About this home

An exceptional setting. Timeless desert character. The opportunity to make it your own. Welcome to 8249 E. Carefree Drive, backing to the prestigious Desert Forest Golf Club on an expansive 42,608-square-foot lot. With over 3,100 square feet of interior space, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a generous footprint for your vision. Three fireplaces--in the family room, kitchen, and primary suite--bring warmth and distinctive character, providing an inviting foundation for your personal style. Outside, natural desert beauty and a sense of privacy create a memorable backdrop for everyday living. The spacious lot offers room to envision outdoor gathering areas, peaceful escapes, and a desert retreat designed around you. Whether you choose to refresh its existing charm or undertake a more extensive transformation, this property brings together location, space, and possibility in the heart of Carefree.

Facts and features

Schools

• Black Mountain Elementary School

  elementary · K-6 · 3.9 mi

  8

• Cactus Shadows High School

  middle · 8-12 · 4.2 mi

  10

• Bella Vista College Preparatory

  middle · 7-12 · 1.8 mi

• Sonoran Trails Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 7.3 mi

  4

• Ridgeline Academy

  elementary · K-12 · 2.4 mi

  8

• Candeo North Scottsdale

  elementary · K-8 · 3.7 mi

  10

Price history

• Oct 21, 2026 · Price Changed$1,120,000
• Jun 4, 2026 · Price Changed$1,199,980
• Apr 28, 2026 · Price Changed$1,228,980
• Feb 25, 2026 · Price Changed$1,248,980
• Jan 23, 2026 · Price Changed$1,298,988
• Nov 22, 2025 · Listed$1,398,988
• May 11, 1999 · Sold$287,500
• Jun 11, 1986 · Sold$200,000

Tax history

• 2025$2,479 tax · $107,380 assessed
• 2024$2,439 tax · $107,380 assessed
• 2023$2,334 tax · $111,920 assessed
• 2022$2,287 tax · $63,730 assessed
• 2020$2,530 tax · $53,260 assessed
• 2019$2,453 tax · $53,170 assessed
• 2018$2,362 tax · $45,850 assessed
• 2017$2,364 tax · $45,350 assessed

Home value

$1,188,000

• Collateral Analytics$1,188,000
• Quantarium$1,201,149
• Cotality$1,168,000

Where it is