NOT LISTED FOR SALE

36285 Tool Box Spring Rd Mountain Center, CA 92561

Estimated Value: $1,220,000 - $1,447,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,045 Sq Ft
$328/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 03, 2020

Last sale price $795,000 $197 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,269/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Riding Ring
  • Art Studio
  • Barn
  • Koi Pond
  • Above Ground Spa

About This Home

As of August 2020

This estate sits in a prime location on just over 5 acres & features a charming 4 bedroom plus office home, artist's studio, 6 stall barn, arena, round pen, pasture, & serene pond. The covered front porch welcomes you through double doors into the Living Room with a statement stone fireplace & custom hardwood floors. The centerpiece of the home is the oversized kitchen with expansive countertops, ample storage, & Sub Zero refrigeration. The kitchen also boasts a European imported 4 oven radiant heat AGA Cooker. The ground floor Owner's Retreat is oversized & has a propane cast iron stove, double doors leading to the exterior, double closets, & an ensuite bathroom. The formal dining room, indoor laundry, water-closet, & powder room complete the first level of the home. Upstairs you will find a second living room area, 3 generously sized bedrooms with dormer window seats, an office, & 2 full bathrooms. Surrounded by towering pines & well maintained grounds that feature a chicken coop & small fruit orchard this is the very best in country living. Garner Valley is an enclave of custom built estates with low HOA fees centrally located approx. 35 minutes from Palm Desert & Temecula.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Serena Leiterman

Keller Williams Realty License #01965152 Listed on: 06/13/2020

Co-Listed By

Roadrunner Realty Group

Keller Williams Realty License #01522739

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Wilson

Bennion Deville Homes License #00817477

Bennion Deville Homes

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 5.03 Acre Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Kennel
  • Fenced
  • Premium Lot
  • Drip System Landscaping

HOA Fees

  • $46 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Water
  • Woods
  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Custom Home

Interior Spaces

  • 4,045 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Double Door Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Art Studio
  • Craft Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Smart Home

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Wood Countertops
  • Ceramic Countertops
  • Trash Compactor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Koi Pond
  • Rain Gutters

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Corral
  • Riding Ring

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
  • Barn

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 568240006

Community Details

Overview

  • Garner Valley Subdivision

Amenities

  • Banquet Facilities
  • Meeting Room

Recreation

  • Horse Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$46 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces North
  • Levels: Two
  • Building Number Of Stories: 4
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 197.53
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9900
  • View Type: Hills, Water, Trees/Woods, Mountain(s)
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Co Listing Office Address: 47100 Washington St. Ste 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Co Listing Office Fax: (760) 771-3063
  • Co Selling Member Address: 59465 Highway 74, Mountain Center, CA 92561
  • Co Selling Office Address: 59465 Highway 74, Garner Valley Office, Mountain Center, CA 92561
  • Co Selling Office Fax: (951) 659-5833
  • Listing I D: 219045093
  • Listing Office Address: 47100 Washington St. Ste 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 771-3063
  • Selling Member Address: 59465 Highway 74, Mountain Center, CA 92561
  • Selling Office Address: 59465 Highway 74, Garner Valley Office, Mountain Center, CA 92561
  • Selling Office Fax: (951) 659-5833
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Garner Valley
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave Oven, Washer, Trash Compactor, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Master Bedroom, Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Built-In Features, Storage, Home Automation System
  • Fireplace Features: Propane, Wood
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom, Walk In Closet, Master Suite, Master Retreat, Main Floor Master Bedroom
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom Features: Dual Entry-Jack & Jill, Tub With Jets, Shower Stall, Shower & Tub, Powder Room
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Kitchen Island, Formal Dining Room, Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Ceramic Counters, Wood Counters, Tile Counters, Island
  • Laundry: Laundry Area
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4045.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: Custom Built, Riding/Stables, Premium Lot, Rain Gutters, Koi Pond, Kennel
  • Other Structures: Accessory Bldgs, Corral(s), Barn(s)
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: Above Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Garage Door Opener, Driveway
  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
  • Heating Fuel: Propane Gas, Wood
  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Association/Amenities

  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Banquet Facilities, Meeting Room, Horse Trails
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 46.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 46.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 568240006
  • Irrigation: Drip System
  • Lot Acres: 5.0300
  • Lot Size: 219107.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Rental Restrictions: Yes

Tax Info

  • Mello Roos: Unknown

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2025
Sold by
Rekuc Robert Edward and Rekuc Emily Katherine
Bought by
Rekuc Family Trust and Rekuc
Current Estimated Value
$1,328,670

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2023
Sold by
Madigan David Michael and Madigan Andrew Paul
Bought by
Rekuc Robert Edward and Rekuc Emily Katherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,031,200
Interest Rate
7.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2020
Closed on
Jul 7, 2020
Sold by
Camille Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Madigan David Michael and Velberg Andrew Paul
Seller's Agent
Serena Leiterman
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Linda Wilson
Bennion Deville Homes
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$795,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.94%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2019
Closed on
Jan 31, 2019
Sold by
Crowley James M and Crowley Lynn Marie
Bought by
Camille Enterprises Llc
Seller's Agent
Larry Bischof
Hilltop Realty
List Price
$739,000
Sold Price
$739,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2007
Sold by
Crowley James M and Crowley Lynn Marie
Bought by
Crowley James M and Crowley Lynn Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2006
Sold by
Crowley James M and Crowley Lynn Marie
Bought by
Crowley James M and Crowley Lynn Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2001
Sold by
Crowley James M and Crowley Lynn M
Bought by
Crowley James M and Crowley Lynn M
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rekuc Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Rekuc Robert Edward $1,289,000 None Listed On Document
Madigan David Michael $795,000 First American Title Company
Camille Enterprises Llc $739,000 Lawyers Title
Crowley James M -- None Available
Crowley James M -- None Available
Crowley James M -- American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rekuc Robert Edward $1,031,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/03/2020 08/03/20 Sold $795,000 -0.5% $197 / Sq Ft
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2020 06/13/20 For Sale $799,000 +8.1% $198 / Sq Ft
02/28/2019 02/28/19 Sold $739,000 0.0% $183 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/30/2019 01/30/19 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2019 01/17/19 For Sale $739,000 -- $183 / Sq Ft
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

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 $15,380 $1,314,780 $76,500 $1,238,280
2023 $15,380 $827,118 $78,030 $749,088
2022 $10,055 $810,900 $76,500 $734,400
2021 $9,893 $795,000 $75,000 $720,000
2020 $9,331 $753,780 $178,500 $575,280
2019 $0 $743,793 $285,326 $458,467
2018 $8,801 $729,210 $279,732 $449,478
2017 $8,692 $714,913 $274,248 $440,665
2016 $8,623 $700,896 $268,871 $432,025
2015 $8,608 $690,370 $264,833 $425,537
2014 $8,234 $676,849 $259,647 $417,202
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219045093

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 568-240-006