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$549,500 -$25,500 (-4.43%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 0.06 Acres
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 6 days ago

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5168 E Desert Forest Trail,Cave Creek, AZ 85331

5168 E Desert Forest TrailCave CreekAZ85331

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MINUTES from Scottsdale with Cave Creek pricing! This beautifully maintained 2019 build is designed for an easy, low-maintenance lifestyle, this home offers four bedrooms, including a downstairs guest suite, a spacious primary retreat with an oversized luxury closet, a large loft, and 3.5 baths. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, soft-close cabinetry, ample prep space, and reverse osmosis filtration, opening to the great room for entertaining. Modern farmhouse touches include wood-look tile flooring, barn doors, accent walls, and granite throughout. Enjoy whole-home saltwater filtration, a low-maintenance zero-scape backyard with artificial turf, and a climate-controlled patio with a commercial misting system.

Full Property Details for 5168 E Desert Forest Trail

General

  • Price: $549,500
  • HOA FEE: $115/month
  • Taxes: $1,651 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: ARMLS_Arizona_MLS_Phoenix_Area
  • MLS ID: 6961910
  • Updated: 1/10/2026
  • Added to Site: 17 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Engy Star (See Rmks), Wshr/Dry HookUp Only

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Misting System

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway

Location

  • County: Maricopa
  • Township: 5N
  • Subdivision: RANCHO PALOMA
  • Cross Streets: Cave Creek and Carefree Highway

Community

  • Association: Yes
  • Assoc. Name: Rancho Paloma
  • Assoc. Fees Include: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint, Maintenance Exterior

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating Type: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Water: City Water

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Spanish,
  • Builder: Kaufman and Broad
  • Exterior Const.: Spray Foam Insulation, Stucco, Wood Frame, Blown Cellulose, Painted
  • Roof: Tile
  • Windows: Low-Emissivity Windows, Dual Pane, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Vinyl Frame
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 2019

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,442
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Synthetic Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Back

Financial Considerations

  • Association Fee: $115
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
  • Tax Amount: $1,651
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Legal Description: LOT 46 RANCHO PALOMA MCR
  • Property ID: 211-37-703
  • Range: 4E
  • Section: 17
  • Lot Number: 46

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Schools serving 5168 E Desert Forest Trail

School District:Cave Creek Unified District
NameGradesDistance
Black Mountain Elementary School, Scottsdale, AZ
33606 N 60th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
PK-61.2 mi
Cactus Shadows High School
5802 E. Dove Valley Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85266
9-120.9 mi
Sonoran Trails Middle School
5555 East Pinnacle Vista Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85085
7-83.4 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 5168 E Desert Forest Trail Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
1/10/2026
Price Reduced
$549,500
-4.43%
MLS
12/30/2025
Listed
$575,000
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MLS
12/17/2025
Sold
$575,000
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Tax History for 5168 E Desert Forest Trail

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,651
3%
$50,220
—
2024
$1,606
4%
$50,130
-4%
2023
$1,539
3%
$52,370
18%
2022
$1,497
—
$44,560
29%
2022
$1,497
-6%
$34,530
3%
2021
$1,595
2%
$33,400
7%
2020
$1,558
4621%
$31,200
978%
2019
$33
3%
$2,895
127%
2018
$32
3%
$1,275
118%
2017
$31
—
$585
—
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5168 E Desert Forest Trail, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (MLS# 6961910) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 5168 E Desert Forest Trail is currently listed for $549,500 and was received on December 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 5168 E Desert Forest Trail? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Cave Creek? You can browse all Cave Creek real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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