$1,750,000
$150K PRICE DROP

5960 Sunrise Rd Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

Estimated payment $10,085/month

Total Views 3,783
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,221 Sq Ft
$788 Price per Sq Ft

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

John Simpson

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,034

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0614321380000
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2221.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Atrium Doors, French Doors
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Great Room, Masonry
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 787.93
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Galley Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Media Room
  • Spa Features: Private, In Ground
  • Window Features: Atrium, Screens

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Lighting
  • View: City Lights, Desert, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pool
  • Fence: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Deck, Enclosed Glass Porch, Patio, Patio Open, Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: Private, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Concrete, Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Driveway - Combination, Unpaved

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Closet
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Blm/National Forest, Foothills, Hiking, Military Land, Mountainous, Preserve/Public Land

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Additional Parcels Description: 0615261010000
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Desert Front, Sloped Down, Landscaped, Irregular Lot, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3602412.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 82.7000
  • Latitude Manual: 34.14481300

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 82.7000 Acres
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.32
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 1
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 782.00

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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
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
Source: Public Records

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
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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
Source: Public Records

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: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT24218679

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0614-321-38