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

8741 E Silver Saddle Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377

$4,300,000
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: 3/29/2026

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
Country
US
County Code
Maricopa
Assessor Number
216-25-092-B
Subdivision
COW TRACK ESTATES 2
Tax Year
2024

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

Sold Info

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

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
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Listing Office: Compass
Last Updated: March - 29 - 2026
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