Maricopa County · Northeast Valley
Your next chapter in Cave Creek.
Desert trails, western character, and a town that feels like itself. Cave Creek offers a setting for a home life with a little more landscape and local personality.
The Cave Creek market at a glance
Listing statistics are unweighted medians of ZIP-code medians, not citywide medians. ZIP boundaries can cross city limits.
ZIP coverage: 85331
Planning your purchase in Cave Creek
The conforming limit applies to the loan amount, rather than the home’s purchase price. Your down payment, property, and individual qualifications help determine the financing options available.
Neighborhoods to explore in Cave Creek
Cave Creek Town Center
Walkable Western-themed core of art galleries, saloons, and shops along Cave Creek Road
Tatum Ranch
Established 1,500-acre master-planned community with golf, residential homes
Tatum Highlands
Master-planned community south of Cave Creek with single-family homes and mountain views
Lone Mountain
Semi-rural large-lot custom homes with desert privacy and equestrian-friendly zoning
Black Mountain area
Custom desert estates with the iconic Black Mountain backdrop and hiking access
Spur Cross / North Cave Creek
Far-north custom estate parcels adjacent to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
Stagecoach Pass
Established custom-home corridor between Cave Creek and Carefree along Stagecoach Pass Road
Dove Valley / Far North Custom
Far-north large-acreage custom desert estates near the Scottsdale boundary
Schools in Cave Creek
A selection of schools in and around Cave Creek. State A–F grades are shown with their reporting year. Confirm school attendance for the specific property address and school year with the district.
Cactus Shadows High School
Public district · Grades 8–12
Cave Creek Unified District2024–2025 Arizona A–F gradeState Report CardSonoran Trails Middle School
Public district · Grades 6–8
Cave Creek Unified District2024–2025 Arizona A–F gradeState Report CardBlack Mountain Elementary School
Public district · Pre-K–6
Cave Creek Unified District2024–2025 Arizona A–F gradeState Report CardHorseshoe Trails Elementary School
Public district · Pre-K–6
Cave Creek Unified District5405 E. Pinnacle Vista Dr., Phoenix, AZ 850542024–2025 Arizona A–F gradeState Report CardSchool WebsiteLone Mountain Elementary School
Public district · Pre-K–6
Cave Creek Unified District2024–2025 Arizona A–F gradeState Report CardA life to love in Cave Creek
A few of the everyday pleasures that make Cave Creek feel like home.
Find your desert trail
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area offers a way to spend time among the desert landscapes that help define Cave Creek.
Town of Cave Creek ↗A town with a character of its own
Cave Creek’s western identity and desert setting create a welcoming contrast to the busier pace farther south.
Town of Cave Creek ↗A Sonoran Desert rhythm
Cooler months invite time outdoors; summer brings hot days and a different daily rhythm. The Phoenix region’s climate is part of its distinctive desert way of life.
National Weather Service · regional climate normals ↗Explore more of Arizona
Sources & reporting dates
Realtor.com® Economic Research · 2026-09 · Retrieved 10/22/2026
Federal Housing Finance Agency · 2026 · Retrieved 10/22/2026
Arizona Department of Education · school report cards · Retrieved 10/27/2026
Neighborhoods and city descriptions are editorial content. Dataset reporting periods appear with each figure; they may differ from the date retrieved. Financing is subject to eligibility, underwriting, and program availability.