Situated in the northeast valley of the Phoenix metro area,  Carefree is a small town covering just over 8 square miles with street names to match the town’s attitude. Names such as Easy Street, Tranquil Trail, and Ho and Hum Roads, meander through the community.  Carefree was founded in the 1950s as one of the earliest planned communities in Arizona. Residents also enjoy the community environment of a small town with the all the conveniences of two major metropolitan areas within a few minutes drive. If you love the outdoors, Bartlett Lake, Horseshoe Lake and Lake Pleasant are located nearby as well as the Cave Creek Recreation Area, Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, and the Gateway Desert Awareness Park.

Carefree housing options consist of single-family detached homes, estate properties, condominiums, townhomes and land lots.

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Community Profile:

• Incorporated: December 3, 1984
• Population:  3,684 (2005 Census) 4,000 winter est. 
• Area:   8.5 square miles