$305,000
PENDING $70K PRICE DROP

61849 Alta Mesa Dr Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Estimated payment $2,223/month

Total Views 954
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,732 Sq Ft
$176 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Hiking Trails
  • Laundry Room
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Horse Trails

About This Home

61849 Alta Mesa Drive offers the perfect blend of desert charm and modern comfort. The thoughtful layout, recent upgrades, and scenic location make it both a tranquil retreat and a wise investment. Right in front of the national park and visitor center, with easy access to hiking trails and the National Park, it’s ideal for those yearning for desert serenity without sacrificing convenience. The property has a longer driveway perfect for additional or recreational vehicles. 61849 Alta Mesa Drive is a short sale still needing approval on final acceptance price from the bank. Property is in great condition and perfect for investment or Airbnb. Don't miss out on this opportunity for a live in or investment opportunity! Photos not up to preserve privacy, but this is a definite must see!

Listing Agent

Christopher Rubio

Rubio Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 310-467-7189 License #01959226 Listed on: 06/15/2025

Rubio Real Estate

Co-Listing Agent

Michael Sykes-Rubio

Rubio Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 310-467-7189 License #02099098

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,339

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned JT/RS

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,732 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Type Unknown

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 42
  • Tax Tract Number 2883
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0603013030000
  • $1,131 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills

Recreation

  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,339

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RS
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0603013030000
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Special Features: 12

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1732.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 176.10
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Unknown
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Foothills, Hiking, Horse Trails, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4017

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 17500.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.19
  • Tax Lot: 42
  • Tax Tract Number: 2883
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1131.00

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $7,339 $596,000 $119,200 $476,800
2024 $7,339 $620,807 $124,162 $496,645
2023 $7,198 $608,634 $121,727 $486,907
2022 $7,052 $596,700 $119,340 $477,360
2021 $2,454 $196,300 $19,629 $176,671
2020 $2,433 $194,287 $19,428 $174,859
2019 $2,568 $190,477 $19,047 $171,430
2018 $2,383 $186,743 $18,674 $168,069
2017 $2,358 $183,082 $18,308 $164,774
2016 $2,317 $179,492 $17,949 $161,543
2015 $2,247 $176,795 $17,679 $159,116
2014 $2,283 $173,332 $17,333 $155,999
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2025 07/27/25 For Sale $305,000 0.0% $176 / Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Off Market $305,000 -- --
06/28/2025 06/28/25 Price Changed $305,000 -18.7% $176 / Sq Ft
06/15/2025 06/15/25 For Sale $375,000 -35.9% $217 / Sq Ft
05/19/2021 05/19/21 Sold $585,000 +6.6% $338 / Sq Ft
03/29/2021 03/29/21 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2021 03/25/21 For Sale $549,000 -- $317 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $585,000 Fidelity National Ttl Co Ie
Grant Deed $165,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $3,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $86,000 Lawyers Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $500,000 New Conventional
Closed $466,310 Commercial
Previous Owner $83,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $311,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $216,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $148,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $89,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $13,800 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $85,941 FHA
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: DW25134187

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0603-013-03