35078 N SOPHORA Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377 (MLS# 6960466)


$1,695,000
35078 N SOPHORA Drive
Carefree, AZ 85377
MLS# 6960466
3 beds  |  3 baths

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Welcome Home! Aerial SW View Romantic Front Courtyard Courtyard Fountain Refreshing Pool and Spa Desert View from Courtyard Entry Foyer Living Room Formal Dining Dining Room View Kitchen with Gourmet appliances Sub-Zero refrigerator in Kitchen Gourmet Kitchen with Miele appliances Breakfast RM 3- Way gas fireplace Family Room with T&G Latillas Family Room with 3-way fireplace Patio Entertaining Enjoy Music at the Patio Patio Gas Grill behind Fireplace View back to the Patio Sunset Swim in total seclusion Pool Fountains Pool with Baja Entry & Fountain feature Night Swim Study or 3rd Bedroom Study with Black Mountain Views Adjacent Hall Guest Bath Owner's Suite Morning Patio off Owner's Suite Exit to Backyard Oasis Owner's Spa Bath Owner's Spa Detail Remodeled Owner's Bath Flex Room off Owner's Bedroom Guest Suite with Walk-in closet Guest Bath with access to Pool and Spa Guest Bath Shower Laundry Room incl. Washer and Dryer Spiral Stairway to Viewing Deck Viewing Deck II Front of Home Aerial view of secluded Backyard Drive View of Black Mountain Aerial - Room for Casita Aerial Front Property Overview

Property 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.

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Contract Information
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
List Price: $1,695,000
Status: Active
Current Price: $1,695,000
List Date: 2025-12-23
Location, Tax & Legal
Assessor's Map #: 28
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 26 CAREFREE MOUNTAIN ESTATES UNIT ONE MCR
Assessor's Parcel #: 259
Tax Municipality: Carefree
Taxes: 3070
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 Styles: Detached
# of Interior Levels: 1
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 0
Approx SQFT: 3160
Price/SqFt: 536.39
Approx Lot SqFt: 38777
Approx Lot Acres: 0.89
Flood Zone: No
Horses: N
Builder Name: JP Malone
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
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Planned Comm Name: Carefree Mountain Estates
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Marketing Name: Carefree Mountain Estates
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Stories: 1
# Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 3
Year Built: 1996
Legal Info
Range: 4E
Section: 4
Township: 5N
Lot Number: 26
Special Listing Cond
N/A: 1
Construction
Block: 1
Wood Frame: 1
Const - Finish
Painted: 1
Stucco: 1
Roofing
Tile: 1
Foam: 1
Association & Fees
HOA Y/N: Y
HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes
HOA Transfer Fee: 0
HOA Fee: 480
HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
HOA Name: Carefree Mtn Estates
HOA Telephone: 480-759-4945
HOA Management Company: Vision Community MGM
HOA Management Phone: 480-759-4945
Special Assessment HOA: No
HOA 2 Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $
Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 480
Disclosure Fees HOA: 400
Other Fees HOA: 20
Other Fees Description: Homewise Docs
Com Facilities Distr: N
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 160
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: 1
Phone Call: 1
Lockbox Type
None: 1
Architecture
Territorial/Santa Fe: 1
Architect
Architect: Malone
Master Bathroom
Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1
Separate Shwr & Tub: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Private Toilet Room: 1
Bidet: 1
Master Bedroom
Split: 1
Additional Bedroom
Other Bedroom Split: 1
Separate Bedroom Exit: 1
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Master Bedroom Sitting Room: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplace Family Rm: 1
Two Way Fireplace: 1
Gas Fireplace: 1
Exterior Fireplace: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Stone: 1
Wood: 1
Window Features
Solar Screens: 1
Dual Pane: 1
Low-Emissivity Windows: 1
Mechanical Sun Shds: 1
Tinted Windows: 1
Wood Frames: 1
Private Pool Features
Heated: 1
Play Pool: 1
Variable Speed Pump: 1
Community Features
Gated: 1
Dining Area
Formal: 1
Breakfast Nook: 1
Breakfast Room: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Natural Gas: 1
View
Desert: 1
Panoramic: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Kitchen Features
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Built-in Microwave: 1
Multiple Ovens: 1
Pantry: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Reverse Osmosis: 1
Walk-in Pantry: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Granite Counters: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Programmable Thmstat: 1
Central Air: 1
Interior Features
Skylight(s): 1
9+ Flat Ceilings: 1
Fire Sprinkler System: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Soft Water Loop: 1
Water Purifier: 1
Laundry
Washer Included: 1
Dryer Included: 1
Gas Dryer Hookup: 1
Inside: 1
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Other Rooms
Family Room: 1
Exercise/Sauna Room: 1
Separate Den/Office
Sep Den/Office Y/N: N
Road Access Type
Private Road: 1
Road Surface Type
Asphalt: 1
Paved: 1
Accessibility Feat.
Hallways 36in+ Wide: 1
Bath Roll-In Shower: 1
Road Responsibility
Private Maintained Road: 1
Technology
Pre-Wire Srnd Snd: 1
Cable TV Avail: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Fencing
Block: 1
Wrought Iron: 1
Water Source
City Water: 1
Exterior Features
Built-in BBQ: 1
Covered Patio(s): 1
Patio: 1
Open Deck: 1
Private Street(s): 1
Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1
Spa
Private: 1
Heated: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Septic-In & Connected: 1
Parking Spaces
Slab Parking Spaces: 3
Total Covered Spaces: 3
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features
Addtn'l Purchasable: 1
Attch'd Gar Cabinets: 1
Separate Strge Area: 1
Extended Length Garage: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Foundation Details
Slab: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Energy/Green Feature
Multi-Zones: 1
Plumbing
Recirculation Pump: 1
Gas Hot Water Heater: 1
Utilities
APS: 1
SW Gas: 1
Existing 1st Loan
Treat as Free&Clear: 1
Property Description
North/South Exposure: 1
Borders Common Area: 1
Landscaping
Desert Front: 1
Desert Back: 1
Natural Desert Front: 1
Natural Desert Back: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1
Auto Timer H2O Front: 1
Auto Timer H2O Back: 1
Services
City Services: 1
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
Disclosures
Seller Discl Avail: 1
Agency Discl Req: 1
Possession
By Agreement: 1
Association Fee Incl
Garbage Collection: 1
Common Area Maint: 1
Street Maint: 1
Assoc Rules/Info
No Visible Truck Trailer RV Boat: 1
Prof Managed: 1
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
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
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 could be additional closet space, exercise room or small office. The immaculate 3-car garage features a storage closet with built-in Cabinetry and Wi-Fi enable garage door openers. A pristine property that you will not want to miss!

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Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: December - 23 - 2025

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