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42650 N 52ND Street, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

$5,900,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,000 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 653,082 Status: Active
Current Price: $5,900,000 Last Modified: 7/12/2026

Description

Hidden View Ranch is a rare 82.66-acre legacy property where Cave Creek flows through the heart of the ranch. Bordered by the Spur Cross Conservation Area and State Trust Land, it offers exceptional privacy, direct access to protected open space, and breathtaking mountain views in every direction. Improvements include a nearly completed custom residence with attached guest casita, a separate 1,600-square-foot home, a barn with apartment, six-stall horse barn, kennel building, and three productive water wells. The original historic Dick Van Dyke homestead is rich in history and natural beauty. This extraordinary property offers limitless potential as a premier equestrian estate, family compound, luxury retreat, or generational legacy ranch. See further information click the more tab.

Supplements: Hidden View Ranch is a truly extraordinary Arizona legacy property offering a rare combination of history, natural beauty, privacy, water resources, and equestrian amenities. Encompassing 82.66 acres in the heart of one of the most scenic and protected landscapes in the Desert Southwest, this remarkable ranch presents an opportunity that is becoming increasingly difficult to find and impossible to duplicate. Originally established as the historic Dick Van Dyke Homestead, Hidden View Ranch occupies a unique setting where Cave Creek seasonally flows through the property, creating a lush desert oasis unlike any other in the region. Mature cottonwoods, native vegetation, and abundant wildlife thrive along the creek corridor, providing a striking contrast to the surrounding Sonoran Desert landscape. The property is bordered by both the Spur Cross Conservation Area and State Trust Land, ensuring exceptional privacy while providing direct access to thousands of acres of protected open space. The result is a ranch that feels both secluded and expansive, with uninterrupted mountain views stretching in every direction. Water is among the most valuable assets in the Southwest, and Hidden View Ranch is uniquely positioned in this regard. In addition to the natural presence of Cave Creek, the property benefits from three productive water wells that provide a reliable and valuable water supply for residential, agricultural, and equestrian uses. These water resources significantly enhance the ranch's long-term value and offer flexibility for future expansion and development. The improvements on the property have been thoughtfully designed to support a wide range of uses, from luxury ranch living and equestrian pursuits to guest accommodations and multigenerational ownership. The nearly completed main residence reflects exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, blending timeless design with modern comfort. An attached guest casita provides additional living space for visitors or extended family members. Complementing the main residence is a separate 1,600-square-foot home that can serve as guest quarters, staff housing, or a private residence for family members. Equestrian facilities are a central component of the ranch. The property includes a barn with an apartment, a separate six-stall horse barn, and ample room for arenas, paddocks, training facilities, and expanded horse operations. The surrounding landscape offers exceptional opportunities for trail riding and outdoor recreation, with immediate access to vast stretches of protected land. A dedicated kennel building further enhances the versatility of the property and supports a variety of ranch and sporting lifestyles. Beyond its existing improvements, Hidden Valley Ranch offers tremendous future potential. Whether envisioned as a world-class equestrian estate, a private family compound, a luxury retreat, a working ranch, or a conservation-minded legacy property, the ranch provides an unparalleled foundation for a wide range of possibilities. The combination of acreage, water, privacy, protected surroundings, and substantial infrastructure creates a unique opportunity for an owner to shape the property according to their vision while preserving its remarkable character and heritage. The ranch consists of two separate contiguous parcels, a 67.66 acre parcel that is completely vacant and a 14.993 acre parcel that has the homes and facilities located on it. It is more than a ranch; it is a legacy property of exceptional quality, historical significance, and lasting value--a rare opportunity to own one of Arizona's truly remarkable private estates.

More Information MLS# 7053214

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $5,900,000 Status: Active Current Price: $5,900,000 List Date: 2026-07-11

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 19 Legal Description (Abbrev): TH PT S2 SEC 8 DAF COM S4 COR SD SEC TH W 1319.04F TH N 764.01F TH E 850.25F TH N 08D 16M E 408.68F Assessor's Parcel #: 20 Assessor Parcel Ltr: C Tax Municipality: Cave Creek Taxes: 2379 House Number: 42650 Compass: N Street Name: 52ND St Suffix: Street City/Town Code: Cave Creek State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85331 Zip4: 7572 Country: US County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 202-19-020-C Subdivision: Metes and Bounds Tax Year: 2025

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 1 Full Bathrooms: 3 Half Bathrooms: 1 Approx SQFT: 4000 Price/SqFt: 1475 Approx Lot SqFt: 653082 Approx Lot Acres: 14.993 Flood Zone: Yes Guest House SqFt: 1600 Horses: Y Builder Name: Custom Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District High School District: Cave Creek Unified District Elementary School: Black Mountain Elementary School Jr. High School: Black Mountain Elementary School High School: Cactus Shadows High School Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: Yes Fireplace YN: Yes Fireplaces Total: 2 Marketing Name: Hidden View Ranch Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 1 # Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 4 Year Built: 1954

Legal Info

Range: 4E Section: 8 Township: 6N

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Block: 1 Stone: 1 Wood Frame: 1

Const - Finish

Wood Siding: 1 Stucco: 1 Stone: 1

Roofing

Rolled: 1 Other: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N Land Lease Fee Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: No Showing Service Used Text: 1 Phone Call: 1

Lockbox Type

None: 1

Architecture

Ranch: 1

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1 Separate Shwr & Tub: 1 Double Vanity: 1 Private Toilet Room: 1 Other (See Remarks): 1

Master Bedroom

Not Split: 1

Additional Bedroom

Separate Bedroom Exit: 1

Add'l Property Use

Farm: 1 Ranch: 1 See Remarks: 1

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Family Rm: 1 Fireplace Master Bdr: 1

Flooring

Concrete: 1

Private Pool Features

Outdoor: 1

Community Features

Horse Facility: 1

Dining Area

Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Dining in LR/GR: 1

Heating

Electric: 1

View

Creek/Stream: 1 Desert: 1 Panoramic: 1 Red Rocks/Boulders: 1 Trees/Woods: 1 Mountain(s): 1

Kitchen Features

Kitchen Island: 1 Walk-in Pantry: 1

Cooling

Other: 1

Interior Features

See Remarks: 1

Laundry

Inside: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Great Room: 1 Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: 1 Separate Workshop: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Road Access Type

City Street: 1 Dedicated Street: 1 Easement: 1

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: 1 Dirt: 1 Gravel: 1

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road: 1

Fencing

See Remarks: 1

Water Source

Private Well: 1 Onsite Well: 1

Exterior Features

Separate Guest House: 1 Covered Deck: 1 Covered Patio(s): 1 Patio: 1 Storage: 1 Private Street(s): 1 Other: 1

Spa

None: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1 Septic-In & Connected: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 4 Total Covered Spaces: 6 Garage Spaces: 2 Carport Spaces: 4

Parking Features

RV Access/Parking: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 Farm Home/ USDA: 1 1031 Exchange: 1

Utilities

APS: 1 Propane: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Property Description

Borders Preserve/Public Land: 1

Landscaping

Dirt Back: 1 Gravel/Stone Front: 1 Gravel/Stone Back: 1 Desert Front: 1 Desert Back: 1 Natural Desert Front: 1 Natural Desert Back: 1

Services

County Services: 1

Horse Features

Corral(s): 1 Stall: 1 Barn: 1 Tack Room: 1 Bridle Path Access: 1

Other Structures

Barn(s): 1 Shed(s): 1 Workshop: 1

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1 Well Disclosure: 1 Flood Elevation Certificate: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

None: 1

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Cave Creek Rd and Spur Cross Directions: North on Spur Cross for approximately 3.1 miles to Hidden View Ranch archway entrance. Call for further details. Geo Lat: 33.876007 Geo Lon: -111.969175

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: Farm; Ranch; See Remarks Architecture: Ranch View: Creek/Stream; Desert; Panoramic; Red Rocks/Boulders; Trees/Woods; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Other (See Remarks) Master Bedroom: Not Split Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr Flooring: Concrete Private Pool Features: Outdoor Spa: None Community Features: Horse Facility Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen; Dining in LR/GR Kitchen Features: Walk-in Pantry; Kitchen Island Laundry: Inside Other Rooms: Great Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Separate Workshop Interior Features: See Remarks Exterior Features: Covered Deck; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Private Street(s); Separate Guest House; Storage; Other Other Structures: Barn(s); Shed(s); Workshop Parking Features: RV Access/Parking Road Access Type: City Street; Dedicated Street; Easement Road Surface Type: Asphalt; Dirt; Gravel Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Construction: Block; Stone; Wood Frame Const - Finish: Wood Siding; Stucco; Stone Roofing: Rolled; Other Cooling: Other Heating: Electric Utilities: APS; Propane Water Source: Private Well; Onsite Well Sewer: Septic Tank; Septic-In & Connected Services: County Services Fencing: See Remarks Property Description: Borders Preserve/Public Land Landscaping: Dirt Back; Gravel/Stone Front; Gravel/Stone Back; Desert Front; Desert Back; Natural Desert Front; Natural Desert Back Horse Features: Corral(s); Stall; Barn; Tack Room; Bridle Path Access Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional; Farm Home/ USDA; 1031 Exchange Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Well Disclosure; Flood Elevation Certificate
Listing Office: Platinum Realty Network
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Last Updated: July - 12 - 2026
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