8741 E Silver Saddle Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377 (MLS# 6796769)

8741 E Silver Saddle Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377

$4,300,000

Virtual Tour

https://player.vimeo.com/video/1033246807

the ultimate in indoor / outdoor living.

Steam shower, located in the main residence.

with beverage refrigerators, gas fireplace and powder bath. Lower level / main residence.

Upper level of the attached guest house.

Amazing surround sound speakers inside and outside.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 9,887 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 148,845 Status: Closed

Current Price: $4,300,000 Last Modified: 11/20/2025

Overview

Description

Welcome to your own personal Carefree resort with 360° mountain and city light views. Perched atop a 3.4 acre lot with stunning views and privacy, yet just 6 minutes from downtown Carefree/Cave Creek! Seller has meticulously enhanced this Phil Smith/Alan Tafoya custom home to include every amenity. Full smart house with Savant Pro system to control: lighting, HVAC, Security, Music, TV's and private entry gate. Two pickleball courts, heated diving / lap pool and separate hot tub adorn the expansive patio spaces that wrap around this property to create a true resort level experience. Spread across multiple levels to maximize privacy and views, this residence features two suites in the main house and a generous attached three bedroom guest casita with separate entry and living spaces.

Supplements: ALL FURNISHINGS IN THE HOME ARE AVAILABLE FOR A TURNKEY EXPERIENCE.

Listing Details MLS# 6796769

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 8741
Compass: E
Street Name: Silver Saddle
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Carefree
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85377
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 216-25-092-B
Subdivision: COW TRACK ESTATES 2
Tax Year: 2024
Assessor's Map #: 25
Legal Description (Abbrev): COW TRACK ESTATES NO 2 MCR 82/28 LOT 88
Assessor's Parcel #: 92
Assessor Parcel Ltr: B
Tax Municipality: Carefree
Taxes: 6034

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No

General Property Description

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 2
# of Interior Levels: 2
# Bedrooms: 5
Total Bathrooms: 8
Approx SQFT: 9887
Price/SqFt: 434.91
Guest House SqFt: 2527
Horses: N
Model: Custom
Builder Name: Phil Smith Custom Homes
Year Built: 1990
Approx Lot SqFt: 148845
Approx Lot Acres: 3.417
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 3
Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District
High School District: Cave Creek Unified District
Elementary School: Black Mountain Elementary School
Jr. High School: Sonoran Trails Middle School
High School: Cactus Shadows High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Tom Darlington & Cave Creek Road
Directions: Right on Cave Creek Road, Left on Tranquil Trail, Right on Rising Sun, continue east on Rising Sun as it becomes Cow Track. Left on Silver Saddle to 8741 with private gated entry.

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2025-02-28
Under Contract Date: 2025-02-11
Close of Escrow Date: 2025-03-05

Legal Info

Township: 6N
Range: 4E
Section: 25
Lot Number: 88

More Information

Architect

Architect: Alan Tafoya

Basement

Basement Y/N: Y

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated: 2014
Floor Partial/Full: Partial
Wiring Yr Updated: 2014
Wiring Partial/Full: Partial
Plmbg Yr Updated: 2014
Plmbg Partial/Full: Partial
Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2017
Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Partial
Roof Yr Updated: 2021
Roof Partial/Full: Partial
Kitchen Yr Updated: 2014
Kitchen Partial/Full: Partial
Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2014
Bath(s) Partial/Full: Partial
Rm Adtn Yr Updated: 2017
Rm Adtn Partial/Full: Partial
Pool Yr Updated: 2014
Pool Partial/Full: Partial

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 4
Slab Parking Spaces: 10
Total Covered Spaces: 4

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: No Showing Service Used
Text: Yes
Email: Yes
Phone Call: Yes

Sold Info

Loan Type: Cash
Payment Type: Balloon
Closing Cost Split: Normal - N
Buyer Concession $/%: $
Seller Concession to Buyer: 2400
Seller Concession $/%: $
Buyer Concession to Seller: 0

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Const - Finish

Painted: Yes
Stucco: Yes

Roofing

Built-Up: Yes
Tile: Yes

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Lockbox Type

None: Yes

Architecture

Spanish: Yes
Santa Barbara/Tuscan: Yes

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: Yes
Separate Shwr & Tub: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Private Toilet Room: Yes
Tub with Jets: Yes

