$1,250,000
SOLD AUG 31, 2026

4974 Avenida Del Sol Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Joshua Tree Area
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,101 Sq Ft
3.09 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 31, 2026

$595 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

254 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Panoramic View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Solar Power System
  • 3.09 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of August 2026

Desert Horizon House is a sophisticated desert retreat set within a private botanical garden of sculptural desert plants designed by a renowned Los Angeles landscape architect. This home is a modern sanctuary where architecture and nature blend perfectly. The stunning location is enhanced by the magical garden that completely envelops the house, complementing its position on the desert floor. Located on an expansive lot, this newer home has breathtaking, unobstructed views of the desert landscape, nearby hills, and distant mountain ranges. Both sunrise and sunset here are unforgettable, bracketing perfect desert days and nights. The property is located moments from Joshua Tree National Park. A custom metal gate opens to a fully fenced estate where meandering pathways, mature trees, and vibrant plantings create a tranquil retreat for nature and bird lovers alike. Inside, the home showcases soaring cathedral ceilings and an airy, minimalist design that emphasizes light, space, and flow. Thoughtfully designed for efficiency, the home features an owned solar energy system that ensures sustainable comfort year-round. Expansive glass sliders on both sides of the main living area invite seamless indoor-outdoor living, allowing the desert breeze to drift through and connect every room to the natural beauty beyond. A testament to refined desert living, Desert Horizon House is the perfect high desert home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ttk Represents

Compass License #01327863 Listed on: 11/13/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Marx

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties License #00684821

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • 3.09 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned JT/RL

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Desert
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Elastomeric Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,101 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Stone
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0602-331-02-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

3.09 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 2101
  • Lot Acreage: 3.0900
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Builders Tract Name: Not in Development
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Stone Tile
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Laundry: Inside, Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Solar Panels
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 616.37

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: None
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Elastomeric
  • Spa: Above Ground
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Hills, Desert, Panoramic
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Garage Is Detached, Driveway - Gravel
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Multi/Zone, Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Zoned
  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0602-331-02-0000
  • Lot Size Area: 134600

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2025
Closed on
Jul 29, 2026
Sold by
Garett Carlson W and W Garett Carlson Trust
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ttk Represents
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mary Marx
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-3.47%
Views
92

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2007
Sold by
Carlson W Garett
Bought by
Carlson W Garett and The W Garett Carlson Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2006
Sold by
Childs Barton L and Childs Gaby E
Bought by
Carlson W Garett
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $83,000 Fidelity National Title
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/31/2026 08/31/26 Sold $1,250,000 -3.5% $595 / Sq Ft
07/25/2026 07/25/26 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2025 11/13/25 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $616 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $6,349 $531,514 $38,264 $493,250
2025 $6,349 $521,092 $37,514 $483,578
2024 $6,056 $510,874 $36,778 $474,096
2023 $5,941 $500,857 $36,057 $464,800
2022 $5,821 $491,036 $35,350 $455,686
2021 $5,758 $481,408 $34,657 $446,751
2020 $5,715 $476,472 $34,302 $442,170
2019 $6,047 $467,129 $33,629 $433,500
2018 $509 $26,100 $26,100 $0
2017 $404 $24,400 $24,400 $0
2016 $406 $22,200 $22,200 $0
2015 $404 $22,200 $22,200 $0
2014 $371 $19,300 $19,300 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25618751PS

The MLS

APN: 0602-331-02

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