9445 E Quail Tr., Carefree, AZ 85377

9445 E Quail Tr., Carefree, AZ 85377
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$870,000
Sold on 5/07/20
Beds Baths Sq. Ft. Taxes Built
3 2.50 3,977 $2,734 1981
On the market: 74 days
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Exquisite Southwest soft contemporary home in the Carefree Rolling Hills situated on an elevated acre lot. Enjoy postcard views from this truly open concept home featuring a spacious floor-plan, Gourmet Kitchen; Espresso Shaker Cabinetry, Marble Countertops, Custom tile backsplash, Upgraded Stainless Steel appliances, breakfast bar. Enjoy casual meals in the breakfast nook with patio/pool views + 2-way fireplace. Formal living with pool/patio views and Formal Dining with picturesque Mountain Views. The kitchen shares space with a cozy Family room with pool views and fireplace. Additional Highlights; circular driveway, skylights, wood look tile in living areas, satin nickel hardware and fixtures, plantation shutters, 5 paneled interior doors, wiring for surround sound pool and spa, BBQ... Area and AMAZING VIEWS! The Master Suite is Massive, sitting area, fireplace, Huge closet, large walk-in shower, Freestanding TUB with Water WALL Views. Two additional guest bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom. All this on a private acre lot with private yard, large patio spaces and a grass area. Enjoy the peace and quiet, starry nights, and wildlife that visits the area! The Town of Carefree is a rural, residential township of 3,580 residents (2016) living in approximately 1,900 homes. Located in Maricopa County, the Town is slightly more than eight square miles, and located in the northeast corner of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. It surrounds Black Mountain to the south and west, and its land mass also continues to the northeast of this prominent landmark. Residents cite the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert, clean air, less traffic, peace and tranquility as the top reasons to live in Carefree. Area residents are active and involved in a broad cross-section of activities, and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle available in this region. Most residents participate in a variety of activities, including involvement with the Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD); events offered by one of the local churches or by one of the numerous non-profits located in the Desert Foothills area; and dining at one of the many award-winning restaurants located in the Town. Carefree Desert Gardens The crown jewel of Carefree and an amazing oasis in the desert, the Carefree Desert Gardens is one of only two public botanical gardens in the Valley, located along pedestrian-friendly Easy Street in downtown Carefree, AZ. The Gardens are FREE to access*, and are open 365 days a year. Situated on four acres, visitors can stroll and enjoy rare and fascinating desert plant specimens on a self-guided walking tour, allowing for a visual and emotional connection with nature. Enjoy the grandeur of the Sonoran desert, visit the one-of-a-kind Sundial and stroll through our vibrant downtown Desert Garden. Attend our seasonal cultural festivals and art shows; discover unique shops, exceptional galleries and gourmet restaurants; and bring the kids to the Kiwanis Splash pad for fun in the sun. There's so much to see and do in Carefree! FAST FACTS Temperatures in Carefree are typically 5 to 7 degrees cooler than towns to the south. The Town sits at an elevation of approximately 2,400 ft., considerably higher than the City of Scottsdale at 1,250 ft. and the City of Phoenix at 1,100 ft. Average per capita income (2016) is $91,979. 42% of households earn over $100,000 annually. Median resident age (2016) is 65.6 years. REAL ESTATE Median home/condo value (2016) is $645,800. 81% of the housing in Carefree is owner-occupied. Median area gross rent (2016) is $1,104. Carefree does not assess a local real estate tax. Overall, annual real estate taxes are approximately half of what area towns with local real estate taxes charge (county real estate taxes are assessed by Maricopa County.) Carefree does not apply any development fees to new construction. Carefree property owners are not subject to a Rural Metro Fire protection fee of $1,000 per home. The Town funds full fire and police coverage for its residents through tax dividends received from Maricopa County. EDUCATION School-aged children residing in Carefree attend public, charter or private schools within the Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD). Their main campus is just south of Carefree Highway, on 56th Street. CCUSD Schools Cactus Shadows High School Sonoran Trails Middle School Lone Mountain Elementary School Black Mountain Elementary School Horseshoe Trails Elementary School Desert Willow Elementary School Desert Sun Academy Additional Education Resources Cave Creek Montessori Dynamite Montessori Foothills Academy WORSHIP There are many churches in the Desert Foothills area, located in or around Carefree Christ the Lord Lutheran Church Desert Hills Presbyterian Church Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS/RESOURCES The Desert Foothills area boasts a number of long-established and locally-supported non-profit organizations. Most are continually seeking additional volunteer and financial help from area residents. Kiwanis Club of Carefree/Cave Creek Desert Foothills Land Trust Desert Foothills Library Desert Foothills Theater Desert Foothills YMCA Foothills Animal Rescue Foothills Caring Corps Foothills Community Foundation Foothills Food Bank Carefree is adjacent to more than 20 golf courses, and attracts amateur and professional golfers from throughout the world
Listing courtesy of David Rogers, Diligence Realty