Maricopa County · Carefree, Arizona
Carefree homes for sale
Every active Carefree listing, live from the MLS, with the numbers behind them.
The short answer
As of October 30, 2026, there are 55 homes, condos, and townhomes listed for sale in Carefree, with a median list price of $1,125,000. Over the past 12 months, 132 Carefree homes sold at a median price of $1,140,625, or $389 per square foot, after a median of 87 days on market. Homes closed at a median of 96.17% of their final list price. With about 5.0 months of supply, the market is close to balanced.
Source: ARMLS via Flexmls, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners. Figures cover single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and patio homes with a Carefree address in the MLS, as explained in the FAQ below.
The Carefree market, by the numbers
Closed residential sales, October 30, 2025 to October 30, 2026.
Months of supply is today's 55 listings divided by the 12 month average of about 11 sales per month. 76 of the 132 sales closed at $1 million or more. Seller concessions are seller paid buyer costs, such as closing costs or a rate buydown, as reported on the closed MLS record.
Carefree median sale price, 10 years
Yearly median sale price of closed residential sales, 2016 to 2026.
The median sale price for homes with a Carefree address went from $591,250 in 2016 to $1,160,625 in 2025, up 96%. The highest yearly median was $1,200,000 in 2022. So far this year, through October 29, 2026, the median is $1,125,000. A median is the middle sale of the year, so it moves with both prices and the mix of homes that sold. Ask us how values have changed for homes like yours.
See the yearly numbers
| Year | Median sale price | Homes sold |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (through October 29, 2026) | $1,125,000 | 113 |
| 2025 | $1,160,625 | 112 |
| 2024 | $1,037,500 | 122 |
| 2023 | $1,050,000 | 135 |
| 2022 | $1,200,000 | 123 |
| 2021 | $959,500 | 204 |
| 2020 | $770,000 | 212 |
| 2019 | $640,000 | 146 |
| 2018 | $573,731 | 158 |
| 2017 | $587,000 | 159 |
| 2016 | $591,250 | 120 |
Source: ARMLS via Flexmls. Closed residential sales by calendar year, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
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What the numbers mean right now
Our read on the market, for buyers and for sellers.
Over the past 12 months, 132 homes with a Carefree address sold, and 58% of them closed at $1 million or more. Today 55 are listed for sale, and 25 of those have already had a price change.
Pricing is where homes win or sit. 23 of last year's sales, or 17%, went under contract within 30 days, at about 97% of list price on average. 49, or 37%, took more than 120 days, and those closed at about 86% of their original list price on average.
If you are buying
- The typical home sold about 7% below its original list price, so there is room to negotiate on homes that have been listed a while.
- 20% of sales included a seller concession. Ask about closing costs or a rate buydown as part of your offer.
- Compare a home against recent sales in the same neighborhood and price range, not Carefree as a whole.
- Get pre-approved first so you can act quickly when the right home comes up.
If you are selling
- Your first month matters most. Homes that sold within 30 days closed at about 97% of list price on average.
- Homes that sat more than 120 days closed at about 86% of their original list price, so pricing right at the start pays.
- Price against recent sales in your own neighborhood, and show how your home compares on size, lot, and updates.
- We can show you the exact sales we would use to price your home.
About Carefree
Homes, land, and amenities in Carefree, Arizona.
Carefree is a small town in the upper Sonoran Desert, with boulder outcrops and Black Mountain, bordered by Scottsdale and Cave Creek. Homes are mostly custom homes on desert lots, plus golf course and resort area properties.
- Population
- 3,600 (2025 Census estimate)
- School districts
- Cave Creek Unified
- Median home size sold
- 2,821.5 square feet over the past 12 months
- Listings with a price change
- 25 of 55 active listings
- Official site
- Town of Carefree
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Carefree questions, answered
How much do homes cost in Carefree?
The median sale price was $1,140,625 for the 132 homes, condos, and townhomes with a Carefree address that sold from October 30, 2025 to October 30, 2026, or $389 per square foot. Homes listed for sale on October 30, 2026 had a median list price of $1,125,000.
How many homes are for sale in Carefree right now?
As of October 30, 2026, 55 homes, condos, and townhomes with a Carefree address were listed for sale in the MLS. The search on this page updates continuously, so it always shows the current count.
How fast do homes sell in Carefree?
Homes that sold over the past 12 months spent a median of 87 days on the market and closed at a median of 96.17% of their final list price, or 92.9% of their original list price.
Is Carefree a buyer's market or a seller's market?
With 55 listings today and about 11 sales a month over the past year, Carefree has about 5.0 months of supply, which is close to balanced. Conditions vary a lot by price range and neighborhood, so ask us for the numbers on the homes you are considering.
How common are seller concessions in Carefree?
26 of the 132 closed sales, or 20%, reported a seller concession on the MLS record, such as seller paid closing costs or a rate buydown.
What school districts serve Carefree?
Carefree is served by Cave Creek Unified. Boundaries do not always follow city lines, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.
How have Carefree home prices changed over the past 10 years?
The median sale price for homes with a Carefree address was $591,250 in 2016 and $1,160,625 in 2025, up 96%. The highest yearly median in that span was $1,200,000 in 2022. So far this year, through October 29, 2026, the median is $1,125,000.
How does this page define Carefree?
Our search and statistics include residential listings, meaning single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and patio homes, whose MLS city is Carefree. The MLS city is the mailing address city, which does not always match city limits. Figures were calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners from ARMLS data on October 30, 2026.
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Sources
- ARMLS via Flexmls. Residential closed sales October 30, 2025 to October 30, 2026, and active listings on October 30, 2026, for listings whose MLS city is Carefree. Medians and months of supply calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
- Population: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed October 30, 2026.
- City information: Town of Carefree, accessed October 30, 2026.
- ARMLS via Flexmls. Residential closed sales for each calendar year from 2016 through October 29, 2026, for listings whose MLS city is Carefree, used for the 10 year median sale price chart.
- School districts: Wikipedia, Carefree, Arizona, accessed October 30, 2026.
All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Listing information is provided by the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Population and land area come from the U.S. Census Bureau. School district boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district. This page is for general information only and is not financial, lending, legal, or tax advice. Arizona Luxury Partners | Real Estate Group at RE/MAX Fine Properties, 21020 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Office 480.766.1515. Brokerage License LC629808000. Equal Housing Opportunity.
