$250,000
SOLD APR 30, 2018

60333 Melton Trail Joshua Tree, CA 92252

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
2.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$186 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Panoramic View
  • 100,188 Sq Ft lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of December 2021

Beautiful Home in Upper Friendly Hills with a gourmet kitchen and views that will make you swoon! Sitting on 2.4 acres, this classic style home with an arched front porch will have you sitting out under the stars and basking in our desert paradise. Boasting a large master bedroom with master bath and plenty of closet space, the second bedroom has a large walk in closet offering plenty of storage. The eat in Kitchen has custom built cabinets, (pull-out spice racks & pan drawers), Viking Professional double convection ovens and Viking Professional 6 burner cooktop. Granite counters and back splash with an island and additional counter/cabinet space underneath the pass through to the living room. A fireplace insert and fan in the living room provides economic heating; the view from the living room is fantastic. A huge laundry room big enough to convert into an office or small bedroom. Kitchen sliding glass doors leads out to a covered patio, as well as a plumbed, ready to install, kitchen area, and a barbecue hooked up to propane. The upper back of the lot has been graded for RV parking (with hook ups for water and electricity) as well as a drive through gate. Additionally, on the west side of the lot, a pad has been graded and a semi-circular driveway graded for building a future studio/casita. Two car garage accessible by the driveway, front porch, and the back yard. Central Air/Heat & evaporative cooling. 10 minutes from JT National Park and JT Village.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharon Mitchell

Sand to Sea Properties, Inc. License #01491865 Listed on: 03/12/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Bryan Wynwood

Joshua Tree Modern License #01448338

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,459

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 2.3 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Manual Sprinklers System
  • Front Yard
  • Density is 2-5 Units/Acre
  • Property is zoned JT/RL

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Up Slope from Street
  • Driveway Up Slope From Street
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

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

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace Features Blower Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Convection Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Propane
  • Conventional Septic
  • Sewer Not Available
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 105
  • Tax Tract Number 5427
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0588153050000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,459

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RL
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0588153050000
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1344.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Electric, Blower Fan
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 186.01
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private
  • View: City Lights, Desert, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Rocks
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Good Condition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Patio, Front Porch, Slab
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition, Rolled/Hot Mop, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Garage Faces Front, RV Access/Parking, RV Gated, RV Hook-Ups
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Propane, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating Type: Central, Electric, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Evaporative Cooling, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Preserve/Public Land, Rural

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 2-5 Units/Acre, Desert Back, Desert Front, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers Manual, Up Slope from Street
  • Lot Size: 2.4 Acres
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 100188.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.19
  • Tax Lot: 105
  • Tax Tract: 5427
  • Tax Tract Number: 5427

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2018
Closed on
Apr 8, 2018
Sold by
Collins Dana
Bought by
444 Gk Llc
Seller's Agent
Sharon Mitchell
Sand to Sea Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Wynwood
Joshua Tree Modern
List Price
$270,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-7.41%
Current Estimated Value
$622,576

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$372,576
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2005
Sold by
Gersten Benmark
Bought by
Gersten Dana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,300
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2001
Sold by
Racanelli Vito
Bought by
Gersten Benmark and Gersten Dana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $250,000 Equity Title Riverside
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $119,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $129,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $99,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/09/2021 12/09/21 Sold $605,500 -6.7% $451 / Sq Ft
10/30/2021 10/30/21 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2021 10/20/21 Price Changed $649,000 -7.3% $483 / Sq Ft
10/01/2021 10/01/21 Price Changed $699,900 +0.1% $521 / Sq Ft
10/01/2021 10/01/21 For Sale $699,000 +179.6% $520 / Sq Ft
04/30/2018 04/30/18 Sold $250,000 -7.4% $186 / Sq Ft
03/25/2018 03/25/18 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2018 03/12/18 For Sale $270,000 -- $201 / 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 $7,459 $642,561 $128,512 $514,049
2024 $7,459 $629,962 $125,992 $503,970
2023 $7,315 $617,610 $123,522 $494,088
2022 $7,167 $605,500 $121,100 $484,400
2021 $3,323 $262,795 $52,559 $210,236
2020 $3,297 $260,100 $52,020 $208,080
2019 $3,477 $255,000 $51,000 $204,000
2018 $2,001 $154,507 $15,450 $139,057
2017 $1,980 $151,477 $15,147 $136,330
2016 $1,946 $148,507 $14,850 $133,657
2015 $1,886 $146,276 $14,627 $131,649
2014 $1,408 $102,000 $25,500 $76,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT18056404

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0588-153-05