NOT LISTED FOR SALE

59388 Journey Ln Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Estimated Value: $341,000 - $509,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,238 Sq Ft
$331/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 15, 2019

Last sale price $350,000 $283 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,664/month

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horse Property Unimproved
  • Panoramic View
  • Near a National Forest
  • Senior Community
  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2019

($26,000 PRICE DROP!) SOUTH JOSHUA TREE acreage / view property, near protected lands & hiking distance to Joshua Tree National Park! Perched at the top of La Contenta, minutes from the awe-inspiring Covington Flats area, this nature-lovers retreat offers it all! A smartly planned 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with artist workshop and recently-added detached garage and guest quarters. The views in front and back are simply stunning--and the interior offers upgrades such as dual-paned windows, efficient mini-split HVAC system throughout house, garage, and art studio. Also has camera doorbell security system, 2 high power charging outlets for electric car charge, recently replaced roof--too much to list! Comes with all appliances, this one would check all the boxes for a comfortable weekend getaway. Hike right outside your front door. Click on the virtual tour to take a virtual hike from the house amid wildflowers. Nothing but epic and priced to sell. Come see today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Spurr

Joshua Tree Realty License #01414588 Listed on: 04/22/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Spurr

Joshua Tree Realty License #01414588 Listed on: 04/22/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,612

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Rural Setting
  • South Facing Home
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Fence is in average condition
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Property is zoned JT/RL-5

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Desert
  • Hills
  • Rock

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,238 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Propane Range
  • Microwave
  • Formica Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horse Property Unimproved

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • Zoned Cooling
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Propane
  • Cistern
  • Conventional Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0588111140000

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near a National Forest
  • Foothills

Recreation

  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,612

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Appliances
  • Other Phone Description: Joshua Tree Off
  • Other Phone Number: 760-861-5895
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Not Maintained
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RL-5
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0588111140000
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1238.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 282.71
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Formica Counters

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: City Lights, Desert, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Rocks
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Average Condition, Chain Link
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Side, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Microwave, Propane Range, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Electric, High Efficiency
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Cistern
  • Cooling: Zoned, High Efficiency
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Community Features: Blm/National Forest, Foothills, Hiking, Horse Trails, Rural

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Horse Property Unimproved
  • 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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2024
Sold by
Ahuna Living Trust and Ahuna Jonathan Ikaika
Bought by
Ahuna Marital Trust and Ahuna
Current Estimated Value
$409,335

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2024
Sold by
Ahuna Nicole Michelle Marotta
Bought by
Ahuna Living Trust and Ahuna

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2019
Closed on
Jun 13, 2019
Sold by
Spiller William E and Spiller Barbara J
Bought by
Marotta Ahuna Jonathan Ikaika and Marotta Ahuna Nicole Michelle
Seller's Agent
Peter Spurr
Joshua Tree Realty
Buyer's Agent
Peter Spurr
Joshua Tree Realty
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-11.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2013
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Spiller William E and Spiller Barbara J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2013
Sold by
Nitz Paul T
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2007
Sold by
Nitz Paul T
Bought by
Nitz Paul T and Berry Daniell L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2003
Sold by
Gardiner Mae Kenny R and Gardiner Geordie R
Bought by
Nitz Paul T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 1995
Sold by
Gardiner Geordie R and Gardiner Mae Kenny
Bought by
Gardiner Geordie R and Gardiner Mae Kenny
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
Ahuna Marital Trust -- None Listed On Document
Marotta Ahuna Jonathan Ikaika $350,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Spiller William E $88,000 Old Republic Title Company
Federal National Mortgage Association $56,900 Accommodation
Nitz Paul T -- Accommodation
Nitz Paul T $87,500 First American
Gardiner Geordie R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Nitz Paul T $100,000
Previous Owner Nitz Paul T $36,000
Previous Owner Nitz Paul T $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2019 07/15/19 Sold $350,000 -5.1% $283 / Sq Ft
05/26/2019 05/26/19 Price Changed $369,000 -6.6% $298 / Sq Ft
04/22/2019 04/22/19 For Sale $395,000 -- $319 / 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
2024 $4,612 $375,272 $75,055 $300,217
2023 $4,525 $367,913 $73,583 $294,330
2022 $4,434 $360,699 $72,140 $288,559
2021 $4,386 $353,626 $70,725 $282,901
2020 $4,353 $350,000 $70,000 $280,000
2019 $1,672 $109,305 $13,248 $96,057
2018 $1,498 $107,162 $12,988 $94,174
2017 $1,484 $105,060 $12,733 $92,327
2016 $1,316 $91,331 $12,482 $78,849
2015 $1,271 $89,960 $12,295 $77,665
2014 $1,300 $88,198 $12,054 $76,144
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT19090649

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0588-111-14