Timeless Santa Fe Elegance Meets Effortless Desert Luxury
Set within an exclusive gated community in Carefree, this beautifully updated single-level Santa Fe residence offers a rare combination of privacy, sophistication, and relaxed Arizona living. Positioned on a coveted corner lot spanning more than ¾ acre, the property unfolds around charming courtyards and delivers an exceptional indoor-outdoor lifestyle with ample room to create a private pool oasis.
Extensively updated with a refined designer aesthetic, the residence features a thoughtfully appointed main home with a spacious primary suite, two additional bedrooms, and a separate casita that is ideal for visiting family, overnight guests, or a private retreat.
The kitchen, has been elevated with new custom cabinetry and updated appliances, while the laundry room also features new cabinetry for beautifully organized functionality. The primary bath has been tastefully updated, complemented throughout the residence by upgraded lighting, solar shades, and stylish window coverings.
Architectural character and modern comfort blend seamlessly, creating a home that feels both timeless and thoroughly current. The generous floor plan, all on one level, is designed for gracious entertaining and easy everyday living.
A standout opportunity for the discerning buyer, the residence is offered with the designer/decorator furnishings, allowing for a truly turnkey transition into the Carefree lifestyle. A spacious three-car garage provides abundant parking and storage, while the expansive lot offers exceptional flexibility for future outdoor enhancements.
From its welcoming courtyard and Santa Fe-inspired architecture to its beautifully curated interiors, private casita, generous homesite, and coveted gated setting, this is a distinctive desert residence designed for elegant living in one of Carefree's most desirable enclaves.
For sale
$1,399,000
38601 N RISING SUN Road, Carefree, AZ 85377
4beds
3,069sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
0.86 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$456/sqft
$60/mo HOA
What's special
Welcoming courtyardCharming courtyardsSanta fe-inspired architectureUpgraded lightingGenerous homesiteSpacious primary suiteBeautifully curated interiors
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Janet Bussell-Eriksson 928-533-2445,
RealtyONEGroup Mountain Desert
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 7081260
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Zoned, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Ceiling
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Built-In Electric Oven
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone
- Windows: Screens, Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Double Sided, Exterior Fireplace, Living Room, Gas
- Furnished: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,069
- Total interior livable area: 3,069 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Zero-Grade Entry, Lever Handles, Bath Raised Toilet
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Built-in Barbecue
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Front Yard,Back Yard,Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Desert, Trees/Woods, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.86 Acres
- Features: North/South Exposure, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Corner Lot, Desert Back, Desert Front, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back
Details
- Parcel number: 21621008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Territorial/Santa Fe
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Foam
Condition
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Pvt Water Company
- Utilities for property: Phone Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Multi-Zones
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Security: Security System Owned
- Subdivision: CROSSINGS AT CAREFREE 2
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint
- HOA fee: $720 annually
- HOA name: Crossings Carefree 2
- HOA phone: 480-993-2344
Location
- Region: Carefree
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $456/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $823,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,672
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000+62.7%$456/sqft |
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| 9/30/2020 | Sold | $860,000-4.4%$280/sqft |
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| 9/15/2020 | Pending sale | $900,000$293/sqft |
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| 8/27/2020 | Listed for sale | $900,000-24.7%$293/sqft |
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| 10/8/2009 | Listing removed | $1,195,000$389/sqft |
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| 9/25/2009 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000$389/sqft |
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| 11/30/2007 | Listing removed | $1,195,000$389/sqft |
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| 11/14/2007 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+3.3%$389/sqft |
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| 8/1/2006 | Sold | $1,157,000+3.7%$377/sqft |
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| 11/28/2005 | Sold | $1,115,500+1026.8%$363/sqft |
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| 7/8/1996 | Sold | $99,000$32/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,311 -2.8% | $82,330 +7.2% |
| 2024 | $2,379 -17.8% | $76,810 +18.5% |
| 2023 | $2,894 -5.6% | $64,827 -0.8% |
| 2022 | $3,067 -6.8% | $65,370 +2.8% |
| 2021 | $3,290 +0.5% | $63,580 +13.5% |
| 2020 | $3,275 +3.5% | $56,000 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $3,165 | $55,900 -0.3% |
| 2018 | $3,165 +22.5% | $56,050 +1.1% |
| 2017 | $2,584 +6.3% | $55,450 +0.3% |
| 2016 | $2,432 +6.7% | $55,300 +7.7% |
| 2015 | $2,279 | $51,360 +11.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $46,120 +18.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $38,920 -2% |
| 2012 | -- | $39,720 -3% |
| 2011 | -- | $40,950 -19.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $51,110 -26.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $69,910 +19.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $58,300 +1.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $57,550 +35.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $42,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $42,400 -0.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $42,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $42,700 +17.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $36,250 |
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Neighborhood: 85377
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cave Creek Academy of Excellence
- Middle: Black Mountain Elementary School
- High: Cave Creek Academy of Excellence
- District: Cave Creek Unified District
Source: ARMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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