$260,000
SOLD APR 5, 2016

60233 Melton Trail Joshua Tree, CA 92252

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,860 Sq Ft
2.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$140 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Custom Home
  • 2.3 Acre Lot
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • City Lights View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2019

Beautiful custom home on a large lot in a desirable neighborhood with fireplace, sunroom, views and lots of privacy on 2.3 acres. Large sunny bedrooms and separate laundry and pantry rooms. High quality appliances and fixtures throughout the house, with tile and wood flooring. The secluded rear yard is exquisitely landscaped with mature trees, patios and garden sitting areas. Finished 2 car garage and circular driveway, and many upgrades. Perfect layout with a large dining room open to the kitchen. and a wall of windows in the living room. From the covered flagstone entry to the fenced rear yard and 50 year roof, this exemplifies the best of Joshua Tree.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Phil Spinelli

Joshua Tree Modern License #01418999 Listed on: 02/25/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Phil Spinelli

Joshua Tree Modern License #01418999 Listed on: 02/25/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,730

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 2.3 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,860 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Conventional Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 103
  • Tax Tract Number 104
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0588153020000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,730

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher
  • Other Phone Description: 7604087162
  • Other Phone Number: 7604087162
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0588153020000
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1860.00
  • Entry Location: Ground Level No Steps
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 139.78
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: RV Access/Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Foothills

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 100188.00
  • Price Per Lot Square Foot: 2.60
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.3000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 100188.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 103
  • Tax Tract Number: 0104.1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2019
Closed on
May 22, 2019
Sold by
Cuadros Rafael and Keylon Jessie
Bought by
Roller Jillian
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Poland
Coldwell Banker Roadrunner
Buyer's Agent
Michel Cicero
Joshua Tree Realty
List Price
$420,000
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-15.48%
Current Estimated Value
$594,763

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$239,763
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.52%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2016
Closed on
Mar 12, 2016
Sold by
Pei Tuan Lih Ru
Bought by
Cuadros Rafael and Keylon Jessie
Seller's Agent
Phil Spinelli
Joshua Tree Modern
Buyer's Agent
Phil Spinelli
Joshua Tree Modern
List Price
$266,500
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-2.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.32%
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2013
Closed on
Feb 12, 2013
Sold by
Forde David
Bought by
Pei Tuan Lih Ru and Pei Tuan Chi
Seller's Agent
MARK HUGHES
Terrapin Trails Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Phil Spinelli
Joshua Tree Modern
List Price
$224,900
Sold Price
$212,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-5.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2003
Sold by
Carroll John W W
Bought by
Forde David and Forde Judi M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 1998
Sold by
Carroll John W and Carroll Juanita
Bought by
Carroll John W and Carroll Juanita
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $355,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $260,000 Title365 Company
Grant Deed $212,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $165,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $140,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $248,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $130,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2019 06/06/19 Sold $355,000 -5.3% $191 / Sq Ft
04/23/2019 04/23/19 Price Changed $375,000 -3.8% $202 / Sq Ft
04/07/2019 04/07/19 Price Changed $389,900 -2.5% $210 / Sq Ft
03/15/2019 03/15/19 Price Changed $399,900 -4.8% $215 / Sq Ft
02/22/2019 02/22/19 For Sale $420,000 +61.5% $226 / Sq Ft
04/05/2016 04/05/16 Sold $260,000 -2.4% $140 / Sq Ft
03/09/2016 03/09/16 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2016 02/25/16 For Sale $266,500 0.0% $143 / Sq Ft
05/06/2014 05/06/14 Rented $1,200 0.0% --
05/06/2014 05/06/14 For Rent $1,200 0.0% --
03/20/2013 03/20/13 Sold $212,000 -5.7% $103 / Sq Ft
02/11/2013 02/11/13 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2013 02/02/13 For Sale $224,900 -- $109 / 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
2025 $4,730 $396,010 $79,202 $316,808
2024 $4,730 $388,245 $77,649 $310,596
2023 $4,639 $380,632 $76,126 $304,506
2022 $4,546 $373,168 $74,633 $298,535
2021 $4,496 $365,851 $73,170 $292,681
2020 $4,462 $362,100 $72,420 $289,680
2019 $3,661 $275,914 $55,183 $220,731
2018 $3,463 $270,504 $54,101 $216,403
2017 $3,426 $265,200 $53,040 $212,160
2016 $2,920 $220,528 $22,052 $198,476
2015 $2,839 $217,216 $21,721 $195,495
2014 $2,881 $212,962 $21,296 $191,666
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT16038828

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0588-153-02