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Carefree real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Carefree real estate market. *

Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot

Feb 1, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026

Median sale price
$1.3M
+12% from Q1 '26
Median list price
$1.4M
+0.1% from Q1 '26
Active listings
140
+1.4% from Q1 '26
Homes sold
56
+22% from Q1 '26
New pendings
52
-16% from Q1 '26
New listings
51
-20% from Q1 '26

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Carefree

Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Carefree Q2 '21 Q2 '22 Q2 '23 Q2 '24 Q2 '25 Q1 '26 Median sale price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $960K Median sale price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $980K Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $1.2M Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $1.3M Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $1.3M Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $1.4M Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $1.1M Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $1.1M Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $1.1M Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $925K Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $1.3M Median sale price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $1.1M Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $950K Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $1.2M Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $1.2M Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $1.5M Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $1.3M Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $1.1M Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $1.2M Median sale price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $1.2M Median list price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $980K Median list price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $925K Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $1.4M Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $1.2M Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $1.3M Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $1.3M Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $1M Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $1.3M Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $1.1M Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $1.3M Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $1.2M Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $1.2M Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $1.2M Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $1.3M Median list price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $1.4M Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $1.4M Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $1.3M Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $1.4M Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $1.3M Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $1.4M Apr 2021 - Jun 2021 Median sale price $960K Median list price $980K Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 Median sale price $980K Median list price $925K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $1.2M Median list price $1.4M Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $1.3M Median list price $1.2M Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $1.3M Median list price $1.3M Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $1.4M Median list price $1.3M Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $1.1M Median list price $1M Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $1.1M Median list price $1.3M Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $1.1M Median list price $1.1M Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $925K Median list price $1.3M Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $1.3M Median list price $1.2M Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price $1.1M Median list price $1.2M Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $950K Median list price $1.2M Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $1.2M Median list price $1.3M Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $1.2M Median list price $1.4M Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $1.5M Median list price $1.4M Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $1.3M Median list price $1.3M Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $1.1M Median list price $1.4M Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $1.2M Median list price $1.3M Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price $1.2M Median list price $1.4M
Median sale price
Median list price
* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
27
Seller’s Market
Seller’s Market
Buyer’s Market
0
25
50
75
100

Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Feb 2026 - Apr 2026).

Carefree is currently tilted toward sellers, with the market gauge at 27 indicating they still hold some advantage. A rolling three-month view shows about 4.2 months of supply, suggesting inventory is limited but not extremely tight.

Prices have been relatively stable year over year, with the typical home value nearly flat compared to a year ago even as the latest rolling period reached about $1.3 million. At the same time, homes sold jumped more than 70% from last year’s level, signaling that more buyers are successfully closing deals despite only a slight dip in active listings.

Momentum has shifted in how quickly homes move and how aggressively they are bid up. The median days on market is now 83, up sharply from a year earlier, and only about 5% of homes are selling above list while the average sale-to-list ratio sits near 97%, pointing to more measured negotiations. Whether you are a buyer looking for leverage or a seller aiming to price strategically, Agent Pronto can connect you with a local agent who understands these dynamics and can guide you through the Carefree market.



Learn more about what Carefree has to offer.

Carefree offers residents a serene, sunlit lifestyle with beautiful outdoor spaces, a welcoming community, and easy access to trails, events, and neighborhood amenities.

Carefree offers small town scale with big city access, set just north of Scottsdale and Phoenix. Residents enjoy quiet desert neighborhoods, clear skies, and views of Black Mountain while staying within a practical drive of major employment centers, airports, and healthcare.

Life here is centered around the walkable Carefree Desert Gardens and the iconic sundial, where seasonal events and art shows bring the community together. Everyday errands are simple, with local markets, cafes, and services clustered around Downtown Carefree. Dining ranges from relaxed patios to upscale options, including nearby Café Bink in Cave Creek.

Outdoors, residents take advantage of trail access at Cave Creek Regional Park and desert golf at Desert Forest Golf Club. Families and second home owners appreciate low noise, dark night skies, and convenient shopping and services in adjacent Paradise Valley and Maricopa County. Cultural and educational resources include the Desert Foothills Library and nearby schools supported by the town’s quiet, low traffic setting.

Buying or selling in Carefree involves unique factors such as custom lots, view corridors, and seasonal demand. A local agent who understands water use, HOA guidelines, and short term rental rules can help you compare neighborhoods, evaluate value, and time your move. Agent Pronto connects you with that local expertise so both buyers and sellers can move forward with less stress and more confidence.

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Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
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DeLex Realty
“I hope all of Agent Pronto's realtors are half as good as Ken Boltz. He was my partner in finding and purchasing my home and a wonderful advocate on my behalf. In almost no time at all, he demonstrated how well he understood my needs and preferences in my next home, he referred me to an excellent loan originator and stayed on top of every aspect of the purchase through to completion. Buying a home is a stressful experience for almost everyone, but with Ken handling the purchase, I had minimal stress, if any. Easily the best home buying experience of my life.”

Janet W. · Mesa, AZ

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RE/MAX Premier
“Adam Prather and his team were great, thank you!”

Paul P. · Mesa, AZ

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eXp Realty
“Julie was absolutely wonderful. She was always pleasant, very knowledgeable and I actually enjoyed working with her because she was so thoughtful and kept me informed during the entire process. This is the 4th home I have sold in my life, all four in Arizona, and Julie was the best agent I have ever worked with. She was always available, always ready to do whatever I asked of her, and she kept me very well informed as to what was going on. She was definitely my advocate and was very honest as to what was happening, and what she was doing about it and I appreciated that through the whole process. I also feel she worked hard to get me the best results possible as far as the income from selling my home. I would recommend her to everyone selling their home if they want some who is honest, always available, and a strong advocate for the best price for the sale of their home.”

Sandra O. · Sun City, AZ

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Delex Realty
“Josiah was on top of every situation that came up and made sure I knew and understood every aspect. He was extremely helpful negotiating the price, help with the inspections especially, and overall Knowledge of every intricate part of the process.... From Beginning to the End. Josiah is an All Around Great Guy and is easy to communicate with. He took all of my questions and concerns and helped me with every one of them. I am a first time buyer and had no clue what I was doing. Josiah was very knowledgeable. He was very respectful of my questions and concerns. Josiah made the process very easy and manageable. I have and will continue to recommend Engel & Volkers Gilbert to anyone and everyone who is interested in purchasing a home. Especially will recommend Josiah Krol to Represent them as their Real Estate Agent. Thank you so much for everything. I am so excited to be in my little property/home. It is bright and shiny and there is much peace out here in the country.”

Wendy Danley · Florence, AZ

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eXp Realty
“Donna Potts was outstanding in every way. A joy to work with.”

Pete W. · Phoenix, AZ

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Cooper Premier Properties LLC
“Very efficient and very friendly.”

Hester W. · Phoenix, AZ

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W and Partners
“Leslie helped us purchase a home in Phoenix sight-unseen. The house exceeded our expectations and worked out perfectly for us. When the time came to sell the property, Leslie priced and listed our home and sold it in less than 30 days. We were fortunate to have used Leslie Gunnell as our Realtor.”

Colleen Foreman · Billings, MT

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