Carefree, AZ, Real Estate

Carefree, Arizona, is a small, affluent town nestled in the scenic Sonoran Desert just north of Scottsdale and Phoenix. Founded in the mid-1950s by K.T. Palmer and Tom Darlington, it was designed as a master-planned community with an emphasis on a relaxed, easygoing lifestyle, which is reflected in its very name. With a population of just under 4,000 as per the 2020 census, Carefree boasts a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural attractions. Its most iconic landmark is the Carefree Sundial, one of the world's largest, which serves as both a functional timepiece and a symbol of the town's ethos. The town center is vibrant with local shops, galleries, and restaurants, all set amidst lush desert gardens that showcase the region's diverse flora. Carefree is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking and biking in nearby Cave Creek Regional Park and Spur Cross Ranch, making it a haven for nature lovers and those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle of larger cities.

Carefree currently has 69 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $2,537,953.42, 29 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $699,919.86, 8 condos for sale with an average list price of $292,862.50, and 34 lots for sale with an average list price of $746,470.59. The average annual property tax for Carefree is $2,812.18.

Schools

School District Level Grades
Bernard Black Elementary School Roosevelt Elementary District Elementary PK, KG-8
Black Mountain Elementary School Kingman Unified School District Elementary K-8
Cactus High School Peoria Unified School District Elementary 7-12
Cactus View Elementary School Paradise Valley Unified District Elementary PK, KG-6
Cactus Wren Elementary School Washington Elementary District Elementary K-6
Desert Canyon Middle School Scottsdale Unified District Elementary 6-8
Desert Sun Academy Cave Creek Unified District Elementary PK, KG-6
Desert Willow Elementary School Casa Grande Elementary District Elementary K-5
Lone Mountain Elementary School Cave Creek Unified District Elementary K-6
O'Connor Elementary School Mesa Unified District Elementary PK, KG-6
Sonoran Foothills School Deer Valley Unified District Elementary PK-8
Sonoran Trails Middle School Cave Creek Unified District Elementary 6-8
Zuni Hills Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Elementary PK, KG-8
Bernard Black Elementary School Roosevelt Elementary District Middle PK, KG-8
Black Mountain Elementary School Kingman Unified School District Middle K-8
Cactus High School Peoria Unified School District Middle 7-12
Cactus Middle School Casa Grande Elementary District Middle 6-8
Desert Canyon Middle School Scottsdale Unified District Middle 6-8
Sonoran Foothills School Deer Valley Unified District Middle PK-8
Sonoran Trails Middle School Cave Creek Unified District Middle 6-8
Zuni Hills Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Middle PK, KG-8
Cactus High School Peoria Unified School District High 7-12
Cactus Shadows High School Cave Creek Unified District High 8-12
Desert Sun Academy Cave Creek Unified District High PK, KG-6
Lone Mountain Elementary School Cave Creek Unified District High K-6
Sonoran Trails Middle School Cave Creek Unified District High 6-8
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Subdivisions/Buildings

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Almarte

Almarte is a single-family home community in Carefree, Arizona, built between 2015 and 2016. It currently has 3 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $817,296. The homes range in size from 1,705 ft2 to 2,247 ft2. The average annual property tax for Almarte is $1,770.64. It is located in Maricopa county. ... Read more
Median Price: $750,000
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Aribiome

Aribiome is a single-family home community in Carefree, Arizona, built in 2024 by NEXTGEN Builders. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 3,038 ft2 to 4,124 ft2. The average annual property tax for Aribiome is $875.80. It is located in Maricopa county. ... Read more
Median Price: $2,465,734
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Boulders Estates at The Boulders

Boulders Estates at The Boulders is a single-family home and townhouse community in the The Boulders neighborhood of Carefree (Scottsdale), Arizona, built between 1971 and 2020. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,962 ft2 to 5,020 ft2. The average annual property tax for Boulders Estates at The Boulders is $2,987.04. It is located in Maricopa county. ... Read more
Median Price: $1,500,000
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Canyon Creek Estates

Canyon Creek Estates is a single-family home community in Carefree, Arizona, built between 1999 and 2003. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 2,854 ft2 to 5,033 ft2. The average annual property tax for Canyon Creek Estates is $2,928.43. It is located in Maricopa county. ... Read more
Median Price: $1,500,000
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Canyon Ridge Homes

Canyon Ridge Homes is an active adult 55+ townhouse community in Carefree, Arizona, built in 1980. It currently has 3 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $521,333.33. The homes range in size from 1,519 ft2 to 2,062 ft2. The average annual property tax for Canyon Ridge Homes is $1,000.78. It is located in Maricopa county. ... Read more
Median Price: $503,750
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Nearby Golf Courses

Desert Forest Golf Club

37207 N Mule Train Rd, Carefree, AZ 85377
Par 72 • 72 holes • 7011 yards

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Real Estate News

Homes Just Sold in Carefree: April 8th to April 14th

Homes Just Sold in Carefree: April 8th to April 14th - April 15, 2025

Carefree had only 1 sale during the week of Tuesday, April 8 to Monday, April 14, including and it was a single family home for sale with a list price ... continue reading
New Homes with Master Bedrooms on the 1st Floor in Carefree: April 5th to April 11th

New Homes with Master Bedrooms on the 1st Floor in Carefree: April 5th to April 11th - April 12, 2025

Carefree had 2 new homes for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, April 5 to Friday, April 11, including 1 single ... continue reading
Homes Just Sold in Carefree: April 1st to April 7th

Homes Just Sold in Carefree: April 1st to April 7th - April 8, 2025

Carefree had 3 sales during the week of Tuesday, April 1 to Monday, April 7, including including 2 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $1,124,999.50 ... continue reading
New Homes For Sale This Week in Carefree: March 28th to April 3rd

New Homes For Sale This Week in Carefree: March 28th to April 3rd - April 4, 2025

Carefree had 2 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, March 28 to Thursday, April 3, including including 1 single family home for sale with a list price ... continue reading
New Golf Course Lots For Sale in Carefree: March 25th to March 31st

New Golf Course Lots For Sale in Carefree: March 25th to March 31st - April 1, 2025

Carefree had only 1 new home backing up to golf courses for sale during the week of Tuesday, March 25 to Monday, March 31, and it was a single family ... continue reading
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