$185,000
SOLD JUN 11, 2018

61585 Crest Circle Dr Joshua Tree, CA 92252

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,249 Sq Ft
6,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$148 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Near a National Forest
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of August 2024

FANTASTIC "mid-century" view property, South Joshua Tree overlooking the village / downtown area. Large 2 bed, 1-bath home with great yards, front / back, covered parking, bonus studio rooms (two!) adorned with classic style and comes with some furnishings. Recently installed central heat / air unit, well cared for property features natural gas, paved-road access, cable Internet too. What's not to love? A south Joshua Tree property this stylish & under $200K, won't last.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Spurr

Joshua Tree Realty License #01414588 Listed on: 05/06/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthia Kraemer

Inspire Real Estate License #01123890

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,660

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 6,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Fenced
  • Fence is in average condition
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Property is zoned JT/RS

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,249 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Attached Carport
  • Parking Available
  • Paved Parking

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Conventional Septic
  • Sewer Not Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 93
  • Tax Tract Number 5163
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0602181010000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near a National Forest

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,660

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Appliances, some furnishings, if wanted.
  • Other Phone Description: Joshua Tree Off
  • Other Phone Number: 760-366-7600
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RS
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0602181010000
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1249.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area, In Kitchen
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 148.12
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Laundry
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: City Lights, Hills, Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Average Condition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Covered, Concrete

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Blm/National Forest, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6000.00

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: 93
  • Tax Tract Number: 5163

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2024
Sold by
Gudenkauf Giselle
Bought by
Riggs Carolyn P and Rocklen Ry N
Current Estimated Value
$343,025

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$237,966
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2018
Closed on
May 10, 2018
Sold by
Persche Henry P
Bought by
Gudenkauf Giselle
Seller's Agent
Peter Spurr
Joshua Tree Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Kraemer
Inspire Real Estate
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
5.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.75%
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2006
Sold by
Weimer Karl
Bought by
Persche Henry P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,200
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2004
Sold by
Barckley Edgar L
Bought by
Weimer Karl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,900
Interest Rate
5.69%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $340,000 Wfg National Title
Grant Deed $185,000 Fidelity National Title Comp
Grant Deed $169,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $130,000 New Century Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $237,966 New Conventional
Previous Owner $185,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $135,200 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $57,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $103,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2024 08/15/24 Sold $340,000 -9.3% $272 / Sq Ft
07/18/2024 07/18/24 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2024 06/24/24 Price Changed $375,000 -3.6% $300 / Sq Ft
06/08/2024 06/08/24 For Sale $389,000 0.0% $311 / Sq Ft
05/25/2024 05/25/24 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2024 05/08/24 For Sale $389,000 +110.3% $311 / Sq Ft
06/11/2018 06/11/18 Sold $185,000 +5.7% $148 / Sq Ft
05/08/2018 05/08/18 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2018 05/06/18 For Sale $175,000 -- $140 / 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 $2,660 $340,000 $68,000 $272,000
2024 $2,660 $206,370 $41,274 $165,096
2023 $2,610 $202,324 $40,465 $161,859
2022 $2,558 $198,357 $39,672 $158,685
2021 $2,529 $194,468 $38,894 $155,574
2020 $2,509 $192,474 $38,495 $153,979
2019 $2,642 $188,700 $37,740 $150,960
2018 $1,251 $93,700 $23,700 $70,000
2017 $1,178 $87,100 $22,000 $65,100
2016 $1,117 $82,200 $20,800 $61,400
2015 $1,050 $79,000 $20,000 $59,000
2014 $1,030 $74,000 $18,000 $56,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT18105938

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0602-181-01