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Doreen Chen Reiske

8132 E SERENE Street, Carefree, AZ 85377

$1,995,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,553 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 41,106 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,995,000 Last Modified: 8/11/2026

Overview

Description

Located in the picturesque, rolling hills of Carefree is a treasure of a home extensively renovated in 2005 with views that are unparalleled. Greeted by a charming paved front patio and whimsical, artistic gates, you enter through the foyer and are taken away by uninterrupted mountain views that are grand and sweeping. Fabulous open floorplan lends itself to entertaining. Eat in chef's kitchen with oversized island and an abundance of custom cabinetry, walk in pantry. Floorplan is thoughtful, with a primary suite that offers private den / office space. Backyard is rich in specimen quality native desert plants and a refreshing pool. Oversized patios offer opportunities to dine al fresco. Continued below

Supplements: Set just apart from the main home, an artist's casita offers a private, inspiring retreat. Bathed in natural light and surrounded by desert flora, it's ideal as a studio, guest space, or quiet sanctuary for creative work. Together, the home and casita create a peaceful compound, perfect for those seeking solitude, inspiration, and the timeless beau ...

Listing Details MLS# 6981639

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number
8132
Compass
E
Street Name
SERENE
St Suffix
Street
City/Town Code
Carefree
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85377
Zip4
9608
Country
US
County Code
Maricopa
Assessor Number
216-26-562
Subdivision
Carefree
Tax Year
2025

Contract Information

Type
Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership
Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN
No

General Property Description

Dwelling Type
Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles
Detached
Exterior Stories
Yes
# of Interior Levels
Yes
# Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
Yes
Total Bathrooms
5
Approx SQFT
4553
Price/SqFt
438.17
Guest House SqFt
972
Horses
N
Builder Name
3 Hawk Construction
Year Built
1974
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure
Yes
Approx Lot SqFt
41106
Approx Lot Acres
0.944
Community Pool Y/N
No
Private Pool Y/N
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
2
Elementary School District
Cave Creek Unified District
High School District
Cave Creek Unified District
Elementary School
Black Mountain Elementary School
Jr. High School
Sonoran Trails Middle School
High School
Cactus Shadows High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street
Cave Creek & Mule Train
Directions
North on Cave Creek Rd to Mule Train turn left to Carefree Dr turn right to Mule Train left to Serene turn right to house on the left

Legal Info

Township
6N
Range
4E
Section
36
Lot Number
2

Basement

Basement Y/N
N

More Information

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces
3
Carport Spaces
Yes
Total Covered Spaces
4

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service
Aligned Showings

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible
No

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A View: Desert; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room Fireplace Features: Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Tile Private Pool Features: Outdoor Spa: None Dining Area: Formal; Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook Kitchen Features: Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Other Rooms: Bonus/Game Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Separate Workshop Interior Features: No Interior Steps Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s); Patio; Separate Guest House Other Structures: Workshop Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Foam Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Forced Air Plumbing: Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic-In & Connected Services: City Services Fencing: Wrought Iron Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back Lockbox Type: None Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
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Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: August - 11 - 2026
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