$449,000

12740 Rushmore Ave Whitewater, CA 92282

Estimated payment $2,755/month

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,414 Sq Ft
$318 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fishing
  • Custom Home
  • Above Ground Pool
  • Panoramic View
  • Updated Kitchen

About This Home

Discover a truly one-of-a-kind desert retreat! Set on a full acre with unforgettable 360 mountain and desert views, this remarkable property was crafted in 2001 by a desert-inspired artist and thoughtfully remodeled in 2023. The Desert Shack blends handcrafted charm with modern eco-friendly upgrades, showcasing features like custom doors, ironwork, stamped concrete floors, soaring ceilings, and preserved art installations that make this home unlike anything else on the market. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers a spacious, entertainer-friendly kitchen complete with custom cabinetry, wood-style countertops, and new KitchenAid appliances. Step outside to your private oasis featuring a brand-new saltwater pool and spa—perfect for soaking in the sunsets. An additional detached outdoor room provides flexible space for a guest suite, art studio, or pool house. All of this serenity is just a short drive from Palm Springs, casinos, shopping, and Joshua Tree National Park. If you’re seeking a unique blend of artistry, comfort, and breathtaking natural beauty, this is the home you’ve been waiting for. This property also has a strong short-term rental history call for income history.

Listing Agent

Carrie Ann Ibert

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-412-8674 License #01482905 Listed on: 02/27/2026

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2000 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.01 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • South Facing Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Sprinkler System
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Desert

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,414 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Double Door Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Room
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Above Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Conventional Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 37
  • Assessor Parcel Number 523123009
  • $64 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near a National Forest
  • Foothills
  • Mountainous Community
  • Property is near a preserve or public land
  • Property is near a ravine

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fishing
  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2000 | Remodeled

Lot Details

1.01 Acres

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: unknown
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 523123009
  • Year Built: 2000
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1414.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Concrete
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 317.54
  • Room Type: Attic, Laundry, All Bedrooms Down, Family Room
  • Spa Features: Private, Above Ground
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Walk-In Shower, Linen Closet/Storage, Remodeled, Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Kitchen Island

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • View: Desert, Mountain(s), City Lights, Panoramic
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood, Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Features: Private, Above Ground, Salt Water
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Unpaved

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Built-In Range, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Water Line to Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Stackable
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Whole House Fan, Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Foothills, Golf, Blm/National Forest, Preserve/Public Land, Horse Trails, Hiking, Fishing, Mountainous, Biking, Ravine

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Sprinklers Drip System, Desert Back, Desert Front, Over 40 Units/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43996.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0100
  • Latitude Manual: 33.93626500

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 43996.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 37
  • Tax Tract Number: 00000
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 64.00

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,383 $395,299 $42,448 $352,851
2023 $5,383 $379,950 $40,800 $339,150
2022 $1,871 $129,368 $12,932 $116,436
2021 $1,836 $126,832 $12,679 $114,153
2020 $1,819 $125,532 $12,549 $112,983
2019 $1,791 $123,071 $12,303 $110,768
2018 $1,779 $120,659 $12,063 $108,596
2017 $1,750 $118,294 $11,827 $106,467
2016 $1,665 $115,976 $11,596 $104,380
2015 $1,641 $114,236 $11,423 $102,813
2014 $1,631 $112,000 $11,200 $100,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/27/2026 02/27/26 For Sale $449,000 +20.5% $318 / Sq Ft
04/12/2022 04/12/22 Sold $372,500 +3.5% $263 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/24/2022 03/24/22 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2022 03/17/22 For Sale $359,900 0.0% $255 / Sq Ft
08/27/2019 08/27/19 Rented $1,300 0.0% --
08/10/2019 08/10/19 For Rent $1,300 0.0% --
11/15/2013 11/15/13 Sold $112,000 -2.6% $79 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/03/2013 07/03/13 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2013 04/11/13 For Sale $115,000 -- $81 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Grant Deed $372,500 Corinthian Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Inland Empire
Grant Deed $112,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Individual Deed $18,000 First American Title Ins Co
Grant Deed $15,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $77,600 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $190,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $173,839 FHA
Previous Owner $117,346 New Conventional
Previous Owner $13,950 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC26018742

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 523-123-009

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