6520 E El Sendero Rd

Carefree, AZ 85377

$4,500,000
Price
4
Beds
6
Baths
5,447 Sq. Ft.
$826 / Sq. Ft.
5,447
Sq. Ft.
$826
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Nestled high on Black Mountain in the prestigious, gated Carefree Grand View Estates, this stunning southwest contemporary home offers an unparalleled lifestyle with sweeping city views, vibrant sunsets, and twinkling lights that create a breathtaking backdrop every evening. The 5,489 square foot residence is beautifully designed to blend modern luxury with the natural beauty of the surrounding hillside. Step inside to find a spacious circular living room with entertaining bar and breakfast room,...Nestled high on Black Mountain in the prestigious, gated Carefree Grand View Estates, this stunning southwest contemporary home offers an unparalleled lifestyle with sweeping city views, vibrant sunsets, and twinkling lights that create a breathtaking backdrop every evening. The 5,489 square foot residence is beautifully designed to blend modern luxury with the natural beauty of the surrounding hillside. Step inside to find a spacious circular living room with entertaining bar and breakfast room, gourmet chef's kitchen with picturesque windows. The main level is designed for convenience and luxury, offering a private primary suite with expansive views, a guest suite, a dedicated office, and a bonus room—perfect for a media room or additional living space. A seamless flow leads to the outdoor oasis, where the backyard is a resort-like retreat. The second level includes two luxurious en-suite bedrooms, a cozy sitting room with its own kitchenette, and a spacious view deck patioideal for relaxing or hosting guests while taking in the stunning vistas. Outside, the grounds are equally impressive, set on 1.88 acres of hillside terrain. The negative-edge saltwater pool appears to cascade into the horizon, complemented by a 20-foot waterfall flowing from the mountainside. Additional features include a fire pit and ample patio space for dining and lounging, creating the perfect atmosphere for outdoor living and entertaining. The home also boasts a three-car garage and is perfectly situated to offer privacy, tranquility, and the ultimate in scenic desert living. This is a rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind residence in one of Carefree's most sought-after communities.
  1. Listed by Michel Edery • Brokerage DRE #LC646682009 • Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (480)-747-4795 C: (480)-747-4795 jm@luxuryliving.ai
  2. Listed by Stephanie McNeely • Brokerage DRE #LC646682006 • Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (602)-820-5511 C: (602)-820-5511 stephmcneely@yahoo.com

Property Details for 6520 East El Sendero Road

Architectural Style
Territorial/Santa Fe
Subdivision Name
CAREFREE GRAND VIEW ESTATES
View
City Lights, Mountain(s)
View YN
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 01/12/2026 11:38 AM

Property Details for 6520 East El Sendero Road

StatusActive
MLS #6916692
Days on Market153
Taxes$8,135 / year
HOA Fees$1,800 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1997
Lot Size1.88 AC / 81,973 SF
CountyMaricopa County

Location

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Building Information for 6520 East El Sendero Road

Stories2Year Built1997Building Size-Lot Size1.88 AC / 81,973 SF

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$22,760 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$21,932

Property Taxes

$678

HOA Dues

$150

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Property Information for 6520 East El Sendero Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Unparsed Address: 6520 E EL SENDERO Road, Carefree, AZ 85377
  • City: Carefree
  • Coordinates: -111.94026, 33.805208
  • Country: US
  • County Or Parish: Maricopa
  • Cross Street: Scottsdale Rd/Carefree Highway
  • Directions: West on Carefree Hwy, 1st Right onto Stagecoach Pass. 1st Left onto Whileaway Rd to Gate. Cont. on El Sendero. Left to stay on El Sendero. 2nd Left, 2nd Home On Right.
  • Latitude: 33.805208
  • Longitude: -111.94026
  • Postal City: Carefree
  • Postal Code: 85377
  • Postal Code Plus4: 4131
  • State Or Province: AZ
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Year Built: 1,997
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $1,800.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint
  • Association Name: Grandview One Assoc
  • Association Phone: 480-443-8287
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,135.00
  • Tax Book Number: 216.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 33 CAREFREE GRAND VIEW ESTATES 2 MCR 022802
  • Tax Lot: 33
  • Tax Map Number: 32.00
  • Tax Year: 2,024
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Covered Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Attch'd Gar Cabinets
School Information
  • Elementary School: Black Mountain Elementary School
  • Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District
  • High School: Cactus Shadows High School
  • High School District: Cave Creek Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sonoran Trails Middle School
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Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 5,447
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 5447.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Hillside Lot, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.88
  • Lot Size Area: 81973.0
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 81973.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Property and Assessments
  • Propertysp Descriptionco Hillsidesp Lot: Yes
  • Propertysp Descriptionco North Southsp Exposure: Yes
  • Builder Name: Unknown
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parcel Number: 21632119
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Range: 4E
  • Public Survey Section: 3
  • Public Survey Township: 5N
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Multi-Zones
Utilities
  • Electric On Property YN: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic in & Cnctd
  • Water Source: Pvt Water Company
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Gated
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Private Street(s)
  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Horse YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Private Street(s)
  • Pool Features: Play Pool, Fenced, Heated
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Roof: Foam
  • Security Features: Fire Sprinkler System, Security System Owned
  • Stories Total: 2
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, Other, See Remarks, Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Spa Features: Heated, Private
Room Information
Room Information
  • Mastersp Bedroomco Downstairs: Yes
  • Mastersp Bedroomco Split: Yes
  • Othersp Roomsco Exercise Saunasp Room: Yes
  • Othersp Roomsco Familysp Room: Yes
  • Othersp Roomsco Mediasp Room: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 9
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Model: Custom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease YN: No

