Rare 56-Acre Cave Creek Sanctuary - Level Land Meets Mountainside Views! Discover a one-of-a-kind 56-acre property in Cave Creek, Arizona, offering both level land and dramatic mountain terrain - at the scenic Mexican Hat, ideal for hiking or building a custom hillside home with panoramic views. This exceptional parcel provides endless possibilities: create a private luxury estate, equestrian ranch, or peaceful family compound surrounded by the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy space for horses, guest homes, or outbuildings, along with unforgettable sunsets, city lights, and starlit nights. Perfectly positioned between the charming towns of Carefree and Cave Creek, you're minutes from dining, art, and shopping, and and only 45 minutes to the airport. This property combines privacy, nature, and convenience, making it an unparalleled opportunity for Arizona land buyers seeking both beauty and potential.
Vacant landProperty Type
56.52 acresLot Size
$27,866Price/Acres
Listed by Debbie Omundson• Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Mountainous, hillside and gently sloping to level terrain
North/South exposure
Horses allowed
No additional structures on the parcel
Additional parcels included
Home design
Located east on Highland with mostly asphalt, then a private gravel road to the sign
Utilities
Electric service: APS
No sewer service
Sale and tax history for 7700 E Highland Rd Unit -
Sale History
Tax History
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Event
Price
ARMLS #6778137
Oct 24, 2025
Price Changed
$1,575,000
Oct 30, 2024
Listed
$1,677,500
ARMLS #6467278
Oct 30, 2024
Listing Removed
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Apr 4, 2024
Price Changed
$1,677,500
Sep 16, 2022
Listed
$1,875,000
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Vacant Land
County
Maricopa County
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216-20-005-B
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Last updated by owner on Jun 8, 2023.
DR-190
Desert Rural Residential Zones
The purpose of the Desert Rural (DR) zone is to prevent urban and desert land use conflicts by protecting scenic vistas, protecting natural habitats and natural features such as hillsides and washes, and to ensure that residential development is harmonious and sensitive to the natural environment.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Ranch
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Recreation
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
39% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cave Creek, AZ • 85331
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 14% for direct sun exposure in Cave Creek. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 7700 E Highland Rd Unit -
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $960,000 and $1,675,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $960K to $1.7M.