Cave Creek, AZ, Real Estate
Cave Creek, Arizona, is a quaint town nestled in the Sonoran Desert, known for its rich history and vibrant cowboy culture. Established in 1870 by soldiers from Fort McDowell and later developed due to gold mining in 1873, Cave Creek is named after the natural cave near the creek where the town was founded. The town's landscape is dominated by stunning desert scenery, offering a variety of outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and horseback riding through conservation areas such as Spur Cross Ranch and Cave Creek Regional Park. These areas are not only beautiful but also rich in history, featuring Hohokam ruins and petroglyphs. Culturally, Cave Creek maintains its Western heritage with attractions like Frontier Town, where visitors can experience a slice of the Old West. The town also hosts numerous events, including the annual Cave Creek Rodeo Days, showcasing traditional cowboy sports and festivities.
Cave Creek currently has 222 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $1,410,712.90, 17 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $561,411.71, 6 condos for sale with an average list price of $472,466.67, and 65 lots for sale with an average list price of $919,530.80. The average annual property tax for Cave Creek is $2,335.99.
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Schools
School |
District |
Level |
Grades |
Arroyo Elementary School |
Washington Elementary District |
Elementary |
K-8 |
Bellair Elementary School |
Deer Valley Unified District |
Elementary |
K-8 |
Bernard Black Elementary School |
Roosevelt Elementary District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-8 |
Black Mountain Elementary School |
Kingman Unified School District |
Elementary |
K-8 |
Campo Bello Elementary School |
Paradise Valley Unified District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-6 |
Canyon Elementary School |
Peoria Unified School District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-8 |
Copper Creek Elementary School |
Deer Valley Unified District |
Elementary |
Pre-K, K, 1-6 |
Coyote Hills Elementary School |
Peoria Unified School District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-8 |
Desert Mountain Elementary |
Queen Creek Unified District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-6 |
Desert Mountain School |
Deer Valley Unified District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-8 |
Desert Shadows Elementary School |
Paradise Valley Unified District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-6 |
Desert Sun Academy |
Cave Creek Unified District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-6 |
Desert Trails Elementary School |
Paradise Valley Unified District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-7 |
Desert Vista Elementary School |
Apache Junction Unified District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-5 |
Desert Willow Elementary School |
Casa Grande Elementary District |
Elementary |
K-5 |
Diamond Canyon School |
Deer Valley Unified District |
Elementary |
PK-8 |
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School |
Cave Creek Unified District |
Elementary |
K-6 |
Lone Mountain Elementary School |
Cave Creek Unified District |
Elementary |
K-6 |
Longfellow Elementary School |
Mesa Unified District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-6 |
Monte Vista Elementary School |
Creighton Elementary District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-8 |
Sonoran Foothills School |
Deer Valley Unified District |
Elementary |
PK-8 |
Stanfield Elementary School |
Stanfield Elementary District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-8 |
Wildfire Elementary School |
Paradise Valley Unified District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-6 |
Boulder Creek High School |
Deer Valley Unified District |
Middle |
7-12 |
Cactus Canyon Junior High |
Apache Junction Unified District |
Middle |
6-8 |
Cactus High School |
Peoria Unified School District |
Middle |
7-12 |
Cactus Middle School |
Casa Grande Elementary District |
Middle |
6-8 |
Deer Valley High School |
Deer Valley Unified District |
Middle |
7-12 |
Deer Valley Middle School |
Deer Valley Unified District |
Middle |
7-8 |
Desert Canyon Middle School |
Scottsdale Unified District |
Middle |
6-8 |
Desert Foothills Middle School |
Washington Elementary District |
Middle |
7-8 |
Desert Sands Middle School |
Cartwright Elementary District |
Middle |
6-8 |
Desert Sky Middle School |
Deer Valley Unified District |
Middle |
7-8 |
Explorer Middle School |
Paradise Valley Unified District |
Middle |
7-8 |
Hillcrest Middle School |
Deer Valley Unified District |
Middle |
7-8 |
Mountain Trail Middle School |
Paradise Valley Unified District |
Middle |
7-8 |
Mountainside Middle School |
Scottsdale Unified District |
Middle |
6-8 |
Pinnacle High School |
Paradise Valley Unified District |
Middle |
7-12 |
Sandra Day O'Connor High School |
Deer Valley Unified District |
Middle |
7-12 |
Sonoran Trails Middle School |
Cave Creek Unified District |
Middle |
6-8 |
Sunrise Mountain High School |
Peoria Unified School District |
Middle |
7-12 |
Cactus Shadows High School |
Cave Creek Unified District |
High |
8-12 |
Desert Edge High School |
Agua Fria Union High School District |
High |
9-12 |
Desert Mountain High School |
Scottsdale Unified District |
High |
9-12 |
Shadow Mountain High School |
Paradise Valley Unified District |
High |
8-12 |
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Neighborhoods
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Dove Valley Ranch is a neighborhood in Cave Creek, Arizona, built between 1999 and 2017. It currently has 15 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $738,293.27. The homes range in size from 1,313 ft2 to 4,955 ft2. The average annual property tax for Dove Valley Ranch is $2,062.16. Dove Valley Ranch is a master-planned community in Cave Creek, Arizona, sprawling across 850 acres at the foothills of the Tonto National Forest, just north of Phoenix and near the intersection of Cave Creek Road and Carefree Highway. This golf-centric neighborhood, anchored by the Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club—an 18-hole public course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.—features 12 distinct gated subsections with approximately 850 homes, ranging from condos and townhomes to single-family residences with prices typically starting around $400,000 and climbing past $1 million for premium lots. Residents enjoy sweeping views of Black Mountain and the surrounding desert landscape, with wide streets, minimal street lighting to preserve starry skies, and over 300 feet of spacing between homes for added privacy. The community is minutes from Cave Creek’s Western charm—think historic saloons, horseback riding, and the Cave Creek Museum—while offering modern amenities like trails for hiking or biking and proximity to Scottsdale’s shopping and dining, about 15 miles south via the Loop 101.
