$680,000
SOLD FEB 19, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,577 Sq Ft
0.48 Acres

Recently Sold

$431 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 5-minute walk to Friendly Hills Park

About This Home

As of February 2025

Located in the highly sought-after Upper Friendly Hills, this meticulously updated desert retreat seamlessly combines modern luxury with the natural beauty of Joshua Tree. Featuring breathtaking 360° views of ancient boulders, serene valleys, and vibrant sunsets, this property is perfect as a primary residence, vacation home, or short-term rental investment with average gross earnings exceeding $10,000/month in 2024 (documentation available).
Every detail of this home has been thoughtfully updated for comfort and style. The fully renovated kitchen boasts new cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a wine refrigerator, offering functionality and elegance. There is recessed lighting throughout. The open-concept living area features modern finishes, a beautiful wood-burning fireplace, and large windows that capture the stunning desert landscape. There is a game room located just off of the living room. Each bedroom is outfitted with smart TVs, modern décor, and ample comfort for residents or guests, while the updated bathrooms include contemporary fixtures and spa-like touches. The primary bathroom has a double vanity and jetted soaking tub with a view.
Step outside to an expansive private outdoor space with a Studio/Office area with AC/Heat, a sparkling pool, and a spa with bench seating. The property has also been upgraded to include a regulation-sized pickleball court, a fire pit, a hammock hang-out, and a dining area with panoramic mountain views. Additional updates include energy-efficient systems, an EV charger, and a secure, fully fenced backyard. There is also plenty of Parking for an RV. Ideally located, this property is just 10 minutes from the West entrance to Joshua Tree National Park, 6 minutes from Joshua Tree Village, 20 minutes from Pappy + Harriet’s, and a short walk from the Nancy Karl Loop Trail. With its modern updates, desirable location, and robust revenue potential, this property offers exceptional value and endless opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to own a turnkey desert retreat in one of California’s most sought-after destinations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Louden

Real Broker Brokerage Phone: 310-897-9600 License #02069269

Real Broker

Last Buyer's Agent

Sheila Poisson

Circle Real Estate License #01982826

Circle Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,878

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • South Facing Home
  • Privacy Fence
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned JT/RS-14M

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway Down Slope From Street
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Desert
  • Valley
  • Rock

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,577 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Upgraded Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Gunite Spa
  • Pool Heated With Propane
  • Permits For Spa
  • Permits for Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Sport Court
  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • 220 Volts For Spa
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Conventional Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 102
  • Tax Tract Number 6178
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0588391060000
  • $542 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills
  • Mountainous Community

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,878

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: All furnishings may be included or excluded depending on offer.
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RS-14M
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0588391060000
  • Year Built: 1978
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1577.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Fire Pit
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 431.20
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Game Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Suite, Office
  • Spa Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Permits
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Jetted Tub, Linen Closet/Storage, Main Floor Full Bath, Quartz Counters, Soaking Tub, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Sport Court Private, Storage
  • View: Desert, Rocks, Valley
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Privacy
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Features: Private, Gunite, Heated, Heated with Propane, In Ground, Permits
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Driveway Down Slope From Street, Garage, RV Access/Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts For Spa, 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Heating Type: Central, Electric, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Foothills, Park, Mountainous

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Desert Back, Desert Front, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4821
  • Latitude Manual: 34.10966700

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 21000.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.19
  • Tax Lot: 102
  • Tax Tract Number: 6178
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 542.00

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Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Sold $680,000 -9.3% $431 / Sq Ft
01/28/2025 01/28/25 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2025 01/22/25 For Sale $749,999 +66.7% $476 / Sq Ft
06/02/2023 06/02/23 Sold $450,000 -10.0% $285 / Sq Ft
05/01/2023 05/01/23 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2023 03/21/23 Price Changed $499,900 -8.3% $317 / Sq Ft
02/24/2023 02/24/23 Price Changed $545,000 -2.7% $346 / Sq Ft
02/06/2023 02/06/23 Price Changed $560,000 -2.6% $355 / Sq Ft
01/13/2023 01/13/23 For Sale $575,000 +296.6% $365 / Sq Ft
11/25/2014 11/25/14 Sold $145,000 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft
11/03/2014 11/03/14 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2014 08/24/14 For Sale $145,000 +46.5% $92 / Sq Ft
02/15/2013 02/15/13 Sold $99,000 +1.1% $63 / Sq Ft
01/17/2013 01/17/13 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2013 01/04/13 Price Changed $97,900 -6.7% $62 / Sq Ft
12/27/2012 12/27/12 For Sale $104,900 0.0% $67 / Sq Ft
10/30/2012 10/30/12 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2012 10/19/12 For Sale $104,900 -- $67 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $5,878 $492,000 $91,800 $400,200
2023 $2,217 $167,502 $33,501 $134,001
2022 $2,173 $164,218 $32,844 $131,374
2021 $2,148 $160,998 $32,200 $128,798
2020 $2,130 $159,347 $31,870 $127,477
2019 $2,241 $156,222 $31,245 $124,977
2018 $2,060 $153,158 $30,632 $122,526
2017 $2,040 $150,155 $30,031 $120,124
2016 $2,006 $147,211 $29,442 $117,769
2015 $1,945 $145,000 $29,000 $116,000
2014 $1,422 $99,449 $12,054 $87,395
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $517,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $502,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $360,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $358,160 FHA
Previous Owner $142,373 FHA
Previous Owner $101,020 New Conventional
Previous Owner $118,400 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $32,270 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $105,300 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $690,000 First American Title
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $450,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $145,000 Ticor Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title
Grant Deed $99,000 Ticor Title Company
Trustee Deed $93,000 Pacific Coast Title Company
Grant Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $121,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25014685

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0588-391-06