Desert Forest Golf Club, Carefree, AZ, Real Estate
Desert Forest Golf Club sits on the northern edge of Carefree, where the Sonoran Desert rises into low, rocky hills. The course was routed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1962 and has remained largely unchanged since, preserving its original strategic intent. Fairways follow natural drainage lines between granite outcrops, forcing players to consider elevation changes and wind patterns that shift with the time of day. Greens are small and firm, built with subtle contours that reward precise approach shots rather than sheer distance. Native desert vegetation, including saguaro, ocotillo, and palo verde, borders most holes without artificial landscaping, maintaining the site’s arid character. Water is limited to a handful of natural washes that cross the property only after heavy rain. The club maintains a low-profile clubhouse and practice area, emphasizing play over amenities. Because the layout relies on the existing terrain rather than extensive earth-moving, the course presents consistent playing conditions year-round despite the desert climate.
Par 72 18 holes 7011 yards
Homes For Sale Nearby
Desert Forest Golf Club currently has (within 1 mile) 15 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $2,067,391.93, 19 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $650,297.32, 3 condos for sale with an average list price of $356,333.33, and 3 lots for sale with an average list price of $521,000. For anyone looking for a brand new home, there is 1 new construction home for sale. The average annual property tax for Desert Forest Golf Club is $1,869.62.
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