Property History for 6520 East El Sendero Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

ARMLS #6916692

$4,500,000—
Jul 23, 2025

Withdrawn

ARMLS #6807645

$4,500,000—
Jan 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

ARMLS #6807645

$4,500,000—
Nov 1, 2021

Withdrawn

ARMLS #6129944

$3,300,000—
Sep 10, 2020

Listed (Active)

ARMLS #6129944

$2,895,000—
Jan 27, 2017

Withdrawn

ARMLS #5365323

$2,895,000—
Nov 20, 2015

Listed (Active)

ARMLS #5365323

$2,895,000—
Apr 3, 2013

Sold

ARMLS #4871796

—
Apr 2, 2013

Pending

ARMLS #4871796

—
Apr 2, 2013

Sold

ARMLS #4871796

$2,100,000—
Mar 21, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #350200146

$2,100,000

-1.6% / yr

Jan 9, 2013

Listed (Active)

ARMLS #4871796

$2,495,000—
May 22, 2006

Sold

ARMLS #2394006

$2,350,000—
May 1, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #195342315

$2,350,000—
Feb 23, 2006

Pending

ARMLS #2394006

—
Oct 3, 2005

Listed (Active)

ARMLS #2394006

$2,440,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/08/2025

Listed (Active)

ARMLS #6916692

$4,500,000
07/23/2025

Withdrawn

ARMLS #6807645

$4,500,000
01/30/2025

Listed (Active)

ARMLS #6807645

$4,500,000
11/01/2021

Withdrawn

ARMLS #6129944

$3,300,000
09/10/2020

Listed (Active)

ARMLS #6129944

$2,895,000
01/27/2017

Withdrawn

ARMLS #5365323

$2,895,000
11/20/2015

Listed (Active)

ARMLS #5365323

$2,895,000
04/03/2013

Sold

ARMLS #4871796

—
04/02/2013

Pending

ARMLS #4871796

—
04/02/2013

Sold

ARMLS #4871796

$2,100,000
03/21/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #350200146

$2,100,000

-1.6% / yr

01/09/2013

Listed (Active)

ARMLS #4871796

$2,495,000
05/22/2006

Sold

ARMLS #2394006

$2,350,000
05/01/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #195342315

$2,350,000
02/23/2006

Pending

ARMLS #2394006

—
10/03/2005

Listed (Active)

ARMLS #2394006

$2,440,000

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Public Records for 6520 East El Sendero Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$8,171 ($681 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt5,447 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,447 SqFtStories1Lot Size81,980 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997ZoningR-70CountyMARICOPAAPN216-32-119

Schools near 6520 East El Sendero Road

This home is within Cave Creek Unified District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Black Mountain Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Sonoran Trails Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Cactus Shadows High School
Public - 8 to 12
Cave Creek Academy of Excellence
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Black Mountain Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Sonoran Trails Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cactus Shadows High School
Public8 to 12

Cave Creek Academy of Excellence
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 6520 East El Sendero Road, Carefree, AZ 85377

6520 East El Sendero Road is a single family home for sale in Carefree, AZ 85377. This property was listed for sale on September 8, 2025 by Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $4,500,000. It has been on the market for a total of 153 days and was last sold on April 3, 2013. This listing's school district is Cave Creek Unified District. Nearby schools include Black Mountain Elementary School, Sonoran Trails Middle School and Cactus Shadows High School. 6520 East El Sendero Road is a 4-bed, 6-bath, 5,447 sqft single family home built in 1997.

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