4031 E DESERT FOREST Trail, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (MLS# 6963548)


$935,000
4031 E DESERT FOREST Trail
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
MLS# 6963548
5 beds  |  3 baths


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Property Description
Experience elevated desert living in the prestigious gated enclave of Dove Valley Ranch. This spacious two-story residence offers 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and approximately 4,113 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space on an 8,750 sq. ft. premium lot backing to quiet natural open space, creating a sense of privacy rarely found in community settings. Step inside to an inviting floor plan with a versatile layout perfect for modern family life. A gracious downstairs guest suite with full bath welcomes extended family or out-of-town visitors. Entertain in style with a formal dining room, a spacious den/office with custom cabinetry, and an elegant theater room ideal for movie nights or game day gatherings. At the heart of the home, the upgraded kitchen features abundant cabinetry,

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Contract Information
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
List Price: $935,000
Status: Active
Current Price: $935,000
List Date: 2026-01-03
Location, Tax & Legal
Assessor's Map #: 60
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 81 DOVE VALLEY RANCH PARCEL F MCR
Assessor's Parcel #: 498
Tax Municipality: Phoenix
Taxes: 3217
House Number: 4031
Compass: E
Street Name: DESERT FOREST
St Suffix: Trail
City/Town Code: Cave Creek
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85331
Zip4: 5094
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 211-60-498
Subdivision: DOVE VALLEY RANCH PARCEL F
Tax Year: 2025
General Property Description
Dwelling Styles: Detached
# of Interior Levels: 2
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 0
Approx SQFT: 4113
Price/SqFt: 227.33
Approx Lot SqFt: 8750
Approx Lot Acres: 0.201
Flood Zone: No
Horses: N
Model: Apaloosa
Builder Name: RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES
Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District
High School District: Cave Creek Unified District
Elementary School: Lone 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
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Stories: 2
# Bedrooms: 5
Total Bathrooms: 3
Year Built: 2003
Legal Info
Range: 4E
Section: 18
Township: 5N
Lot Number: 81
Special Listing Cond
N/A: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Const - Finish
Painted: 1
Stucco: 1
Roofing
Tile: 1
Pmt & Rate Info
Down Payment: 0
Total Asum Mnth Pmts: 0
Association & Fees
HOA Y/N: Y
HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes
HOA Transfer Fee: 200
HOA Fee: 209
HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
HOA Name: Dove Valley Ranch
HOA Telephone: 8004473838
HOA Management Company: HOAMCO
HOA Management Phone: 8004473838
Special Assessment HOA: No
HOA 2 Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
PAD Fee: 0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 209
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2 $/%: $
Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 209
Disclosure Fees HOA: 200
Other Fees HOA: 0
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee 2 Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 69.67
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: 1
Email: 1
Phone Call: 1
Lockbox Type
None: 1
Architecture
Contemporary: 1
Santa Barbara/Tuscan: 1
Master Bathroom
Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1
Separate Shwr & Tub: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Private Toilet Room: 1
Master Bedroom
Upstairs: 1
Additional Bedroom
Other Bedroom Downstairs: 1
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Master Bedroom Sitting Room: 1
Add'l Property Use
None: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplace Family Rm: 1
Gas Fireplace: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Vinyl: 1
Wood: 1
Window Features
Solar Screens: 1
Dual Pane: 1
Private Pool Features
Play Pool: 1
Community Features
Biking/Walking Path: 1
Children's Playgrnd: 1
Gated: 1
Dining Area
Formal: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Breakfast Bar: 1
Heating
Natural Gas: 1
Kitchen Features
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Gas Oven: 1
Gas Range: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Non-laminate Counter: 1
Pantry: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Walk-in Pantry: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Programmable Thmstat: 1
Central Air: 1
Interior Features
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
9+ Flat Ceilings: 1
Central Vacuum: 1
Water Purifier: 1
Laundry
Washer Hookup: 1
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Other Rooms
Family Room: 1
Library-Blt-in Bkcse: 1
Loft: 1
Media Room: 1
Separate Den/Office
Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y
Road Responsibility
City Maintained Road: 1
Technology
Pre-Wire Srnd Snd: 1
Cable TV Avail: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Fencing
Block: 1
Wrought Iron: 1
