8956 E Venus Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377
- $1,374,000
- 4
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 2,814
- SqFt
- List Price
- $1,374,000
- Days on Market
- 1
- Status
- ACTIVE
- MLS#
- 7077250
- City
- Carefree
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living SQFT
- 2,814
- Lot Size
- 47,025
- Subdivision
- Velvet Shadows
- Year Built
- 1980
- Type
- Single Family Residence
Property Description
Stunning custom Sonoran estate on 1.08 acres in coveted Carefree -- fully remodeled in 2024 with fresh 2026 updates and sweeping Desert Mountain views. Soaring 20-foot vaulted ceilings, skylights, and brand-new Sunstone flooring flow through open living areas with two wood-burning fireplaces. The showpiece kitchen dazzles: quartz waterfall counters, custom two-tone cabinets with rose gold hardware, Café Line appliances, floor-to-ceiling quartz backsplash, and dedicated skylight. Primary suite features a walk-in closet, private exit, and spa ensuite with marble floors, vessel sinks, and soaking tub. Out back: wraparound patio with built-in BBQ, refinished pool, synthetic putting green with hole lights, outdoor sound system, and solar landscape lighting -- set against Arizona sunsets. Inside, every detail has been thoughtfully considered: wood-casing windows, real wood doors, plantation shutters, and neutral-toned walls that let the architecture breathe. The chef's kitchen also features an under-mount sink beneath a rose gold gooseneck faucet, peninsula seating for many, a stainless hood, and a brand-new built-in pantry. A separate dining room framed by backyard views is anchored by an elegant chandelier; pure entertaining energy with an elegant touch of an artistic stained glass upper window providing a colorful glow at certain times of the day. The primary suite includes its own wood-burning fireplace; the guest bath serves three additional bedrooms with quartz counters, marble flooring, subway tile, round black mirrors, and a custom tiled shower with glass doors and bench seating. Just past the entry, a vanishing screen door and brand-new courtyard -- paver flooring, small fountain, ambient lighting, reading bench, and custom artisan iron entry door -- set a tranquil tone perfect for that morning coffee. Curated landscape sculpture, fresh turf, and mature palms complete the backyard. The extended-length 3-car garage is newly epoxied. Behind the scenes: whole-home water softener and HVAC air purification. Single-level living with North and south exposure keeps every room comfortable year-round. Tucked into the private Velvet Shadows enclave on one of Carefree's most sought-after custom-home streets, minutes to the shops, restaurants, and trails of Carefree and Cave Creek. This estate is truly one of a kind.
Additional Information
- Elementary School
- Black Mountain Elementary School
- High School
- Cactus Shadows High School
- Middle School
- Sonoran Trails Middle School
- Acres
- 1.08
- Architecture
- Spanish
- Assoc Fee Includes
- Maintenance Grounds
- Hoa Fee
- $60
- Hoa Fee Frequency
- Annually
- Hoa
- Yes
- Hoa Name
- Carefree Shadows
- Builder Name
- Unkown
- Community Features
- Biking/Walking Path
- Construction
- Wood Frame, Painted, Stucco
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Programmable Thmstat
- Exterior Features
- Built-in Barbecue
- Fencing
- Wrought Iron, Block
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Master Bedroom
- Flooring
- Vinyl, Tile
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Heating
- Electric
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Living Area
- 2,814
- Lot Size
- 47,025
- New Financing
- Cash, VA Loan, Conventional
- Other Rooms
- Family Room, Great Room
- Parking Features
- RV Access/Parking, Extended Length Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Lot Features
- North/South Exposure, Borders Common Area, Desert Front, Desert Back, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Synthetic Grass Back, Natural Desert Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
- Roofing
- Built-Up, Foam
- Sewer
- Septic-In & Connected
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- None
- Stories
- 1
- Style
- Spanish
- Subdivision
- Velvet Shadows
- Taxes
- $1,711
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Water
- Public
Courtesy of W and Partners, LLC. 602-828-5767
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