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$1,850,000

5480 E DESERT CREEK Lane, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

DESERT CREEK AMD · Maricopa County

3 beds 4 baths 4,038 sqft 2.66 acres Built 1967 $458 /sqft HOA $750/yr
258 days on market

What's special

  • Mountain(s) views
  • Fireplace
  • 2-car garage

Description

Looking for starry nights? This is it! Authentic Arizona adobe brick architecture meets modern sophistication in this updated desert retreat. Nestled on a saguaro covered hillside with panoramic mountain & golf views. This home blends 1967 character with remodeled finishes. The unique layout emphasizes a bright, airy flow, with retractable doors leading to private courtyards from every wing. Highlights include a luxury saltwater pool, four fireplaces, and a dedicated workout room & office. Enjoy the exclusivity of sprawling acreage with the convenience of nearby amenities. Move-in ready luxury near top restaurants, golf, shopping and 16 miles to TSMC. Truly a bespoke sanctuary.

Property details

Interior

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 Bathrooms: 1

Interior Features

  • Double Vanity
  • Kitchen Island
  • High Speed Internet
  • 9+ Flat Ceilings
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Concrete
  • Window Features: Dual Pane

Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Reverse Osmosis
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Heating and Cooling

  • Cooling Features: Central Air
  • Heating Features: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes

Other Interior

  • Stories: 1
Exterior

Exterior and Lot Features

  • Private Yard
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Covered Patio(s)
  • Fencing: Block, Other

Land Info

  • Hillside Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • North/South Exposure
  • Adjacent to Wash
  • Desert Front
  • Desert Back
  • Sprinklers In Front
  • Sprinklers In Rear
  • Synthetic Grass Back
  • Auto Timer H2O Front
  • Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.66
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 115,678

Garage and Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener

Home Features

  • View: Mountain(s)
Community

Homeowners Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee: $750
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: $63
  • Association Fee Includes: Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint

Neighborhood

  • Subdivision: DESERT CREEK AMD
Listing

Other Property Info

  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,128
  • Source Listing Status: Active
  • County: Maricopa
  • Directions: Take Rancho Manana Blvd. West to Fairway Trail. Right on Fairway Trail to Desert Creek Ln. Left on Desert Creek Ln to house.
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Parcel Number: 211-17-055
  • Postal City: Cave Creek
  • Listing Date: 9/15/2025
  • MLS#: 6919962
Features

Building and Construction

  • Total Square Feet Living: 4,038
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Property Age: 59
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction Materials: Adobe, Painted
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area Source: Assessor

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-In & Connected
  • Water Source: Public

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Listed by MariaElena Rizzo& Thomas Fulton Fathom Realty Elite

Listing updated: May 29, 2026

MLS#: 6919962

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