Water Source
City Water: 1
Exterior Features
Built-in BBQ: 1
Playground: 1
Covered Patio(s): 1
Patio: 1
Storage: 1
Spa
None: 1
Sewer
Sewer - Public: 1
Parking Spaces
Slab Parking Spaces: 4
Total Covered Spaces: 3
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features
Separate Strge Area: 1
Direct Access: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Owner May Carry: 1
Wraparound: 1
Lease Option: 1
Lease Purchase: 1
Also for Rent: 1
Energy/Green Feature
Multi-Zones: 1
Utilities
APS: 1
SW Gas: 1
Existing 1st Loan
Treat as Free&Clear: 1
Property Description
Borders Preserve/Public Land: 1
North/South Exposure: 1
Landscaping
Gravel/Stone Front: 1
Desert Front: 1
Desert Back: 1
Synthetic Grass Back: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1
Irrigation Front: 1
Irrigation Back: 1
Items Updated
Floor Yr Updated: 2020
Floor Partial/Full: Partial
Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2017
Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Full
Kitchen Yr Updated: 2021
Kitchen Partial/Full: Partial
Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2020
Bath(s) Partial/Full: Partial
Pool Yr Updated: 2022
Pool Partial/Full: Partial
Disclosures
Seller Discl Avail: 1
Agency Discl Req: 1
Possession
By Agreement: 1
Close of Escrow: 1
Association Fee Incl
Common Area Maint: 1
Street Maint: 1
Assoc Rules/Info
Pets OK (See Rmrks): 1
No Visible Truck Trailer RV Boat: 1
Prof Managed: 1
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: N Cave Creek Rd & Carefree Highway
Directions: Northwest on E Rancho Paloma Dr to Left on N Black Mountain Pkwy. Continue on N 40th St which turns left & becomes E Desert Forest Trl. Right to stay on E Desert Forest Trail to address.
Geo Lat: 33.781316
Geo Lon: -111.994382
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Add'l Property Use: None
Architecture: Contemporary; Santa Barbara/Tuscan
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room
Master Bedroom: Upstairs
Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Downstairs; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room
Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Gas Fireplace
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl; Wood
Window Features: Solar Screens; Dual Pane
Private Pool Features: Play Pool
Spa: None
Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Children's Playgrnd; Gated
Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar
Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Disposal; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Non-laminate Counter; Kitchen Island
Laundry: Washer Hookup
Other Rooms: Family Room; Library-Blt-in Bkcse; Loft; Media Room
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Central Vacuum; Water Purifier
Technology: Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet
Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Playground; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Storage
Parking Features: Direct Access; Garage Door Opener; Separate Strge Area
Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road
Construction: Wood Frame
Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco
Roofing: Tile
Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat
Heating: Natural Gas
Utilities: APS; SW Gas
Water Source: City Water
Sewer: Sewer - Public
Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block
Property Description: Borders Preserve/Public Land; North/South Exposure
Landscaping: Gravel/Stone Front; Desert Front; Desert Back; Synthetic Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Irrigation Front; Irrigation Back
Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call
Lockbox Type: None
Possession: By Agreement; Close of Escrow
Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint; Street Maint
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Cash; Conventional; Owner May Carry; Wraparound; Lease Option; Lease Purchase; Also for Rent
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Supplements
and an elegant theater room ideal for movie nights or game day gatherings. At the heart of the home, the upgraded kitchen features abundant cabinetry, expansive countertops, and a central island that flows seamlessly into a comfortable family room-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The abundant natural light and thoughtful design elevate each living area, while gorgeous courtyard spaces enhance indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, a generous primary suite and additional bedrooms offer restful retreats with plenty of space for family and guests. Outdoors, enjoy Sonoran Desert views, mature landscaping, and easy access to community sidewalks and paths. Located in the heart of Cave Creek, this home combines secure gated community living with proximity to local dining, shopping, hiking trails, and easy access to Carefree Highway. Dove Valley Ranch amenities and community charm complete the lifestyleoffering a perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and resort-like appeal.

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Listing Office: West USA Realty

Last Updated: January - 05 - 2026

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