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What a fitting name for one of the most laid-back communities in Arizona, where you could very well find your dream home. This upscale town at the north end of the Phoenix Valley between Black Mountain and Cave Buttes was established in the 1950s by businessmen K.T. Palmer and Tom Darlington, the latter having a street in the town center bearing his name. The town has a current population of about 3,799 people. From its humble beginnings to today’s thriving real estate scene, Carefree has always been diverse. No wonder its motto is “Home of Cowboys and Caviar, Where the Old West Meets the New.
Primarily Rural Population
Carefree neighborhoods are primarily rural, with about 1,834 houses, the majority owner-occupied, with less than 10% with renters. Housing density of 207 houses or condos per square mile. The median price for houses and condos is about $322,408, with contract rent at $934. However, homes can sell anywhere between $400,000 and $1 million. Buyers will find state-of-the-art quality homes with myriad attraction floor plans. Statistics show 716 mortgaged homes in the area with a median value of $807,703, an increase from previous years and much higher than Arizona’s median of $279,200. Carefree’s most populous age group is people aged 45 to 64.
Quality Local Schools
Cave Creek Unified District 93 serves the town through the following schools:
- Lone Mountain Elementary School
- Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
- Desert Sun Academy
- Black Mountain Elementary School
- Sonoran Trails Middle School
- Cactus Shadows High School
Residents can also send students to Annunciation Catholic School, Stepping Stones Academy, and Bella Vista College Preparatory Academy.
Shopping, Dining and Entertainment
Something is always going on in Carefree. The Boulders Resort and Spa at the town’s southern Edge is a natural refuge with modern comforts and gaming activities. The town center features Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial Park, home to the third largest sundial in the Western Hemisphere, measuring 90 feet in diameter with gnomon standing 35 feet high. The gardens host frequent concerts and other activities while surrounding shopping centers have art galleries, unique boutiques and exciting restaurants, set amid streets with names like Ho Hum Way, Easy Street, and Lucky Lane. Among the popular eateries are:
- Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse
- English Rose Tea Room
- Sweet Suzan’s
- Black Mountain Coffee Shop & Cafe
Whether you are interested in an apartment, a luxury home, villas, or a luxury condo, you can find it all in Carefree. The town encompasses a total area of 8.9 square miles, more than enough to accommodate your needs. Contact The Holm Group at 480-206-4265 to help find your next home in Carefree, Arizona. Our team can provide a stellar experience for buyers and sellers, as we are committed to complete satisfaction on the part of our clients.
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