This exceptional property offers the rare opportunity to create a custom desert retreat with dual road frontage--from Rising Sun Road to the elevated, scenic Horizon Drive. Choose your ideal building site to enjoy panoramic views of Pinnacle Peak and Black Mountain, towering saguaros, unforgettable sunsets, and some of the clearest, starriest nights in the Valley. Nestled at nearly 2,500 feet amid natural high-desert vegetation and open space, this property offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience--with no HOA. Carefree, Cave Creek, and Scottsdale are just minutes away. Grab coffee at the Roastery of Cave Creek, browse the Carefree farmers market, play a round at Rancho Mañana, or join a line dance at Harold's. Hike, bike, golf, shop, dine, relax...live the Carefree lifestyle!
Directions: North on N Tom Darlington Dr. At E Cave Creek Rd stop sign proceed straight onto E Sundance Tr, left on Tranquil Tr, right on Rising Sun Rd. Sign on left before 80th/E Golden Spur Ln. Projected address 7960 Rising Sun Rd. Property line stretches North to Horizon Dr.
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Sale and tax history for 7960 Rising Sun Rd Unit -
Sale History
Tax History
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Event
Price
ARMLS #7062900
Aug 5, 2026
Listed
$783,000
ARMLS #2131719
Oct 15, 2004
Sold
$365,000
Sep 15, 2004
Listing Removed
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Apr 14, 2004
Listed
$375,000
THIS PREMIUM ESTATE HOMESITE IN CAREFREE FEATURES LUSH NATURAL VEGETATION, TERRIFIC VIEWS AND PRIVACY. MULTIPLE BUILDING SITES GIVE GREAT DESIGN OPTIONS. FAMILY OWNED AND PROTECTED FOR OVER 40 YEARS THIS PREMIUM HOMESITE IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF CAREFREE. ADJACENT 4.45 ACRES AVAILABLE FOR $425,000.
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Maricopa County
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Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
25% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Carefree, AZ • 85377
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Exceptional sunlight
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This home ranks in the top 25% for direct sun exposure in Carefree. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 7960 Rising Sun Rd Unit -
$736,694
$46K under list price of $783K
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