$405,000
SOLD AUG 7, 2025

61461 El Reposo St Joshua Tree, CA 92252

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,274 Sq Ft
8,280 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$318 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Mountain View
  • Private Yard
  • Open Floorplan
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to your dream desert oasis in Joshua Tree! This charming single story home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious 1274 square feet of living space. Situated on a generous 8280 square foot lot, it also includes a detached guest suite, adding versatility and appeal. With its charming curb appeal, including low-maintenance landscaping and a 2 car attached garage with RV access, this property is sure to impress. Inside, you will be captivated the open floor plan with tile flooring throughout the entire home. The entry flows seamlessly into the spacious living room taking center stage, boasting a cozy fireplace and an abundance of natural light from the large folding glass door granting access to the backyard. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, and ample cabinet, counter space and a kitchen island with seating for two, while the adjacent dining area offers picturesque views of the backyard. The spacious master suite offers ample closet space, tile flooring, and is bathed in warm natural light from a well placed window. The ensuite master bath exudes a modern feel, featuring a sleek black tiled walk-in shower, a stylish single vanity sink, and ample counter space for added convenience. The two additional bedrooms are just as welcoming, featuring tile flooring, a spacious closet space, and a window that flood each room with warm, natural light. The guest bathroom features a shower tub combo, single sink vanity with ample countertops and tile flooring. Outside, the expansive backyard beckons with endless possibilities, showcasing low-maintenance rock landscape. The slightly elevated cozy deck area provides the perfect spot to unwind and soak in the desert sun. Whether you are enjoying a morning coffee or watching the sunset this inviting space offers a serene retreat. The oversized side yard has potential for RV parking. The detached guest suite offers a comfortable and private retreat, featuring tile flooring throughout and a versatile living room/bedroom layout. A ceiling fan provides added comfort, while a single sink vanity and a separate privacy toilet enhance convenience. The sliding glass doors allows an abundant of natural light, creating an airy and open feel, while a separate back entrance leads to a private, fenced in back yard area. Conveniently located near major highways, this home offers easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment, making it the perfect retreat for desert living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Murray

RE/MAX Empire Properties Brokerage Email: chris@inlandempiresold.com License #01339816 Listed on: 05/14/2025

RE/MAX Empire Properties

Co-Listed By

Andrea Murray

RE/MAX Empire Properties Brokerage Email: chris@inlandempiresold.com License #01474696

Last Buyer's Agent

Charles Simon

Say Simon Homes License #01905025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,233

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 8,280 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wood Fence
  • Stucco Fence
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned JT/RS

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Up Slope From Street
  • RV Potential

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Frame Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,274 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entryway
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Corian Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Corian Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors swing in
  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Slab Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Friendly Hills Elementary School
  • La Contenta Middle School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Valley

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 64
  • Tax Tract Number 4579
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0602242070000
  • $1,233 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,233

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved, Privately Maintained
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RS
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0602242070000
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1274.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Front Door
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, 32 Inch Or More Wide Doors, Doors - Swing In
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Nook
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 317.90
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Corian Counters, Exhaust Fan(s), Main Floor Full Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Corian Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • View: Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Good Condition, Stucco Wall, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Slab
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Frame, Stucco

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, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener, RV Potential
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water Heater
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property, Standard
  • Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Ductless, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Valley

Schools

  • School District: Moreno Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Friendly Hills
  • Middle School: La Contenta
  • Elementary School: Friendly Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: La Contenta
  • Elementary School #2: FRIEH

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Desert Back, Desert Front, Front Yard, Lot 6500-9999, Rectangular Lot, Rocks, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8280.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1901

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 8280.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.19
  • Tax Lot: 64
  • Tax Tract Number: 4579
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1233.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2025
Closed on
Jul 17, 2025
Sold by
Vmc Reo Llc
Bought by
Montanio Matthew King and Odonnell Riley Lauren
Seller's Agent
Chris Murray
RE/MAX Empire Properties
Buyer's Agent
Charles Simon
Say Simon Homes
List Price
$414,900
Sold Price
$405,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.39%
Views
51

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
101.45%
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Outstanding Balance
$363,688
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$70,694

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2025
Sold by
Zbs Law Llp
Bought by
Vmc Reo Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2023
Closed on
Aug 24, 2023
Sold by
Wellens Bradley
Bought by
Lionell Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
William Green
Endeavor Realty, Inc
Buyer's Agent
William Green
Endeavor Realty, Inc
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-6.67%
Views
60

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-21.13%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2013
Sold by
Kaplan Keith A and Kaplan Sally A
Bought by
Kaplan Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,400
Interest Rate
3.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2005
Sold by
Wormington Lavonda
Bought by
Kaplan Keith A and Kaplan Sally A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
1.37%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1998
Sold by
Hodges Opal M
Bought by
Hodges Opal M and Wormington La Vonda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 1998
Sold by
Rubio Robert B
Bought by
Hodges Opal M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,950
Interest Rate
6.92%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $405,000 Corinthian Title
Trustee Deed $622,695 None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $700,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Napa Land Title
Grant Deed $170,000 New Century Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $50,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $364,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 Construction
Previous Owner $560,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $309,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $113,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $133,300 Unknown
Previous Owner $136,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $49,950 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Sold $405,000 +1.3% $318 / Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Price Changed $399,900 -3.6% $314 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Sale $414,900 -40.7% $326 / Sq Ft
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Sold $700,000 -6.7% $549 / Sq Ft
03/31/2023 03/31/23 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2023 03/20/23 For Sale $750,000 -- $589 / 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 $8,233 $293,000 $59,000 $234,000
2024 $8,233 $700,000 $140,000 $560,000
2023 $4,644 $382,500 $76,500 $306,000
2022 $2,765 $218,920 $21,892 $197,028
2021 $2,494 $190,400 $48,000 $142,400
2020 $1,921 $140,400 $34,600 $105,800
2019 $1,924 $130,000 $32,000 $98,000
2018 $1,486 $106,600 $26,100 $80,500
2017 $1,405 $99,200 $24,300 $74,900
2016 $1,336 $93,600 $22,900 $70,700
2015 $1,262 $90,000 $22,000 $68,000
2014 $1,237 $84,000 $21,000 $63,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: TR25044609

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0602-242-07