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Phoenix, Arizona · ZIP 85085
Carefree Crossing homes for sale
North Phoenix community of about 550 homes built from 2004 to 2006 near the Sonoran Desert Preserve and its more than 36 miles of hiking and biking trails.
The short answer
Carefree Crossing is a community of about 556 homes in Phoenix, Arizona, all single family homes, built mostly from 2004 to 2006. Typical homes are about 2,309 square feet on lots of about 6,600 square feet. The median recorded sale since January 2024 was $596,000, across 15 sales.
Source: Maricopa County Assessor parcel records, accessed November 3, 2026, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
Carefree Crossing at a glance
From county records for the homes inside the community boundary.
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About Carefree Crossing
Where it is, what the homes are like, and who serves it.
- Homes
- About 556
- Home types
- All single family homes
- Year built
- 2004 to 2006 (10th to 90th percentile), 2003 to 2007 overall
- Home size
- Typically 1,514 to 3,742 square feet, median 2,309
- Lot size
- Typically 5,000 square feet to 9,700 square feet, median 6,600 square feet
- Pools
- About 39% of homes have a pool
- ZIP code
- 85085
- School districts
- Deer Valley Unified School District
- Boundaries
- Nearest major streets: Carefree Highway (north), Dove Valley Road (south), 27th Avenue (west).
- Recorded sales since January 2024
- 15 sales, median $596,000, typical range $487,000 to $758,000
Neighborhoods and recorded plats in Carefree Crossing
The recorded subdivisions that make up the community, largest first.
- Carefree Crossing Parcel 3, about 209 homes
- Carefree Crossing Parcel 1, about 184 homes
- Carefree Crossing Parcel 2, about 106 homes
- Carefree Crossing Parcel 2 Tracts Ee & Ff, about 57 homes
Related pages
Nearby communities, the ZIP code and city, and the countywide map.
Carefree Crossing questions, answered
Where is Carefree Crossing?
Carefree Crossing is in Phoenix, Arizona, ZIP 85085. Nearest major streets: Carefree Highway (north), Dove Valley Road (south), 27th Avenue (west).
How many homes are in Carefree Crossing?
About 556 homes, according to Maricopa County Assessor records accessed November 3, 2026. All are single family homes.
When were homes in Carefree Crossing built?
Most homes were built mostly from 2004 to 2006. The oldest home on record was built in 2003 and the newest in 2007.
How big are homes in Carefree Crossing?
Most homes are about 1,514 to 3,742 square feet, with a median of 2,309 square feet on lots of about 6,600 square feet.
What school districts serve Carefree Crossing?
Deer Valley Unified School District. School boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.
What do homes in Carefree Crossing sell for?
The median recorded sale price since January 2024 was $596,000, across 15 sales, with most sales between $487,000 and $758,000, according to Maricopa County records. Bulk sales of three or more homes at once are excluded. Ask us for current MLS prices on the homes you are considering.
How does this page define Carefree Crossing?
The boundary and home figures follow the recorded subdivision plats that make up Carefree Crossing: Carefree Crossing Parcel 3, Carefree Crossing Parcel 1, Carefree Crossing Parcel 2 and Carefree Crossing Parcel 2 Tracts Ee & Ff. The live search shows MLS listings whose subdivision name includes Carefree Crossing, in ZIP 85085. Figures were calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners from Maricopa County Assessor parcel records accessed November 3, 2026.
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Sources
- Maricopa County Assessor parcel records for the single family homes, condominiums and townhomes inside the Carefree Crossing boundary, accessed November 3, 2026: home counts, year built, sizes, lots, pools, ZIP codes and school districts. Ranges are the 10th to 90th percentile.
- Maricopa County recorded subdivision plats, used for the community boundary and the list of recorded plats.
- Maricopa County recorded sale prices since January 1, 2024, over $75,000, excluding deeds that moved three or more parcels at one price.
- ARMLS via Flexmls for the live listing search.
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. Community boundaries are approximate and follow recorded subdivision plats. Confirm the city, HOA, and assigned schools for a specific address. 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.
