$425,000
$25K PRICE DROP

61791 Alta Mesa Dr Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Estimated payment $2,574/month

Total Views 4,375
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,556 Sq Ft
$273 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Mountain View
  • Modern Architecture
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

Welcome to Alta Mesa Retreat – A Renovated Home in the Heart of Joshua Tree
Located just off Park Blvd, minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, this renovated home blends modern comfort with desert charm. Sitting on a spacious 20,040 sq. ft. lot, this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home has been thoughtfully upgraded with new flooring, light fixtures, countertops, appliances, sinks, and faucets, creating a stylish and move-in-ready retreat.
The bright and open layout allows for comfortable living, with large windows bringing in natural light and views of the surrounding landscape. The expansive front and back yards are landscaped with native desert plants, and the generous lot size provides ample space for expansion or the addition of an ADU.
This home’s prime location offers both convenience and potential, with modern upgrades that enhance its comfort and style. Enjoy the natural beauty of the high desert while making the most of this thoughtfully renovated property.

Listing Agent

Arwa Mahdai

ROA California Inc License #02232383 Listed on: 03/15/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,965

Year Built

  • Built in 2005 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned JT/RS

Parking

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

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Desert

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,556 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Type Unknown

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 39
  • Tax Tract Number 2883
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0603014060000
  • $653 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,965

Year Built

Built in 2005 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Other Phone Number: 832-371-800
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RS
  • Architectural Style: Modern
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0603014060000
  • Year Built: 2005
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1556.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 273.14
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Bath(s)

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Desert, Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
  • 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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20040.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4601

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 20040.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.19
  • Tax Lot: 39
  • Tax Tract Number: 2883
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 653.00

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Range of Values:

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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 $2,965 $243,002 $65,676 $177,326
2024 $2,965 $238,237 $64,388 $173,849
2023 $2,907 $233,565 $63,125 $170,440
2022 $2,848 $228,985 $61,887 $167,098
2021 $2,814 $224,496 $60,674 $163,822
2020 $2,791 $222,194 $60,052 $162,142
2019 $2,768 $205,000 $40,000 $165,000
2018 $1,819 $140,200 $22,800 $117,400
2017 $1,711 $130,400 $21,200 $109,200
2016 $1,621 $123,000 $20,000 $103,000
2015 $1,602 $123,000 $31,000 $92,000
2014 $1,366 $100,000 $25,000 $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Price Changed $425,000 -3.2% $273 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Price Changed $439,000 -2.4% $282 / Sq Ft
03/15/2025 03/15/25 For Sale $450,000 +73.1% $289 / Sq Ft
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Sold $260,000 -13.0% $167 / Sq Ft
12/30/2024 12/30/24 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2024 11/14/24 Price Changed $299,000 -14.3% $192 / Sq Ft
06/09/2024 06/09/24 Price Changed $349,000 -10.1% $224 / Sq Ft
04/24/2024 04/24/24 For Sale $388,000 -- $249 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $260,000 Ticor Title Company
Grant Deed $173,000 Stewart Title Of Ca
Trustee Deed $222,934 Landsafe
Grant Deed $257,000 First American
Grant Deed $8,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $244,150 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $173,750 Construction
Source: Public Records

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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SW25054125

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0603-014-06