$585,000
SOLD MAY 19, 2021

61849 Alta Mesa Dr Joshua Tree, CA 92252

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,732 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$338 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Hiking Trails

About This Home

As of May 2021

Beautiful, turn key, pride of ownership, with in minutes of walking distance to the well known Coyote Hole trail and a view of the National Park that makes you think you can reach out and touch it. Enter through the Double front doors with security screen to this lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath split floor plan home. Master bedroom with stone fireplace, large master bathroom with dbl. sinks, shower, spa tub and large walk in closet. Living room has vaulted ceilings, free standing wood burning stove and bay window. Laminate floors through out the home, with carpet only in bedrooms. Dining room, kitchen also has laminate flooring, canned lighting and lots of storage. Fans in every room. Enclosed porch makes a very comfortable sun room with a fantastic view, Roof and HAVC are 3 years old and Evaporative cooler. Mature and detailed landscaping in front and back with an array of concrete colored pavers and locking blocks. Built in bar-b-que, wooden storage shed and an open patio with cover to enjoyed that amazing view. Dbl. attached garage with custom built in cabinets. This home has it all. Come take a look. you won't be disappointed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Allen Pizzuto

The Glen Realty License #01272713 Listed on: 03/25/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Murtagh

Cherie Miller & Associates License #02041938

Cherie Miller & Associates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,339

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Desert
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 1,732 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Conventional Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 42
  • Tax Tract Number 2883
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0603013030000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

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
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RS
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0603013030000
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1732.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning, Free Standing
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 337.76
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Jetted Tub, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Formica Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Desert, Hills, Mountain(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Patio
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Propane Water Heater
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Evaporative Cooling
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Foothills, Hiking

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • 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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2021
Closed on
Apr 12, 2021
Sold by
Paez Gerardo and Paez Laura
Bought by
Business Terra Llc
Seller's Agent
Allen Pizzuto
The Glen Realty
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Murtagh
Cherie Miller & Associates
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
$36,000
6.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.90%
Original Mortgage
$466,310
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2009
Sold by
Bylund Michael Douglas
Bought by
Paez Gerardo and Paez Laura

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2001
Sold by
Gardner A D
Bought by
Bylund Michael Douglas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,700
Interest Rate
7.21%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2001
Sold by
Bylund Michael Douglas
Bought by
Bylund Richard B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,700
Interest Rate
7.21%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 1999
Sold by
Bylund Margo
Bought by
Bylund Michael Douglas and Bylund Richard B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1997
Sold by
Bylund Michael D
Bought by
Bylund Margo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,941
Interest Rate
7.22%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 1997
Sold by
Mcgowan Michael C and Mc Gowan Joanne A
Bought by
Bylund Margo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,941
Interest Rate
7.22%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 $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

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)

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 $7,339 $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

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT21062423

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0603-013-03