NOT LISTED FOR SALE

49979 Big Morongo Rd Morongo Valley, CA 92256

Estimated Value: $458,000 - $519,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,020 Sq Ft
$472/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 3, 2024

Last sale price $503,635 $494 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,078 / mo

61 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Custom Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Panoramic View
  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Premium Lot

About This Home

As of May 2024

** Multiple Offers received - highest and best due March 16th 9:00 am- Agents SMCO1 attached in documents . **'This place generates something that is almost impossible to identify, but unquestionably has a very serious effect on people who are interested in looking around.'--Peter Alexander, artist and iconic member of the Light and Space movement, on the influence of Southern California desert on his work.Here is your opportunity to own the property of renowned artists Peter Alexander and Claudia Parducci, which was lovingly used as their second home and cherished art studio in the high desert. The couple searched for 4 years for the perfectly situated piece of land to create an inspirational home, settling on this homesteader over 20 years ago. The carefully restored main home is full of light and exceptional desert views. The main residence consists of 1 bedroom and 1 bath, galley kitchen, and an open living and dining area. The home is surrounded by patios to enjoy your nest in the mountains. An additional 1,200 sq ft covered pavilion with 2 guest rooms (which the artists used as studios), a bath, and storage area. Pull your loungers out onto the large cement pad and sleep under the stars. The property includes a detached 2 car carport and circle drive, and detached storage shed with full laundry. Situated on 5 acres tucked high in Big Morongo Canyon, this charming, good vibes property (nicknamed The Love Shack) is looking for its next chapter.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marnie Balog

Compass License #01719746 Listed on: 02/29/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Doug Balog

Compass License #01197951

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Kroll

Ramsey Realty License #02018584

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Premium Lot

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,020 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Art Studio
  • Storage
  • Concrete Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Studio bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Located Outside
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • 2 Detached Carport Spaces
  • Circular Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0582171180000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

5 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: One
  • Building Style: Mid Century
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 485.29
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 1.0200
  • View Type: City Lights, Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Co Listing Member Address: 74199 El Paseo Dr., #200, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Co Listing Office Address: 74199 El Paseo Dr., #200, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing I D: 219107947
  • Listing Member Address: 74199 El Paseo Dr., #200, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing Member Fax: (760) 275-2349
  • Listing Office Address: 74199 El Paseo Dr., #200, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Member Address: 1160 Battery St 100, Untheya De Wilmore, San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Selling Office Address: 1160 Battery St 100, Untheya De Wilmore, San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Storage
  • Flooring: Concrete
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Eating Areas: Living/Dining Combo
  • Laundry: Laundry Area, Outside
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1020.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: Custom Built, Premium Lot
  • Other Structures: Accessory Bldgs
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Concrete Slab, Covered
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Circular Driveway, Detached Carport, Driveway
  • Total Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Central, Wood Stove
  • Heating Fuel: Propane Gas
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater Feature: Propane

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0582171180000
  • Lot Acres: 5.0000
  • Lot Size: 217800.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Turnkey
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Short Term Rentals: Yes

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 29, 2024
Closed on
May 28, 2024
Sold by
Marino Family Trust and Marino David
Bought by
Trauth Andrew James
Seller's Agent
Marnie Balog
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Emily Kroll
Ramsey Realty
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$503,635
Premium/Discount to List
$8,635
1.74%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$481,060

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$22,575
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.34%
Original Mortgage
$436,050
Outstanding Balance
$429,012
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$52,048

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 29, 2024
Closed on
Apr 16, 2024
Sold by
Alexander-Parducci Living Trust and Parducci Claudia
Bought by
Marino Family Trust and Marino
Seller's Agent
Marnie Balog
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Emily Kroll
Ramsey Realty
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$503,635
Premium/Discount to List
$8,635
1.74%
Views
27

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$436,050
Outstanding Balance
$429,012
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$52,048

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2021
Sold by
Houston Alexander Peter
Bought by
Alexander-Parducci Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2017
Sold by
Alexander Peter and Parducci Claudia
Bought by
Alexander Peter and Parducci Claudia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2008
Sold by
Alexander Peter and Parducci Claudia
Bought by
Alexander Peter and Parducci Claudia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2004
Sold by
Agneberg Harriet F
Bought by
Alexander Peter and Parducci Claudia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,750
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Trauth Andrew James $459,000 Lawyers Title
Marino Family Trust $535,000 Lawyers Title
Alexander-Parducci Living Trust -- --
Alexander Peter -- None Available
Alexander Peter -- None Available
Alexander Peter $145,000 New Century Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Trauth Andrew James $436,050
Previous Owner Alexander Peter $79,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/03/2024 05/03/24 Sold $503,635 +1.7% $494 / Sq Ft
02/29/2024 02/29/24 For Sale $495,000 -- $485 / Sq Ft
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

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 $6,121 $535,000 $150,000 $385,000
2024 $2,465 $204,988 $20,499 $184,489
2023 $2,417 $200,969 $20,097 $180,872
2022 $2,367 $197,028 $19,703 $177,325
2021 $1,575 $121,000 $30,000 $91,000
2020 $1,393 $104,000 $25,000 $79,000
2019 $1,316 $97,000 $25,000 $72,000
2018 $1,118 $79,400 $32,000 $47,400
2017 $1,063 $73,900 $29,800 $44,100
2016 $1,016 $69,700 $28,100 $41,600
2015 $975 $67,000 $27,000 $40,000
2014 $823 $52,000 $13,000 $39,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219107947

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0582-171-18

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