$520,000
SOLD MAY 27, 2025

61877 Crest Circle Dr Joshua Tree, CA 92252

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,115 Sq Ft
0.56 Acres

Recently Sold

$246 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Hilltop Location
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo

About This Home

As of May 2025

Stunning Joshua Tree Home with Unmatched Views & Designer Finishes. Perched on a scenic corner lot, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers 2,115 square feet of living space. Updated, stylish, and ideally located--at $248 per square foot, this property is a standout value in today's market. With sweeping views of Joshua Tree Village and the expansive desert landscape, this home sits on a sprawling 24,394 sq ft private lot, fenced and professionally landscaped to create a peaceful retreat. Inside, the home features a spacious open floor plan designed for modern living and effortless flow. New high-end tile flooring stretches throughout the interior, adding a touch of contemporary elegance and lasting durability. The grand room is a true showstopper, boasting soaring ceilings with exposed natural wood beams that add warmth and architectural character. Sunlight pours into every corner of the home, enhancing its open, airy feel. The modern kitchen is complete with sleek stainless steel appliances, ample storage, and clean, functional design -- ideal for entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night in. The third bedroom functions as a versatile den, highlighted by a striking stone fireplace, and can easily serve as a guest room, office, creative studio, or flex space depending on your needs. Step outside and discover a private backyard oasis with upscale desert landscaping that blends seamlessly into the natural surroundings. Multiple outdoor living areas offer perfect spots for lounging, entertaining, or stargazing under the desert sky. The oversized lot provides ample space for future additions such as a spa, fire pit, or guest casita. Located just a short walk or bike ride from the vibrant heart of Joshua Tree Village, you're minutes away from popular restaurants, local shops, art fairs, and farmers markets. Best of all, the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park is just around the corner, making this home not only a luxurious desert escape but also a prime candidate for short-term rental income or full-time living. Schedule your private showing today -- this rare gem delivers the perfect blend of luxury, location, and lifestyle in one of the most iconic destinations in Southern California.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Manion

Sharon Rose Realty, Inc. License #02250466 Listed on: 03/20/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Michel Cicero

Joshua Tree Realty License #01951034

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,536

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 0.56 Acre Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Hilltop Location
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Desert
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,115 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Awning
  • Entryway
  • Great Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Gazebo
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Overhead Utilities
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0603 022 05 0 000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,536

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: Yes
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces North
  • Levels: One
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 248.23
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9900
  • View Type: City Lights, Valley, Panoramic, Mountain(s), Desert, Canyon
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Listing I D: 219126926
  • 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: 61325 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Suite C, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas/Elec Dryer Hookup, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Den
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Brick Walls
  • Range Hood: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood, Stone
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Dual Entry-Jack & Jill, Tile Shower, Shower & Tub, Remodeled, Double Vanity(s)
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area, Living/Dining Combo
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry, Concrete Counters, Remodeled
  • Laundry: Individual Room, Laundry Area
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2115.00
  • Windows Treatments: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: Rain Gutters, Slab
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Roofing: Shingle
  • Fencing: Wood, Fenced
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Awning(s), Wood, Concrete Slab
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: On Street, Driveway
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Volt 220: In Kitchen, In Laundry
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: In Street
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0603 022 05 0 000
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Yard, Utilities - Overhead, Private, Street Paved, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Front Yard, Fenced
  • Lot Location: Corner Lot, Hilltop
  • Lot Size: 24393.60

Rental Info

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

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

MLS Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2025
Closed on
Apr 30, 2025
Sold by
Evergreen Ventures Xxiv Inc
Bought by
Ludtke Sharon B
Seller's Agent
Jason Manion
Sharon Rose Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Michel Cicero
Joshua Tree Realty
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.95%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$509,032

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$10,968
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.44%
Original Mortgage
$395,000
Outstanding Balance
$393,948
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$115,084

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2024
Closed on
Sep 19, 2024
Sold by
Adams Gregory Keith and Umanzor Silvia E
Bought by
Evergreen Ventures Xxiv Inc
Seller's Agent
Ann McErlane
The Glen Realty
Buyer's Agent
Quan Mai
Real Broker
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-24.05%
Views
18

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
154.03%
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2001
Sold by
Shirk Donald A
Bought by
Adams Gregory

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,779
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2000
Sold by
Shirk Donald A
Bought by
Shirk Donald A and Shirk Linda J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,650
Interest Rate
8.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2000
Sold by
Shirk Linda J
Bought by
Shirk Donald A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,650
Interest Rate
8.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 1996
Sold by
Hengst Elwood A
Bought by
Hengst Elwood A and Hengst Esther L
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 $520,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Grant Deed $300,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $79,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Grant Deed $67,000 First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $395,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $285,000 Construction
Previous Owner $135,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $125,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $77,779 FHA
Previous Owner $63,650 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Sold $520,000 -1.0% $246 / Sq Ft
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $525,000 +75.0% $248 / Sq Ft
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Sold $300,000 -7.7% $142 / Sq Ft
09/06/2024 09/06/24 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2024 09/03/24 Price Changed $325,000 -6.9% $154 / Sq Ft
08/09/2024 08/09/24 Price Changed $349,000 -11.6% $165 / Sq Ft
07/19/2024 07/19/24 For Sale $395,000 -- $187 / 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 $1,536 $300,000 $60,000 $240,000
2024 $1,536 $114,420 $11,441 $102,979
2023 $1,506 $112,177 $11,217 $100,960
2022 $1,475 $109,977 $10,997 $98,980
2021 $1,456 $107,820 $10,781 $97,039
2020 $1,443 $106,714 $10,670 $96,044
2019 $1,517 $104,622 $10,461 $94,161
2018 $1,344 $102,571 $10,256 $92,315
2017 $1,330 $100,560 $10,055 $90,505
2016 $1,308 $98,588 $9,858 $88,730
2015 $1,261 $97,107 $9,710 $87,397
2014 $1,288 $95,205 $9,520 $85,685
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 219126926

Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

APN: 0603-022-05