5960 Sunrise Rd Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Estimated payment $10,085/month
Highlights
- Home Theater
- Panoramic View
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Heated In Ground Pool
- 82.7 Acre Lot
- Near a National Forest
About This Home
***HUELL HOWSER’S 80-ACRE MID-CENTURY RETREAT*** Formerly owned by Huell Howser, this mid-century gem is situated on 82.7 acres and has breathtaking, unobstructed views of Joshua Tree National Park and the surrounding areas. After the passing of Huell in 2013, the current ownership fully restored the property and turned it into a vacation rental and wedding/event space. The home is partially gated and the grounds around the home feature mature palm trees and beautiful desert gardens that are enclosed by an iconic, architecturally designed, rusted steel fence. Extensive outdoor lighting, chosen by Huell, allows the spaces to be enjoyed in both the daytime and the nighttime. The home has 2 bedrooms and two bathrooms, a (fully outfitted) galley kitchen with a breakfast table, a great room with a wood-burning fireplace, a den/TV room or third bedroom, and a beautiful glass atrium or tea room. The master bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed, and a toddler/(day) bed. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed. The third bedroom is set up as a den or TV room, with a sofa that converts to a queen-size bed, desk & TV. The bedrooms and bathrooms are accessed from the hallway that opens to the great room. The galley kitchen features classic mid-century cabinetry and concrete countertops and the original stove from the 1950’s. It opens out into the great room, which has a dining table and chairs, plus media wall with tv and comfortable seating. A large dining table, that doubles as a ping pong table, is situated on the pool deck under the cover of a veranda, along with a stylish outdoor grill and vintage swing set. The pool has a maximum depth of 10 feet and also has a large tanning shelf. On one side of the pool is a separate Jacuzzi and on the opposite is a fire pit. There are five large 100-year old millstones brought in by Huell that lay about the pool area, giving the house its name. At the west end of the home is a glass atrium sitting room or tea room. The exterior walls are made of steel framed, sliding glass panels, which can be opened to blend the indoor area into the outdoor area. This landmark home is truly one-of-a-kind.
Listing Agent
All American Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 760-366-9045 License #01071928 Listed on: 10/22/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,034
Year Built
- Built in 1953
Lot Details
- 82.7 Acre Lot
- Desert faces the front of the property
- Fenced
- Landscaped
- Irregular Lot
- Lot Sloped Down
- Sprinkler System
- 0615261010000
Property Views
- Panoramic
- City Lights
- Mountain
- Desert
- Pool
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Turnkey
- Slab Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Tile Roof
- Concrete Roof
- Wood Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,221 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Fireplace Features Masonry
- Awning
- Atrium Windows
- Window Screens
- French Doors
- Atrium Doors
- Great Room with Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Home Theater
- Galley Kitchen
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- Parking Available
- Circular Driveway
- Combination Of Materials Used In The Driveway
- Unpaved Parking
Pool
- Heated In Ground Pool
- In Ground Spa
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Enclosed Glass Porch
- Open Patio
- Exterior Lighting
Location
- Property is near a park
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Conventional Septic
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 1
- Tax Tract Number 1
- Assessor Parcel Number 0614321380000
- $782 per year additional tax assessments
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Near a National Forest
- Military Land
- Foothills
- Mountainous Community
- Property is near a preserve or public land
Recreation
- Hiking Trails
- Bike Trail
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $5,034 | $429,056 | $67,424 | $361,632 |
2024 | $5,034 | $420,643 | $66,102 | $354,541 |
2023 | $4,906 | $412,395 | $64,806 | $347,589 |
2022 | $4,802 | $404,309 | $63,535 | $340,774 |
2021 | $4,752 | $396,381 | $62,289 | $334,092 |
2020 | $4,712 | $392,316 | $61,650 | $330,666 |
2019 | $4,617 | $384,623 | $60,441 | $324,182 |
2018 | $4,508 | $377,081 | $59,256 | $317,825 |
2017 | $4,461 | $369,687 | $58,094 | $311,593 |
2016 | $4,383 | $362,438 | $56,955 | $305,483 |
2015 | $4,235 | $217,218 | $22,542 | $194,676 |
2014 | $2,728 | $212,963 | $22,100 | $190,863 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
05/08/2025 05/08/25 | Price Changed | $1,750,000 | -7.9% | $788 / Sq Ft |
10/22/2024 10/22/24 | For Sale | $1,900,000 | +381.0% | $855 / Sq Ft |
03/07/2014 03/07/14 | Sold | $395,000 | 0.0% | $178 / Sq Ft |
03/06/2014 03/06/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
02/03/2014 02/03/14 | For Sale | $395,000 | 0.0% | $178 / Sq Ft |
02/03/2014 02/03/14 | Off Market | $395,000 | -- | -- |
01/15/2014 01/15/14 | For Sale | $395,000 | -- | $178 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Grant Deed | $650,000 | Stewart Title Company | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
Grant Deed | $13,500 | First American Title Ins Co | |
Grant Deed | $160,000 | Fidelity National Title Ins |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $281,250 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $96,900 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $110,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $120,000 | No Value Available |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: JT24218679

APN: 0614-321-38
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