$250,000
SOLD JAN 8, 2021

3567 Porter Blvd Joshua Tree, CA 92252

1 Bed
1 Bath
693 Sq Ft
2.06 Acres

Recently Sold

$361 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2025

****RARE MID-CENTURY BRICK/MASONRY CONSTRUCTION WITH VAULTED WOOD-BEAM CEILINGS ON 2.5 ACRES****

This authentic gem is constructed of the same brick style as some of the area notable landmarks in the area, and has beautiful vaulted wood-beam ceilings!!! This is a very rare find. It is a charming 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home situated on 2.5 acres in north-central Joshua Tree. The acreage is fenced and there are also 2 out-buildings. One is for laundry and the other is a garage/workshop. This location is just a few minutes from downtown Joshua Tree. Beautiful, long views in every direction are appointed with natural desert landscapes in the foreground, and mountains in the distance. Enjoy magnificent sunrises and sunsets as part of your every-day life. Zoning allows for horses and other livestock.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Simpson

All American Real Estate License #01071928 Listed on: 11/04/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Joanne Ballinger

Ballinger Real Estate License #01946088

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,168

Year Built

1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Country Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unpaved
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RL
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built, Traditional
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0599311370000
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 693.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Brick Walls, High Ceilings
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Eating Area: In Family Room
  • Fireplace Features: Pellet Stove
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 360.75
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Workshop
  • Bathroom Features: Shower

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
  • View: City Lights, Desert, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Unpaved, Garage, On Site
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Phone Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property, Standard
  • Heating Type: Pellet Stove
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s), Evaporative Cooling
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, Horse Property
  • Lot Size: 330' x 330'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 89733.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0600

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 89733.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1
  • Tax Census Tract: 104.20
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2025
Closed on
May 6, 2025
Sold by
Helene Warner Sarah and Evans Luke
Bought by
Rodriguez Christine
Seller's Agent
Sean Dittmer
C & S Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Nikkolene Byron
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$420,000
Sold Price
$385,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,500
-8.21%
Views
5

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
35.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2021
Sold by
Letterman Ryan M
Bought by
Jzt Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2020
Closed on
Dec 8, 2020
Sold by
Spitz Steven F and Spitz Peggy A
Bought by
Letterman Ryan M
Seller's Agent
John Simpson
All American Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joanne Ballinger
Ballinger Real Estate
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.48%
Original Mortgage
$0
Interest Rate
2.7%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $385,500 Orange Coast Title Company
Grant Deed -- Orange Coast Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $250,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $0 No Value Available
Previous Owner $225,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $7,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Sold $385,500 -8.2% $556 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2025 04/07/25 For Sale $420,000 +1.2% $606 / Sq Ft
04/26/2022 04/26/22 Sold $415,000 +4.0% $599 / Sq Ft
04/12/2022 04/12/22 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2022 04/09/22 For Sale $399,000 +59.6% $576 / Sq Ft
01/08/2021 01/08/21 Sold $250,000 -9.1% $361 / Sq Ft
11/17/2020 11/17/20 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2020 11/04/20 For Sale $275,000 +10.0% $397 / Sq Ft
11/04/2020 11/04/20 Off Market $250,000 -- --
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $5,168 $440,401 $88,080 $352,321
2024 $5,168 $431,766 $86,353 $345,413
2023 $5,068 $423,300 $84,660 $338,640
2022 $3,228 $255,000 $45,900 $209,100
2021 $902 $48,047 $12,813 $35,234
2020 $894 $47,555 $12,682 $34,873
2019 $927 $46,622 $12,433 $34,189
2018 $762 $45,708 $12,189 $33,519
2017 $756 $44,812 $11,950 $32,862
2016 $746 $43,934 $11,716 $32,218
2015 $713 $43,274 $11,540 $31,734
2014 $738 $42,426 $11,314 $31,112
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT20232739

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0599-311-37