$325,000
SOLD NOV 23, 2021

4044 Polaris Ave Joshua Tree, CA 92252

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
984 Sq Ft
2.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$330 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horse Property
  • Near a National Forest
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of April 2022

Quaint and cozy in north Joshua Tree! Nice size 2 bedroom 1+ bath home on approximate 2.5 acres. Open floor plan and beautiful beamed ceiling in living room. A fantastic woodstove in the living room for those cold desert evenings. There is fencing on the property and also a workshop for puttering and special projects. The view is wide open spaces but only minutes from downtown Joshua Tree and the National Park. Hurry, won't last long......

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Paino

Tri-Valley Realty License #00639555 Listed on: 08/07/2021

Co-Listed By

April Bryant

Tri-Valley Realty License #01737260

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Taylor

FTRE CA Inc. License #02060527

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,416

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Cross Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Livestock Fence
  • Wire Fence
  • Back Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned JT/RL

Home Design

  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Pre-Cast Concrete Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 984 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Propane Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Driveway Level

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Accessible Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Horse Property
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Wall Furnace
  • Overhead Utilities
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Conventional Septic
  • Phone Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 31
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0599361310000

Community Details

Overview

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

Recreation

  • Horse Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,416

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Country Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unpaved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Zoning: JT/RL
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0599361310000
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 984.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s)
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 330.28
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Bonus Room, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Shower

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Permanent, Slab
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Cross Fenced, Livestock, Wire
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Drywall Walls, Frame, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Driveway Level

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Phone Available, Propane, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Propane Water Heater, Water Heater
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace, Propane, Wood Stove
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Propane Dryer Hookup
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Evaporative Cooling
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Blm/National Forest, Horse Trails, Preserve/Public Land

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Desert Back, Desert Front, Horse Property, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Utilities - Overhead
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 108900.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.5000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 108900.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.20
  • Tax Lot: 31
  • Tax Tract Number: 000000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2022
Sold by
Joerg Michele
Bought by
Wkndr Llc-Polaris

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2022
Closed on
Apr 4, 2022
Sold by
Stacey Joerg David
Bought by
Joerg Michele
Seller's Agent
George Manjarrez
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carla Tamborini
Beverly and Company, Inc.
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$785,000
Premium/Discount to List
$36,000
4.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.50%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2022
Closed on
Mar 15, 2022
Sold by
Apicala Llc
Bought by
Joerg Michele
Seller's Agent
George Manjarrez
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carla Tamborini
Beverly and Company, Inc.
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$785,000
Premium/Discount to List
$36,000
4.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2022
Sold by
Jair Gomez
Bought by
Apicala Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2021
Closed on
Nov 17, 2021
Sold by
Machado Camila
Bought by
Gomez Jair
Seller's Agent
Linda Paino
Tri-Valley Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Taylor
FTRE CA Inc.
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-7.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
27.59%
Original Mortgage
$342,300
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2021
Closed on
Nov 3, 2021
Sold by
Pagani Barbara G
Bought by
Bear Flag Homes Llc
Seller's Agent
Linda Paino
Tri-Valley Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Taylor
FTRE CA Inc.
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-7.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$342,300
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2021
Closed on
Oct 20, 2021
Sold by
Bear Flag Homes Llc
Bought by
Gomez Jair
Seller's Agent
Linda Paino
Tri-Valley Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Taylor
FTRE CA Inc.
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-7.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$342,300
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 1998
Sold by
Va
Bought by
Pagani Barbara G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$21,730
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 1997
Sold by
Prezell Mark J
Bought by
Countrywide Home Loans Inc and Countrywide Funding Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 1997
Sold by
Countrywide Home Loans Inc
Bought by
Va

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 1995
Sold by
Harty Dina A
Bought by
Prezell Mark J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,980
Interest Rate
9.09%
Mortgage Type
Assumption
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $785,000 Chicago Title
Deed -- Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $785,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $325,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $336,000 Lawyers Title Company
Deed $24,500 First American Title Ins Co
Trustee Deed $37,610 Landsafe Title
Deed -- Landsafe Title
Grant Deed $49,000 Orange Coast Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $342,300 Construction
Previous Owner $21,730 No Value Available
Previous Owner $49,980 Assumption
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2025 08/04/25 For Sale $849,000 +8.2% $616 / Sq Ft
04/15/2022 04/15/22 Sold $785,000 +4.8% $569 / Sq Ft
03/25/2022 03/25/22 For Sale $749,000 0.0% $543 / Sq Ft
03/10/2022 03/10/22 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2022 03/07/22 For Sale $749,000 +130.5% $543 / Sq Ft
11/23/2021 11/23/21 Sold $325,000 -7.1% $330 / Sq Ft
10/10/2021 10/10/21 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2021 08/07/21 For Sale $350,000 -- $356 / Sq Ft
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 $9,416 $816,714 $163,343 $653,371
2024 $9,416 $800,700 $160,140 $640,560
2023 $9,235 $785,000 $157,000 $628,000
2022 $4,159 $336,000 $70,000 $266,000
2021 $1,020 $57,937 $11,586 $46,351
2020 $1,011 $57,343 $11,467 $45,876
2019 $1,051 $56,218 $11,242 $44,976
2018 $885 $55,116 $11,022 $44,094
2017 $878 $54,035 $10,806 $43,229
2016 $865 $52,975 $10,594 $42,381
2015 $850 $52,179 $10,435 $41,744
2014 $856 $51,157 $10,231 $40,926
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT21174258

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0599-361-31