35078 N SOPHORA Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377 - MLS #6960466

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Description

An EXCEPTIONAL 3 Bed / 3 Ba 3160 SF Carefree home, crafted by award-winning builder J.P. Malone, offers a rare blend of quality, character and serenity on .89 acres. The front desert courtyard frames picturesque Black Mountain views, while the entry foyer reveals a stunning desert-inspired backyard oasis. The living room features rich wood ceiling beams and adjoins an elegant formal dining room. Alpine granite and quartz surfaces add refined sophistication. The upgraded kitchen and baths showcase premium finishes and top appliances, including Sub-Zero, Miele, and Bosch. A hand-crafted three-way Kiva fireplace warms the Kitchen, Breakfast Nook, and Family Room. Covered patio tongue-and-groove wood ceiling, outdoor fireplace, and built-in BBQ overlooks newly renovated heated Pool & Spa.

Supplements: Beautiful Study with inspiring Desert and Black Mountain views to the North is adjacent to a Guest Bath and could be a third Bedroom. Flex Room with small window in Owner's Suite ideal for additional closet space, exercise room or small office. The immaculate 3-car garage features a storage closet with built-in Cabinetry and Wi-Fi enabled garage door openers. Carefree Mountain Estates is a gated enclave of 64 lots with Santa Fe inspired custom homes set among stunning mature desert landscape with Majestic Black Mountain views. Conveniently located to Schools, local Shopping, Fine Dining, nearby Recreation, numerous Music Venues and the local YMCA Gym. A pristine property that you will not want to miss!

Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Architecture: Territorial/Santa Fe
View: Desert; Panoramic; Mountain(s)
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Bidet
Master Bedroom: Split
Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room
Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Two Way Fireplace; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace
Flooring: Carpet; Stone; Wood
Window Features: Solar Screens; Dual Pane; Low-Emissivity Windows; Mechanical Sun Shds; Tinted Windows; Wood Frames
Private Pool Features: Heated; Play Pool; Variable Speed Pump
Spa: Private; Heated
Community Features: Gated
Dining Area: Formal; Breakfast Nook; Breakfast Room
Kitchen Features: Built-In Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Gas Dryer Hookup; Inside
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Rooms: Family Room; Exercise/Sauna Room
Interior Features: Skylight(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Fire Sprinkler System; Water Softener Owned; Soft Water Loop; Water Purifier
Technology: Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned
Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Open Deck; Patio; Private Street(s); Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s)
Parking Features: Addtn'l Purchasable; Attch'd Gar Cabinets; Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener; Separate Strge Area
Road Access Type: Private Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt; Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Construction: Block; Wood Frame
Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco
Roofing: Tile; Foam
Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat
Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas
Plumbing: Recirculation Pump; Gas Hot Water Heater
Utilities: APS; SW Gas
Water Source: City Water
Sewer: Septic Tank; Septic-In & Connected
Services: City Services
Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block
Property Description: North/South Exposure; Borders Common Area
Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Natural Desert Front; Natural Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back
Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call
Lockbox Type: None
Possession: By Agreement
Association Fee Incl: Garbage Collection; Common Area Maint; Street Maint
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Cash; Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Contract Information
List Price: $1,695,000
Status: UCB (Under Contract-Backups)
Current Price: $1,695,000
List Date: 2025-12-23
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
Location Tax Legal
House Number: 35078
Compass: N
Street Name: SOPHORA
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Carefree
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85377
Zip4: 4381
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 211-28-259
Subdivision: CAREFREE MOUNTAIN ESTATES UNIT ONE
Tax Year: 2025
General Property Description
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 1
# of Interior Levels: 1
# Bedrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 3
Approx SQFT: 3160
Price/SqFt: 536.39
Horses: N
Builder Name: JP Malone
Year Built: 1996
Approx Lot SqFt: 38777
Approx Lot Acres: 0.89
Flood Zone: No
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Planned Comm Name: Carefree Mountain Estates
Marketing Name: Carefree Mountain Estate
Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District
High School District: Cave Creek Unified District
Elementary School: Black Mountain Elementary School
Jr. High School: Sonoran Trails Middle School
High School: Cactus Shadows High School
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: Carefree Highway and Tom Darlington/Scottsdale RD
Directions: West to Carefree Mountain Drive; through Gate, then North to Sophora and West to home on South side.
Geo Lat: 33.803455
Geo Lon: -111.955949
Legal Info
Township: 5N
Range: 4E
Section: 4
Lot Number: 26
Architect
Architect: Malone
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Items Updated
Floor Yr Updated: 2010
Floor Partial/Full: Full
Plmbg Yr Updated: 2021
Plmbg Partial/Full: Partial
Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2017
Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Partial
Roof Yr Updated: 2025
Roof Partial/Full: Partial
Kitchen Yr Updated: 2021
Kitchen Partial/Full: Full
Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2021
Bath(s) Partial/Full: Full
Pool Yr Updated: 2025
Pool Partial/Full: Partial
Parking Spaces
Garage Spaces: 3
Slab Parking Spaces: 3
Total Covered Spaces: 3
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings