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42650 N 52ND Street -, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

New Listing
$5,900,000
Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,947,526 Status: Active
Current Price: $5,900,000 List Date: 7/12/2026 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# 7053233

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell For Sale or Lease?: Sale Current Price: $5,900,000 List Price: $5,900,000 Status: Active List Date: 2026-07-12

Location, Tax & Legal

Lot #: - Assessor's Map #: 19 Legal Description (Abbrev): E2 SW4 & W2 SE4 SEC 8 EX TH PT W2 SE4 DAF BEG SE COR SD W2 SE4 TH N 1039.55F TH N 53D 56M W 509F TH Assessor's Parcel #: 20 Assessor Parcel Ltr: B Add'l Parcels: Yes Tax Municipality: Cave Creek Census Tract: 610700 Taxes: 5521 Marketing Name: Hidden View Ranch 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-B Tax Year: 2025

General Property Description

Apx Total Acres: 67.67 Apx Total Acres G/N: N Price Per Acre: 87187.82 # Lots in Listing: 2 Apx SqFt: 2947526 Price Per SqFt: 2 Apx SqFt G/N: N Lot Size Dimensions: 870 Yards x 645 Yards, Irregular Shape Flood Zone: Yes Horses: Y 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 Zoning: DR-190

Legal Info

Range: 4E Section: 8 Township: 6N Lot Number: -

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Pmt & Rate Info

Equity: 5900000 Total Owed: 0

Assoc/Prop Info

HOA Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N Assessed Balance: 0

Showing Notification Methods

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

Lockbox Type

None: 1

Existing Land Use

Residential Acreage: 1 Ranch: 1

Zoned Presently

Single Family: 1 Agricultural: 1 Ranch: 1

Potential Use

Agricultural: 1 Ranch: 1 Recreational: 1

Parcel Size

80.00 - 119.99 Acres: 1

Land Features

Adjacent to Wash: 1 Adjacent to Rvr/Strm: 1 Borders Preserve/Public Land: 1 See Remarks: 1

View

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

Elevation

2,001 - 3,000 Ft: 1

Elevation Source

Topo Survey: 1 Global Position Sys: 1

Vegetation

Natural Vegetation: 1 High Desert: 1 Treed: 1 See Remarks: 1

Land Configuration

Irregular Shape: 1

Road Access Type

City Street: 1 Easement: 1 Private Road: 1

Road Surface Type

Gravel: 1 Asphalt: 1

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road: 1

Water Source

Private: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1 Septic-In & Connectd: 1

Electric

APS: 1

Gas

Propane Bottled: 1

Existing Structures

Workshop: 1 Garage(s): 1 Shed(s): 1 Barn(s): 1 Corral(s): 1 Residence: 1

Distance to Cable

None: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 No Carry: 1 1031 Exchange: 1

Distance to Phone

On Property: 1

Distance to Water

On Property: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Distance to Electric

On Property: 1

Existing 1st Loan Type

Not Applicable: 1

Distance to Gas

None: 1

Existing 1st Loan Terms

Not Applicable: 1

Distance to Sewer

None: 1

Existing 2nd Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Horse Features

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

Existing 2nd Loan Type

Not Applicable: 1

Existing 2nd Loan Terms

Not Applicable: 1

Existing 3rd Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Existing 3rd Loan Type

Not Applicable: 1

Reports/Disclosures

Seller Prop Disc Stm: 1 Water Well Report: 1 Well Disclosure: 1 Flood Elevation Certificate: 1

Existing 3rd Loan Terms

Not Applicable: 1

Environmental

None: 1

Existing Other Loan

Not Applicable: 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: 33.876802 Geo Lon: -111.970505

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Existing Land Use: Residential Acreage; Ranch Zoned Presently: Single Family; Agricultural; Ranch Potential Use: Agricultural; Ranch; Recreational Parcel Size: 80.00 - 119.99 Acres Land Features: Adjacent to Wash; Adjacent to Rvr/Strm; Borders Preserve/Public Land; See Remarks View: Creek/Stream; Desert; Panoramic; Red Rocks/Boulders; Trees/Woods; Mountain(s) Elevation: 2,001 - 3,000 Ft Elevation Source: Topo Survey; Global Position Sys Vegetation: Natural Vegetation; High Desert; Treed; See Remarks Land Configuration: Irregular Shape Road Access Type: City Street; Easement; Private Road Road Surface Type: Gravel; Asphalt Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Existing Structures: Workshop; Garage(s); Shed(s); Barn(s); Corral(s); Residence Water Source: Private Sewer: Septic Tank; Septic-In & Connectd Electric: APS Gas: Propane Bottled Distance to Cable: None Distance to Phone: On Property Distance to Water: On Property Distance to Electric: On Property Distance to Gas: None Distance to Sewer: None Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear Existing 1st Loan Type: Not Applicable Existing 1st Loan Terms: Not Applicable Existing 2nd Loan: Treat as Free&Clear Existing 2nd Loan Type: Not Applicable Existing 2nd Loan Terms: Not Applicable Existing 3rd Loan: Treat as Free&Clear Existing 3rd Loan Type: Not Applicable Existing 3rd Loan Terms: Not Applicable Existing Other Loan: Not Applicable New Financing: Cash; Conventional; No Carry; 1031 Exchange Environmental: None Horse Features: Corral(s); Stall; Barn; Tack Room; Bridle Path Access Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None
Listing Office: Platinum Realty Network
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Last Updated: July - 12 - 2026
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