5861 Highway 78 Borrego Springs, CA 92004
1
Bed
1
Bath
515
Sq Ft
10
Acres
Highlights
- Panoramic View
- 10 Acre Lot
- Paneling
- Custom Home
- Private Yard
- Space Heater
About This Home
As of April 2025This unique furnished small home has stainless electric appliances, and a well, on 10 fenced acres, just south of the Ocotillo Wells Fire Dept. This property is in good condition and is move in ready. The property has great views of the surrounding mountains including Blow Sand. House was moved onto the property, has the final inspections sign off. Sellers made this a cozy get away home in the heart of the off-roading capital of San Diego county. 1 outbuilding plus 3 sea containers. Outdoor shower! Approximately 85,000 acres of magnificent desert are open for off-highway exploration and recreation within the boundaries portrayed on the park map are operated by California State Parks, OHMVR Division. Outside the boundaries, to the south and east, large tracts of BLM land (U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management) are also open to off-highway vehicles. The western boundary and part of the northern boundary connect with the 600,000-acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, which is closed to off-highway recreation, but open to exploration by highway-legal vehicles along established primitive roads. The rangers and staff of Ocotillo Wells are dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable desert riding environment, and to ensuring that a quality experience remains available for future generations. Many non-fee areas exist. Check the park rules.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Borrego Valley Realty License #01415879 Listed on: 03/06/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,937
Year Built
- Built in 1960
Lot Details
- 10 Acre Lot
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Level Lot
- Private Yard
- Property is zoned S92
Property Views
- Panoramic
- Mountain
Home Design
- Custom Home
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 515 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Paneling
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Laminate Flooring
- Stove
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Parking
- 10 Parking Spaces
- Gravel Driveway
- RV Potential
Schools
- Borrego Springs Unified School District Elementary And Middle School
- Borrego Springs Unified School District High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Space Heater
- Well
- Water Heater
- Septic System
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 253-090-48-00
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 6, 2025
Closed on
Mar 26, 2025
Sold by
Sundown Trust and Richardson Marie Antoinette
Bought by
Watterson Tony and Watterson Diana
Seller's Agent
Mary Watkins
Borrego Valley Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Lynch
Reliance Real Estate Services
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-5%
Total Days on Market
15
Views
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
88.16%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 25, 2024
Sold by
Richardson Brian Keith
Bought by
Sundown Trust and Richardson
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 18, 2024
Sold by
Richardson Brian K and Richardson Marie A
Bought by
Richardson Brian Keith
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 25, 2014
Sold by
Poulos Robert and Poulos Carol
Bought by
Richardson Brian K and Richardson Marie A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 13, 2008
Sold by
Rawls David K and Rawls Rebecca C
Bought by
Poulos Robert and Poulos Carol
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 16, 2004
Sold by
Travis Siegfried
Bought by
Rawls David K and Rawls Rebecca C
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $285,000 | Ticor Title Company | |
| Gift Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Gift Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Grant Deed | $150,000 | Ticor Title | |
| Grant Deed | $120,000 | Southland Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Southland Title | |
| Grant Deed | $76,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2025 04/09/25 | Sold | $285,000 | -5.0% | $553 / Sq Ft |
| 03/22/2025 03/22/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/06/2025 03/06/25 | For Sale | $300,000 | -- | $583 / Sq Ft |
Source: San Diego MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,937 | $180,263 | $72,103 | $108,160 |
| 2023 | $1,895 | $176,730 | $70,690 | $106,040 |
| 2022 | $1,866 | $173,265 | $69,304 | $103,961 |
| 2021 | $1,833 | $169,869 | $67,946 | $101,923 |
| 2020 | $1,827 | $168,128 | $67,250 | $100,878 |
| 2019 | $1,695 | $164,832 | $65,932 | $98,900 |
| 2018 | $1,661 | $161,601 | $64,640 | $96,961 |
| 2017 | $1,627 | $158,433 | $63,373 | $95,060 |
| 2016 | $1,588 | $155,328 | $62,131 | $93,197 |
| 2015 | $1,565 | $152,996 | $61,198 | $91,798 |
| 2014 | $1,391 | $136,473 | $77,145 | $59,328 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Mary Watkins
Seller's Agent in 2025
Mary Watkins
Borrego Valley Realty
(760) 767-1121
93 Total Sales
-
Michelle Lynch
M
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Michelle Lynch
Reliance Real Estate Services
(714) 732-7575
19 Total Sales
Map
Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 250020795
APN: 253-090-48
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