$230,000
SOLD AUG 22, 2023

61940 Petunia Dr Joshua Tree, CA 92252

2 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
7,475 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$266 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

104 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Hiking Trails
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Front Porch

About This Home

As of March 2025

Adorable Joshua Tree 2 bedroom, 1 bath with lots of potential! House has been a long term rental, needs some TLC. Property has a detached garage and centrally located near the Joshua Tree Village events, the National Park, the Integratron in Landers, Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown, La Copine Restaurant, a short drive to the King of the Hammers Events, and less than an hour to Palm Springs or drive up to the Big Bear Area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

April Bryant

Tri-Valley Realty License #01737260 Listed on: 04/06/2023

Co-Listed By

Linda Paino

Tri-Valley Realty License #00639555

Last Buyer's Agent

Candelaria Godinez

Champion Realty License #01143994

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,927

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 7,475 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Fenced
  • Fence is in poor condition
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned JT/RS

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Desert

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Entryway
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Accessible Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Joshua Tree Elementary School
  • La Contenta Middle School

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Central Heating
  • Overhead Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Conventional Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 33
  • Tax Tract Number 2993
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0603281150000
  • $415 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mountainous Community
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Recreation

  • Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,927

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RS
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0603281150000
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 864.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Tile Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area, In Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 266.20
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Kitchen, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom
  • Window Features: Blinds, Drapes, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • View: Desert, Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Poor Condition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Concrete, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Evaporative Cooling
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Hiking, Park, Mountainous, Preserve/Public Land

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified
  • Elementary School: Joshua Tree
  • Middle School: La Contenta
  • Elementary School: Joshua Tree
  • Middle Or Junior School: La Contenta
  • Elementary School #2: JOSHUA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Desert Back, Desert Front, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Lot 6500-9999, Utilities - Overhead
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7475.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1716
  • Latitude Manual: 34.14449800

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7475.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.20
  • Tax Lot: 33
  • Tax Tract Number: 2993
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 415.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2025
Closed on
Jan 24, 2025
Sold by
Mendez Gonzaga
Bought by
Carballo Norma Yaneth
Seller's Agent
Candelaria Godinez
Champion Realty
Buyer's Agent
Candelaria Godinez
Champion Realty
List Price
$294,500
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,500
-15.11%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$258,674

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,674
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.68%
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Outstanding Balance
$184,239
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$72,473

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2023
Closed on
Aug 4, 2023
Sold by
Warnock Glenda
Bought by
Mendez Gonzaga
Seller's Agent
April Bryant
Tri-Valley Realty
Buyer's Agent
Candelaria Godinez
Champion Realty
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-7.96%
Views
342

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.60%
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
Construction
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 $250,000 Wfg Title Company
Grant Deed $230,000 Wfg National Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $185,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $184,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Sold $250,000 -15.1% $289 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2025 01/02/25 For Sale $294,500 +28.0% $341 / Sq Ft
08/22/2023 08/22/23 Sold $230,000 -8.0% $266 / Sq Ft
07/19/2023 07/19/23 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2023 07/12/23 Price Changed $249,900 0.0% $289 / Sq Ft
05/25/2023 05/25/23 Price Changed $249,950 0.0% $289 / Sq Ft
04/06/2023 04/06/23 For Sale $249,900 -- $289 / 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 $2,927 $234,600 $46,920 $187,680
2024 $2,927 $230,000 $46,000 $184,000
2023 $1,204 $78,204 $12,188 $66,016
2022 $1,181 $76,671 $11,949 $64,722
2021 $1,167 $75,168 $11,715 $63,453
2020 $1,157 $74,397 $11,595 $62,802
2019 $1,208 $72,939 $11,368 $61,571
2018 $1,040 $71,509 $11,145 $60,364
2017 $1,031 $70,106 $10,926 $59,180
2016 $1,015 $68,732 $10,712 $58,020
2015 $976 $67,699 $10,551 $57,148
2014 $1,003 $66,373 $10,344 $56,029
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT23052668

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0603-281-15