The Town of Carefree is located just north of Scottsdale and east of Cave Creek. This charming town has a population of about 3,600 and is home to the world-renowned Boulders Resort.

Stroll down “Lazy” or “Ho” or “Hum” Streets and you will get a sense of what Tom Darlington and K.T. Palmer had in mind in the mid 1950’s when they created Carefree as a master planned community. Carefree is true to its name—a town where you can live the lifestyle you want.  Spacious luxurious homes provide havens from the city life just a few miles away and townhomes, casitas and condominiums provide cozy comfort.

 

Carefree AZ Homes For Sale Market Update

Carefree Update - January 2010*     Homes for Sale    151 Average List Price $1,102,228 Average Asking Price Per Square Foot $275.22     Pending Sales 11 Average List Price $718,745 Average Asking Price Per Square Foot $184.51     Sold   6 Average Sale Price $559,603 Average Price Per Square Foot $156.66 Sales Price to List Price Ratio              94%   Months Inventory**                                                       25.1

Downtown Carefree has remained true to its western heritage and is a hub for community events. The main street is lined with old fashioned shops and restaurants that serve everything from traditional cowboy eats to Mexican food to fine dining. You will also find one of the largest sundials in North America. There is never a lull Carefree. A seasonal farmer’s market allows the locals to show off their home grown foods. You can attend one of the many concerts in the amphitheater or one of the entertaining art and wine festivals.

The Carefree Museum displays the best of Arizona history, allowing you to find out who passed this way during the heyday of the Old West. And if you are wondering if Hollywood has noticed the charm of this town, Dick Van Dyke, a longtime resident, had a studio here in the 70’s built by CBS. 

Elevated at 2,500 feet and enjoying over 300 days of sunshine per year, you can almost always enjoy outdoor activities in Carefree. The temperature is usually a few degrees cooler than in the valley. Bartlett Lake and Horseshoe Lake are a short drive away and provide fishing, boating, waterskiing and other water sports. The Carefree Recreational Area is perfect for hiking and camping. Finally, you can enjoy the serenity of the mountains and natural desert landscape to the Tonto National Forest.

Arizona is famous for its world championship golf courses and Carefree is no exception. You will find clubs that offer great golfing and tennis just around the corner from your Carefree home. The Desert Forest Golf Club is home to many tournaments and is truly a golf-only club with no tennis courts or a swimming pool. This members-only club is one of the oldest in the area. Another option is The Boulders Resort and Spa with its two courses and the Golden Door Spa.

Just a short drive away is Phoenix, host to a plethora of activities. The Phoenix Suns, one of the National Basketball Association’s top teams, plays here and in February 2009, the NBA All-Star Game was held here. The NFL’s Phoenix Cardinals have helped to put the city on the map for major sporting events.  Phoenix is also home to the symphony, ballet, live theater and major concert events.

* Data for single-family resale homes. Data pulled from the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing System (ARMLS). Numbers subject to change. **Months inventory based on number of homes for sale divided by number of monthly sales.

Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

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