Carefree Highlands, Phoenix, AZ, Real Estate

About Carefree Highlands

Carefree Highlands is a single-family home community in Phoenix, Arizona, built between 1997 and 2023. It currently has 1 single family home for sale with a list price of $1,695,000. The homes range in size from 2,206 ft2 to 6,546 ft2. The HOA fees range from $42 to $42 per month. The average annual property tax for Carefree Highlands is $6,066.47. It is located in Maricopa County.

Carefree Highlands offers expansive semi-custom homes on lots averaging five acres at elevations ranging from 2,540 to 2,720 feet, providing panoramic city light, mountain, and golf course views within a prestigious enclave that includes options for membership at the world-renowned Desert Mountain Golf Club, all nestled in the foothills with direct access to the Tonto National Forest for outdoor pursuits and nearby Bartlett Lake for boating and fishing. Residents can enjoy nearby dining at English Rose Tea Room for delightful afternoon teas and sandwiches, Confluence for healthy modern American dishes, Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse for prime steaks, Black Mountain Coffee Shop for hearty breakfasts and cinnamon rolls, Giordano's Trattoria Romana for authentic Northern Italian cuisine, Athens on Easy Street for Mediterranean fare, Venues Cafe for comfort foods like chicken schnitzel, Buffalo Chip Saloon for Texas-style BBQ, and Palo Verde for Southwestern specialties. For activities, options include golfing at The Boulders or Legend Trail Golf Course, horseback riding and cowboy cookouts at MacDonald’s Ranch, mountain biking rentals and shuttles from Grind and Gears Bike Shop, tennis at local courts, and live country music or dance lessons at saloons like Harold’s Corral. Exploration highlights feature strolling through Carefree Desert Gardens with rare Sonoran flora and a splash pad, viewing the massive Carefree Sundial landmark, hiking multi-use trails at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area or Black Mountain Trail for wildflowers and scenic vistas, picnicking and camping at Cave Creek Regional Park, and water skiing or marina visits at Lake Pleasant. Essential health services include HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center for comprehensive medical and surgical care, Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital for 24/7 emergency and inpatient services, Mayo Clinic in Arizona for advanced specialized treatments, and Banner Health facilities for cardiology, orthopedics, and neurology.

Biking/Walking Path   Fireplace   Management   Master Bedroom on Main Level   Playground   Rental OK (See Rmks)   Self Managed