$616,000
SOLD DEC 16, 2021

61829 Hilltop Dr Joshua Tree, CA 92252

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,320 Sq Ft
7,475 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$467 Per Sq Ft

30% Above List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • RV Parking in Community
  • City Lights View
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

As of December 2021

Best of JT Village! Turn-key designer mid-century modern with the coveted desert architecture that provides a warmth and timeless feel. Built in 1957 and perched on a hillside lot directly on a paved road. This home features a spacious 2 bed 2 bath home with an open layout, plus a 3rd room / den that could be used as a bedroom. Gated entrance and circular driveway is accented by mature Joshua Trees. New appliances, new ac/heat mini splits, counter tops, cabinets, sinks, stove and refrigerator. Beautifully finished concrete floors throughout. Master bedroom with private bath tub/shower. Main bath with large walk-in tiled shower and dual sinks. Voluminous living room space with fireplace and high ceilings. New lighting fixtures, furniture and designer accents are all through the home. Shaded patio with new bbq grille. Manicured landscaping with a fire pit and modern patio furniture. Privacy fenced back yard. Walk to organic restaurants, the JT Saloon, boutiques, and the farmers market. The JT Sportsman's Park is close by offering tennis courts, basketball courts, a skatepark, and a kids play area. Views of the Bartlett Mtns, the little San Bernardino Mtns, and Mt. San Gorgonio with snow caps. About 6 miles to the Joshua Tree National Monument where in 2019 almost 3 million tourists visited. Very hot vacation rental area. 35 miles to Palm Springs. 128 miles to downtown Los Angeles. Furniture may be included at the right price. Don't Wait on this one - Call Now!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Faisal Alserri

Sharon Rose Realty, Inc. License #02053133 Listed on: 11/04/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,515

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 7,475 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Hillside Location
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Desert
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Modern Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,320 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • <<convectionOvenToken>>
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood

Flooring

  • Painted or Stained Flooring
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Shower Only
  • Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom

Parking

  • Circular Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Site Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Built-In Barbecue

Location

  • Ground Level
  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Underground Utilities
  • Overhead Utilities
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • RV Parking in Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0603292030000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,515

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces North
  • Levels: Ground
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Mid Century, Modern
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 359.85
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 1.3000
  • View Type: City Lights, Valley, Mountain(s), Hills, Desert, City
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Listing I D: 219069928
  • Listing Member Address: 5424 Old Woman Springs Rd, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
  • Listing Office Address: 5424 Old Woman Springs Road, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 365-7405
  • Selling Office Address: 170 Newport Center Drive, Ste 120, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Convection Oven, Gas Oven
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Great Room
  • Range Hood: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Flooring: Concrete, Stained Concrete
  • Bedroom Features: Master Suite
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Tile Shower, Shower Stall, Shower Over Tub, Shower & Tub
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area, Living/Dining Combo
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1320.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Block, Wood, Stucco, Combination
  • Built-in BBQ: Gas, Propane
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wrought Iron, Wood
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off Site, Driveway, Circular Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Electric
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Wood, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: RV Access/Parking

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0603292030000
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Yard, Utilities Underground, Utilities - Overhead, Private, Street Public, Street Paved, Single Lot, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Front Yard, Fenced
  • Lot Location: Hillside, Park Nearby, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size: 7475.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Short Term Rentals: Yes

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2021
Closed on
Dec 10, 2021
Sold by
Hernandez Juan and Drakou Sofia
Bought by
Parker Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Faisal Alserri
Sharon Rose Realty, Inc.
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$616,000
Premium/Discount to List
$141,000
29.68%
Current Estimated Value
$557,095

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$58,905
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.76%
Original Mortgage
$554,400
Outstanding Balance
$512,188
Interest Rate
3.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$44,907

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2019
Sold by
Hinman Andrew and Hinman Andrew David
Bought by
Hernandez Juan and Drakou Sofia

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2017
Sold by
Gomez Joel
Bought by
Hinman Andrew

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 1998
Sold by
Borgerding Cindy L
Bought by
Gomez Joel and Gomez Diane L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 1997
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Borgerding Cindy L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 1996
Sold by
Norwest Mtg Inc
Bought by
Hud
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 $616,000 Wfg National Title Co Of Ca
Grant Deed $95,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $60,000 None Available
Grant Deed $17,500 First American Title Co
Grant Deed $13,000 Old Republic Title Company
Corporate Deed -- American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $554,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $14,700 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/16/2021 12/16/21 Sold $616,000 +29.7% $467 / Sq Ft
11/04/2021 11/04/21 For Sale $475,000 +313.0% $360 / Sq Ft
12/04/2019 12/04/19 Sold $115,000 -4.1% $87 / Sq Ft
11/12/2019 11/12/19 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2019 11/03/19 For Sale $119,900 -- $91 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

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 $7,515 $653,704 $84,897 $568,807
2024 $7,515 $640,886 $83,232 $557,654
2023 $7,371 $628,320 $81,600 $546,720
2022 $7,221 $616,000 $80,000 $536,000
2021 $1,578 $111,139 $20,207 $90,932
2020 $1,565 $110,000 $20,000 $90,000
2019 $1,086 $62,424 $15,606 $46,818
2018 $919 $61,200 $15,300 $45,900
2017 $618 $37,148 $5,405 $31,743
2016 $609 $36,420 $5,299 $31,121
2015 $599 $35,873 $5,219 $30,654
2014 $603 $35,171 $5,117 $30,054
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 219069928

Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

APN: 0603-292-03