$398,500
SOLD APR 12, 2025

61861 Dennis Ave Joshua Tree, CA 92252

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,611 Sq Ft
1.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$247 Per Sq Ft

25% Below List Price

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Koi Pond
  • Panoramic View
  • Open Floorplan
  • Exercise
  • 1.25 Acre Lot
  • Craftsman Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2025

HUGE PRICE DROP! This exciting 2 bedroom 2 bath plus office home has everything: huge 1.25 acre fully fenced lot, full-length covered rear patio with outdoor kitchen, pond and waterfall,new luxury swim-spa and hot tub, outdoor TV and endless views. The Master Suite features a rockwork accent wall, sliding doors out to the patio and lots of storage. The open chef's kitchen has black granite counters, lots of storage and light and a convenient granite topped island. The guest room has its own en-suite bathroom and is adorned with amazing jungle murals with hidden animals and surprises. In addition to central air and heat, there is a substantial PV solar system and the family room has a super economical pellet stove.
Within minutes from Joshua Tree Village, Joshua Tree National Park and schools, the well maintained California ranch house allows spacious privacy and easy access. The small office space with slider to patio is currently used as a third bedroom.
Two full-size shipping containers (Conex boxes) and a storage shed come with the property. The septic is less than two years old, and there is also a full house water filtration system. All the outdoor and indoor kitchen appliances come with the house, and almost all the outdoor furniture stays. One look and you'll fall in love!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Phil Spinelli

Joshua Tree Modern Brokerage Phone: 760-408-7162 License #01418999 Listed on: 02/03/2025

Co-Listed By

Bryan Wynwood

Joshua Tree Modern Brokerage Phone: 760-408-7162 License #01448338

Last Buyer's Agent

Sean Dittmer

C & S Real Estate, Inc. License #02038631

C & S Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,376

Year Built

  • Built in 1958 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.25 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Landscaped
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned JT/RL

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Auto Driveway Gate

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,611 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Home Office
  • Tile Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Accessible Home Design

  • Halls are 36 inches wide or more
  • No Interior Steps

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Grid-tied solar system exports excess electricity

Pool

  • Exercise
  • Heated Spa
  • Above Ground Pool
  • Above Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Koi Pond
  • Shed
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Electricity on Bond
  • 220 Volts For Spa
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Propane
  • Central Water Heater
  • Water Purifier
  • Conventional Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 45
  • Tax Tract Number 6
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0600241060000
  • $612 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,376

Year Built

Built in 1958 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Most outdoor furniture, conex boxes, storage shed, swim-spa, outdoor and indoor kitchen appliances.
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Automatic Gate
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RL
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Ranch
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0600241060000
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1611.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Accessibility Features: 36 Inch Or More Wide Halls, No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: In Family Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Pellet Stove
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 247.36
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Office
  • Spa Features: Private, Above Ground, Heated
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks In Primary Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private, Koi Pond
  • View: Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Good Condition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Pool Features: Private, Above Ground, Exercise Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Auto Driveway Gate, Garage Faces Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater Central, Water Purifier
  • Electric: 220 Volts For Spa, 220 Volts in Kitchen, Electricity - On Bond, Photovoltaics on Grid
  • Heating Type: Central, Pellet Stove
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Rural

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Landscaped
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 54450.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.2500

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 54450.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.20
  • Tax Lot: 45
  • Tax Tract Number: 06
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 612.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2025
Closed on
Mar 20, 2025
Sold by
Robinson John E and Davis Rebecca
Bought by
Meltesen Ryan Wayne and Meltesen Amy Lynnette
Seller's Agent
Phil Spinelli
Joshua Tree Modern
Buyer's Agent
Sean Dittmer
C & S Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$529,000
Sold Price
$398,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$130,500
-24.67%
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$454,165

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$55,665
Avg. Annual Appreciation
38.53%
Original Mortgage
$407,067
Outstanding Balance
$405,656
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$54,288

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2023
Closed on
Apr 18, 2023
Sold by
Grandis Lawrence S and Grandis Gayle D
Bought by
Robinson John E
Seller's Agent
Sean Dittmer
C & S Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Phil Spinelli
Joshua Tree Modern
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-2.6%
Views
153

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.91%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2015
Closed on
Feb 19, 2016
Sold by
Deblieck August F and Deblieck Catherine Ann
Bought by
Grandis Lawrence S and Grandis Gayle D
Seller's Agent
Dana Ray
Mountain View Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Karen Eckenroth
The Glen Realty
List Price
$198,600
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,600
-1.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.86%
Original Mortgage
$201,435
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2004
Sold by
Deblieck August and De Blieck Catherine A
Bought by
Deblieck August F and Deblieck Catherine Ann
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 $398,500 Wfg National Title
Grant Deed $525,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Grant Deed $195,000 Fidelity Natl Title Co Ie
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $407,067 New Conventional
Previous Owner $197,559 VA
Previous Owner $208,437 VA
Previous Owner $201,435 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/12/2025 04/12/25 Sold $398,500 0.0% $247 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Price Changed $398,500 -11.0% $247 / Sq Ft
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Price Changed $447,900 -10.4% $278 / Sq Ft
02/11/2025 02/11/25 Price Changed $499,900 -5.5% $310 / Sq Ft
02/03/2025 02/03/25 For Sale $529,000 +0.8% $328 / Sq Ft
06/09/2023 06/09/23 Sold $525,000 0.0% $326 / Sq Ft
04/17/2023 04/17/23 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2023 03/27/23 Price Changed $525,000 -2.6% $326 / Sq Ft
03/23/2023 03/23/23 For Sale $539,000 0.0% $335 / Sq Ft
03/11/2023 03/11/23 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2023 02/27/23 Price Changed $539,000 -3.6% $335 / Sq Ft
02/06/2023 02/06/23 Price Changed $559,000 -2.8% $347 / Sq Ft
01/10/2023 01/10/23 For Sale $575,000 +194.9% $357 / Sq Ft
04/15/2016 04/15/16 Sold $195,000 -1.8% $121 / Sq Ft
02/14/2016 02/14/16 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2015 08/31/15 For Sale $198,600 -- $123 / 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 $6,376 $546,210 $109,242 $436,968
2024 $6,376 $535,500 $107,100 $428,400
2023 $2,831 $221,876 $44,376 $177,500
2022 $2,774 $217,526 $43,506 $174,020
2021 $2,743 $213,261 $42,653 $170,608
2020 $2,721 $211,075 $42,216 $168,859
2019 $2,867 $206,936 $41,388 $165,548
2018 $2,679 $202,878 $40,576 $162,302
2017 $2,652 $198,900 $39,780 $159,120
2016 $1,215 $91,765 $2,468 $89,297
2015 $1,170 $90,387 $2,431 $87,956
2014 $1,197 $88,616 $2,383 $86,233
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT25024700

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0600-241-06