000

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,712

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 1.08 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Artificial Turf
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer

HOA Fees

  • $5 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain
  • Desert

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Roof Updated in 2024
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,814 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Open Floorplan
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Updated in 2024
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Floors Updated in 2026
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom Updated in 2024
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Private Water Closet
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Pool

  • Pool Updated in 2024
  • Play Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Plumbing System Updated in 2024
  • Wiring Updated in 2024
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 219-11-034

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Common Area

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,712

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

1.08 Acres

HOA Fees

$5 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Pima & Stage Coach
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 5.0
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Full
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2024
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2026
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2024
  • Updated Plumbing: Partial
  • Items Updated Plmbg Yr Updated: 2024
  • Updated Pool: Partial
  • Items Updated Pool Yr Updated: 2024
  • Updated Roof: Partial
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2024
  • Updated Wiring: Partial
  • Items Updated Wiring Yr Updated: 2024
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.08
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Co List Office Mls Id: wandp001
  • Co List Office Phone: 602-828-5767
  • Subdivision Name: VELVET SHADOWS
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 488.27
  • Const - Finish:Const - Finish: Painted, Stucco
  • Cooling:Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Programmable Thmstat
  • Other Rooms:Other Rooms: Family Room, Great Room
  • Technology:Technology: Cable TV Avail, High Speed Internet
  • Road Surface Type:Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Plumbing:Plumbing: Electric Hot Wtr Htr
  • Special Features: 4097

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Non-laminate Counter, High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 2814.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Wood Frames, Dual Pane, Skylight(s)
  • Additional Bedroom:Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit, Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Area:Dining Area: Formal, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Dining in LR/GR, Dining in FR, Breakfast Bar
  • Interior Features:Interior Features: Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Softener Owned, Soft Water Loop
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Built-in Microwave, Non-laminate Counter, Electric Oven, Electric Range
  • Laundry:Laundry: Washer Included, Dryer Included, In Garage
  • Master Bathroom:Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Double Vanity, Private Toilet Room
  • Window Features:Window Features: Wood Frames, Dual Pane

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wrought Iron, Block
  • Exterior Features: Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Borders Common Area, Desert Front, Desert Back, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Synthetic Grass Back, Natural Desert Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Play Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s), Desert, Panoramic
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Painted, Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered Patio(s), Covered Deck
  • Roof: Built-Up, Foam
  • General Property Description:Community Pool YN2: No
  • General Property Description:Private Pool YN2: Yes
  • Private Pool Features:Private Pool Features: Play Pool

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: RV Access/Parking, Extended Length Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities:Utilities: APS

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Biking/Walking Path
  • 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_: $

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: 47025.0
  • Parcel #: 219-11-034

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unkown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1711.98
  • Tax Book Number: 219.0
  • Tax Lot: 25
  • Tax Map Number: 11.0

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/09/2026 09/09/26 For Sale $1,374,000 -- $488 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 7077250

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
Arizona Maricopa County Carefree 85377

8956 E Venus Dr, Carefree, AZ

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