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Median price: $584,000 |
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Tatum Ranch is a neighborhood in Cave Creek, Arizona, built between 1989 and 2023. It currently has 43 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $757,135.44, 1 townhouse for sale with a list price of $475,000, and 5 condos for sale with an average list price of $326,960. The homes range in size from 742 ft2 to 4,486 ft2. The average annual property tax for Tatum Ranch is $1,873.01. Tatum Ranch is a master-planned community nestled in the scenic town of Cave Creek, Arizona, just north of Phoenix. Spanning 1,500 acres, this family-friendly neighborhood offers a blend of tranquil desert living and modern conveniences. Residents enjoy a variety of housing options, from single-family homes to condominiums, many featuring stunning views of the surrounding Sonoran Desert landscape with its native vegetation and wildlife. The community is served by the highly regarded Cave Creek Unified School District and is conveniently located near shopping centers, restaurants, and medical facilities along Tatum Boulevard. Tatum Ranch also boasts recreational amenities like Desert Willow Park, with its basketball court, playgrounds, and picnic areas, as well as proximity to the private Tatum Ranch Golf Club, known for its Robert Cupp-designed championship course. With easy access to hiking trails, biking paths, and the bustling yet charming downtown Cave Creek, Tatum Ranch provides a relaxed lifestyle with a strong sense of community.
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Median price: $615,000 |
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Subdivisions/Buildings
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Amberwood Estates at Tatum Ranch is a single-family home community in the Tatum Ranch neighborhood of Cave Creek, Arizona, built between 1996 and 2000. It currently has 1 single family home for sale with a list price of $750,000. The homes range in size from 1,790 ft2 to 2,329 ft2. The HOA fees range from $76 to $98 per month. The average annual property tax for Amberwood Estates at Tatum Ranch is $1,996.87. It is located in Maricopa County.
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Median Price: $668,500 |
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Arissona at Rockaway Valley is a single-family home community in Cave Creek, Arizona, built between 1995 and 2023. It currently has 1 single family home for sale with a list price of $1,625,000. The homes range in size from 2,638 ft2 to 7,777 ft2. The average annual property tax for Arissona at Rockaway Valley is $2,961.53. It is located in Maricopa County.
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Median Price: $3,775,000 |
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Arroyo Trails at Dove Valley Ranch is a single-family home community in the Dove Valley Ranch neighborhood of Cave Creek, Arizona, built between 2002 and 2004. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,537 ft2 to 2,230 ft2. The HOA fees range from $190 to $190 per month. The average annual property tax for Arroyo Trails at Dove Valley Ranch is $1,823.33. It is located in Maricopa County.
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Median Price: $578,000 |
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Arroyo Trails II at Dove Valley Ranch is a single-family home community in the Dove Valley Ranch neighborhood of Cave Creek, Arizona, built between 2003 and 2005. It currently has 2 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $591,000. The homes range in size from 1,537 ft2 to 2,248 ft2. The HOA fees range from $190 to $215 per month. The average annual property tax for Arroyo Trails II at Dove Valley Ranch is $1,955. It is located in Maricopa County.
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Median Price: $625,000 |
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Ashler Hills Estates is a single-family home community in Cave Creek, Arizona, built between 2007 and 2011. It currently has 3 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $1,068,333.33. The homes range in size from 3,298 ft2 to 4,580 ft2. The HOA fees range from $180 to $200 per month. The average annual property tax for Ashler Hills Estates is $3,641. It is located in Maricopa County.
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Median Price: $1,105,000 |
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Market Trends
Cave Creek home sales for the month of August rose in volume by 16.7% when compared to last year, while the median sale price decreased by 14.1% from $776,000 to $666,250. House sales rose by 15.6%, while the median sale price decreased by 10.3% from $817,500 to $733,500. Condo sales stayed the same, while the median sale price rose by 29.8% from $364,000 to $472,500. Townhouse sales rose by 50%, while the median sale price decreased by 11% from $620,000 to $551,500.
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Nearby Golf Courses
123 Klein Lane, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
29888 N Tatum Ranch Dr, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Par 72 • 72 holes • 6856 yards
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Real Estate News
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Cave Creek had 8 sales during the week of Tuesday, August 26 to Monday, September 1, including including 7 single family homes for sale with an average list price of ...
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Cave Creek had 2 new homes for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, August 23 to Friday, August 29, including 2 ...
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Cave Creek had 18 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, August 22 to Thursday, August 28, including including 15 single family homes for sale with an average ...
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Cave Creek had 2 new homes backing up to golf courses for sale during the week of Tuesday, August 19 to Monday, August 25, including 2 single family homes for ...
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Cave Creek had 15 sales during the week of Tuesday, August 19 to Monday, August 25, including including 12 single family homes for sale with an average list price of ...
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