Master Bedroom

Split: Yes
Downstairs: Yes

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Split: Yes
Other Bedroom Downstairs: Yes
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes
Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes
Master Bedroom Sitting Room: Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
Fireplace Master Bdr: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Fireplace: Yes
Fire Pit: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Stone: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Window Features

Solar Screens: Yes
Dual Pane: Yes
Wood Frames: Yes

Private Pool Features

Fenced: Yes
Diving Pool: Yes
Heated: Yes
Lap: Yes
Variable Speed Pump: Yes

Community Features

Pickleball: Yes
Workout Facility: Yes

Dining Area

Formal: Yes
Breakfast Room: Yes

Heating

Natural Gas: Yes

View

City Lights: Yes
Mountain(s): Yes

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Gas Oven: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Built-in Microwave: Yes
Multiple Ovens: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Reverse Osmosis: Yes
Walk-in Pantry: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Programmable Thmstat: Yes
Central Air: Yes

Interior Features

Skylight(s): Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Central Vacuum: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes
Fire Sprinkler System: Yes
Water Purifier: Yes
Furnished(See Rmrks): Yes

Laundry

Washer Included: Yes
Dryer Included: Yes
Inside: Yes

Other Rooms

Family Room: Yes
Library-Blt-in Bkcse: Yes
Bonus/Game Room: Yes
Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
Exercise/Sauna Room: Yes

Basement Description

Walk-Out Access: Yes
Finished: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Accessibility Feat.

Hallways 36in+ Wide: Yes

Technology

Pre-Wire Sat Dish: Yes
Sat Dish TV Ownd: Yes
Cable TV Avail: Yes
Sat Dish Intrnt Ownd: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes
Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms: Yes
Smart Home: Yes
Security System Owned: Yes

Fencing

Block: Yes
Wrought Iron: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes
Separate Guest House: Yes
Built-in BBQ: Yes
Tennis Court(s): Yes
Private Pickleball Court(s): Yes
Covered Patio(s): Yes
Patio: Yes
Gazebo: Yes
Storage: Yes
Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): Yes

Spa

Private: Yes
Heated: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes
Septic-In & Connected: Yes

Parking Features

Temp Controlled: Yes
Circular Driveway: Yes
Direct Access: Yes
Extended Length Garage: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Gated: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Energy/Green Feature

Multi-Zones: Yes

Plumbing

Engy Star Ht Wtr Htr: Yes
Gas Hot Water Heater: Yes

Utilities

APS: Yes
SW Gas: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Existing 1st Loan Terms

Non Assumable: Yes

Property Description

Hillside Lot: Yes
North/South Exposure: Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front: Yes
Desert Back: Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Front: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Back: Yes

Services

City Services: Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: Yes
Agency Discl Req: Yes
Vicinity of an Airport: Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow: Yes

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

None: Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Spanish; Santa Barbara/Tuscan View: City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Tub with Jets Master Bedroom: Split; Downstairs Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; Other Bedroom Downstairs; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace; Fire Pit Flooring: Carpet; Stone; Tile; Wood Window Features: Solar Screens; Dual Pane; Wood Frames Private Pool Features: Fenced; Diving Pool; Heated; Lap; Variable Speed Pump Spa: Private; Heated Community Features: Pickleball; Workout Facility Dining Area: Formal; Breakfast Room Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Basement Description: Walk-Out Access; Finished Other Rooms: Family Room; Library-Blt-in Bkcse; Bonus/Game Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Exercise/Sauna Room Interior Features: Skylight(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); Central Vacuum; Wet Bar; Fire Sprinkler System; Water Purifier; Furnished(See Rmrks) Technology: Pre-Wire Sat Dish; Sat Dish TV Ownd; Sat Dish Intrnt Ownd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms; Security System Owned; Smart Home Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Gazebo; Patio; Private Pickleball Court(s); Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House; Storage; Tennis Court(s) Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Direct Access; Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener; Gated; Temp Controlled Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Built-Up; Tile Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Engy Star Ht Wtr Htr; Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic Tank; Septic-In & Connected Services: City Services Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block Property Description: Hillside Lot; North/South Exposure Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear Existing 1st Loan Terms: Non Assumable New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req; Vicinity of an Airport

Listing Office: Compass

Last Updated: November - 20 - 2025

8741 E Silver Saddle Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377 (MLS# 6796769)