$895,000
$20K PRICE DROP

4251 E Desert Forest Trail Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Desert View Neighborhood

Estimated payment $5,290/month

Total Views 3,615
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,803 Sq Ft
$319 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Heated Spa
  • RV Gated
  • Granite Countertops
  • Lone Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

A truly beautiful single-level home with private setting in the gated community of Emerald Greens. Luxury outdoor living perfect for entertaining with large covered patio, misting system and TV, chef's BBQ, fire pit, heated pool and spa, huge grassy side yard area and lots of privacy with natural land behind the house! High-end features include iron door entry, granite counters, stone flooring, plantation shutters & a beautiful family room fireplace & media/art niche finished in Stone. The home boasts 4 full bedrooms and a separate office/library custom fitted with glass doors, high-end desk and shelving built-ins. Garage equipped with separate A/C & EV charging station. This home backs to desert wild area, providing privacy and a view of our beautiful Arizona sunsets. LIFE IS GOOD!

Listing Agent

Ryan McDonald

HomeSmart Realty License #SA647914000

HomeSmart Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,780

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Private Streets
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Misting System
  • Sprinklers on Timer

HOA Fees

  • $63 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • RV Gated

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stone Exterior Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,803 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Hallway
  • No Interior Steps
  • Stepless Entry

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Heated Pool
  • Pool Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Built-In Barbecue
  • Playground

Schools

  • Lone Mountain Elementary School
  • Sonoran Trails Middle School
  • Cactus Shadows High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 62
  • Assessor Parcel Number 211-60-479

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Dove Valley Ranch Association, Phone Number (602) 516-7464
  • Built by Richmond American
  • Dove Valley Ranch Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,780

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$63 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Rancho Paloma/Black Mountain Pkwy
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 63.33
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: From Cave Creek Rd, W on Rancho Paloma until end, S on Black Mtn Pkwy to end, L into Gate, immediate right and follow to home on right
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Subdivision Name: Dove Valley Ranch
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 190.0
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: Heated, Private
  • Accessibility Features: Zero-Grade Entry, Accessible Hallway(s)
  • Possible Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 2803.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Solar Screens, Dual Pane
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Library-Blt-in Bkcse: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Playground, Misting System, Private Street(s), Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Variable Speed Pump, Heated, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Childrens Play Area: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Misting System: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: RV Gate, Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Direct Access, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Over Height Garage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV Gate: Yes
  • Parking Features:Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s): Yes
  • Parking Features:Over Height Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated, Playground
  • Amenities: Management, Rental OK (See Rmks)
  • Association Fee: 190.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Dove Valley Ranch
  • Phone: 602-516-7464
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 380.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Dove Valley Ranch
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 602-516-7464
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 190.0
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 400.0
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lone Mountain Elementary School
  • High School: Cactus Shadows High School
  • Junior High Dist: Cave Creek Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sonoran Trails Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10750.0
  • Parcel #: 211-60-479
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Richmond American

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2780.0
  • Tax Book Number: 211.00
  • Tax Lot: 62
  • Tax Map Number: 60.00

Map

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,781 $48,257 -- --
2024 $2,665 $45,959 -- --
2023 $2,665 $61,020 $12,200 $48,820
2022 $2,592 $45,830 $9,160 $36,670
2021 $2,762 $43,470 $8,690 $34,780
2020 $2,698 $40,150 $8,030 $32,120
2019 $2,602 $38,980 $7,790 $31,190
2018 $2,501 $37,870 $7,570 $30,300
2017 $2,409 $36,770 $7,350 $29,420
2016 $2,369 $36,170 $7,230 $28,940
2015 $2,142 $34,310 $6,860 $27,450
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Price Changed $895,000 -2.2% $319 / Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 For Sale $915,000 +115.3% $326 / Sq Ft
10/31/2013 10/31/13 Sold $425,000 +1.2% $152 / Sq Ft
10/07/2013 10/07/13 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2013 10/03/13 For Sale $419,950 -- $150 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $425,000 Chicago Title Agency Inc
Warranty Deed $373,000 Old Republic Title Agency
Special Warranty Deed $363,133 Security Title Agency
Cash Sale Deed $278,994 Security Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $340,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $294,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $298,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $297,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $308,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $286,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6827569

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 211-60-479

Arizona Maricopa County Cave Creek 85331 Desert View

4251 E Desert Forest Trail, Cave Creek, AZ

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This home is located at 4251 E Desert Forest Trail, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 and is currently priced at $895,000, approximately $319 per square foot. This property was built in 2002. 4251 E Desert Forest Trail is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Lone Mountain Elementary School, Cactus Shadows High School, and Sonoran Trails Middle School.

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Listing Agent
Ryan McDonald
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HomeSmart Realty
(623) 294-7903