$490,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

61947 Plaza Rd Joshua Tree, CA 92252

6 Beds
6 Baths
2,835 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$173 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Back Yard
  • 1-Story Property
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of August 2025

Just Listed – Prime Investment Opportunity in the Heart of The Village!
This clean and well-maintained Triplex offers 2,835 square feet of total living space and is Bank Owned with a clear title—ready for a savvy investor to take over with ease.
Each of the three identical 945 sq. ft. units features:
2 spacious bedrooms, including a private Primary Suite
2 full bathrooms (one en suite in the Primary)
Attached 1-car garage with laundry hookups and direct home access
Private backyard with a covered patio, perfect for outdoor relaxation
Premium Evaporative Cooling for energy-efficient comfort
Tenants enjoy separate gas and electric meters, making utility management simple and cost-effective.

Located in the highly sought-after Village area, residents are just a short stroll from Park Blvd, downtown attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a high-performing, centrally located investment property with serious upside!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Giltner

GenStone, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 909-261-5415 License #01177161 Listed on: 06/02/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Giltner

GenStone, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 909-261-5415 License #01177161 Listed on: 06/02/2025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,097

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Rural Setting
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Triplex
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 2,835 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 219
  • Tax Tract Number 2884
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0603211040000
  • $1,334 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 3 Units

Building Details

  • 3 Separate Electric Meters
  • 3 Separate Gas Meters
  • 3 Separate Water Meters

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,097

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Price Per Unit: 166633
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RM
  • Property Sub Type: Triplex
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Parcel Number: 0603211040000
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 172.84

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Rural, Storm Drains

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12750.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2927

Multi Family

  • Lot Size Area: 12750.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 3
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 3
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 3
  • Number Of Units Total: 3
  • Other Income Description: Call for more details
  • Rent Control: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.20
  • Tax Lot: 219
  • Tax Tract Number: 2884
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1334.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2025
Closed on
Aug 8, 2025
Sold by
Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Compan
Bought by
Robert Edward Balkenhol and Robert Suzie Balkenhol
Seller's Agent
Mark Giltner
GenStone, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Mark Giltner
GenStone, Inc.
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-1.98%
Views
26

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
793.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2025
Sold by
Quality Loan Service Corporation
Bought by
Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2021
Closed on
Aug 15, 2021
Sold by
Martinez Vera M and Martinez James R
Bought by
Casa Feliz Group Inc
Seller's Agent
Michael Plummer
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Reza Khalvati
Realty One Group West
List Price
$655,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.58%
Original Mortgage
$476,250
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2018
Sold by
Martinez James R and Martinez Vera M
Bought by
Martinez Vera M and Martinez James R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,500
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2015
Sold by
Martinez James R and Martinez Vera M
Bought by
Martinez Vera M and Martinez James R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2011
Sold by
Martinez Vera M and Martinez James R
Bought by
Family Trust Of James R Martinez & Vera

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$81,300
Interest Rate
4.48%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2008
Sold by
Martinez James R
Bought by
Martinez Vera M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$62,000
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2005
Sold by
Paxton William J and Paxton Shirley I
Bought by
Littleton Vera M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 1999
Sold by
Paxton William J and Paxton Shirley I
Bought by
Paxton William J and Paxton Shirley I

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 1998
Sold by
Pff Bank & Trust Company
Bought by
Paxton William J and Paxton Shirley I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 1997
Sold by
North David W and North Kym
Bought by
Pomona First Fsla and Pff Bank & Trust
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 $490,000 Wfg National Title Company
Trustee Deed $483,626 None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $650,000 First Amer Ttl Co Res Div
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Servicelink
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity Natl Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $50,000 United Title
Trustee Deed $55,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $476,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $155,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $108,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $81,300 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $62,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $60,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $40,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $490,000 -2.0% $173 / Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2025 06/02/25 For Sale $499,900 -23.1% $176 / Sq Ft
09/21/2021 09/21/21 Sold $650,000 -0.8% $229 / Sq Ft
07/19/2021 07/19/21 For Sale $655,000 -- $231 / 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 $8,097 $689,786 $84,897 $604,889
2024 $8,097 $676,260 $83,232 $593,028
2023 $7,945 $663,000 $81,600 $581,400
2022 $7,787 $650,000 $80,000 $570,000
2021 $1,403 $79,659 $7,241 $72,418
2020 $1,392 $78,842 $7,167 $71,675
2019 $1,447 $77,296 $7,026 $70,270
2018 $1,278 $75,780 $6,888 $68,892
2017 $1,268 $74,294 $6,753 $67,541
2016 $1,251 $72,838 $6,621 $66,217
2015 $1,211 $71,744 $6,522 $65,222
2014 $1,243 $70,338 $6,394 $63,944
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: TR25122831

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0603-211-04