$232,000
SOLD FEB 8, 2021

61959 Hilltop Dr Joshua Tree, CA 92252

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

Recently Sold

$265 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Desert View
  • Granite Countertops
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Attic
  • Private Yard

About This Home

As of February 2021

BACK ON THE MARKET SELLER VERY MOTIVATED!! Charming turkey home, great location for Airbnb only 2 blocks from Joshua Tree National Park, property is gas operated no high cost propane! 2 very nice sized bedrooms, nicely updated kitchen, great flooring throughout, ceiling fans in all rooms, central AC/heater and evaporative cooling system your choice! large front and back yard completely fenced, large garage with some shelving for tool storage, This property is ready to be called home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lupe Guerrero

STANDING STONE REAL ESTATE License #01385476 Listed on: 12/19/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Bryan Wynwood

Joshua Tree Modern License #01448338

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,110

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 7,475 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Front Yard
  • Property is zoned JT/RS

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Carport
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Desert
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 875 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Conventional Septic
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 24
  • Tax Tract Number 2993
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0603281060000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills
  • Mountainous Community

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,110

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Other Phone Description: 909-717-9260
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RS
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0603281060000
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 875.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: In Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 265.14
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Exterior Features: Satellite Dish
  • View: Desert, Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Boat, Carport, Concrete, Garage, Garage Faces Front, RV Access/Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Evaporative Cooling
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Level with Street, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7475.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1716

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: 24
  • Tax Tract Number: 2993

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 19, 2020
Closed on
Jan 16, 2021
Sold by
Lorimer Jay R and Lorimer Debra L
Bought by
Wagner Calvin
Seller's Agent
Lupe Guerrero
STANDING STONE REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Wynwood
Joshua Tree Modern
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$232,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-3.29%
Current Estimated Value
$291,933

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$59,933
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.16%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 20, 2016
Closed on
Dec 27, 2016
Sold by
Gerston Richard Daniel and The Gerston 2011 Revocable Fam
Bought by
Lorimer Jay R and Lorimer Debra L
Seller's Agent
Kolleen Lamb
Coldwell Banker Roadrunner
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Ontiveros
Triad, REALTORS® Yucca Valley
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$97,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,150
-2.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.86%
Original Mortgage
$99,747
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2011
Sold by
Gerston Richard Daniel and Gerston Richard
Bought by
Gerston Richard Daniel and The Gerston 2011 Revocable Fam

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2004
Sold by
Dillehay Margaret O
Bought by
Gerston Richard

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2001
Sold by
Rogin Albert A
Bought by
Rural Housing Service and United States Department Of Agriculture

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 1995
Sold by
Farmers Home Admin
Bought by
Rogin Albert A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
9.03%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 1994
Sold by
Chicago Title Company
Bought by
Farmers Home Admin
Source: Public Records

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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 $232,000 Orange Coast Title Co
Grant Deed $98,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $111,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Trustee Deed $43,000 Fidelity Title
Quit Claim Deed $50,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Trustee Deed $53,590 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $122,100 FHA
Previous Owner $99,747 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/08/2021 02/08/21 Sold $232,000 -3.3% $265 / Sq Ft
01/23/2021 01/23/21 For Sale $239,900 0.0% $274 / Sq Ft
01/22/2021 01/22/21 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2021 01/18/21 For Sale $239,900 0.0% $274 / Sq Ft
01/11/2021 01/11/21 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2021 01/05/21 Price Changed $239,900 -4.0% $274 / Sq Ft
12/19/2020 12/19/20 For Sale $249,900 +155.7% $286 / Sq Ft
01/26/2017 01/26/17 Sold $97,750 -2.2% $112 / Sq Ft
12/23/2016 12/23/16 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2016 12/20/16 For Sale $99,900 -- $114 / 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
2024 $3,110 $246,201 $49,241 $196,960
2023 $3,051 $241,373 $48,275 $193,098
2022 $2,990 $236,640 $47,328 $189,312
2021 $1,508 $104,808 $20,962 $83,846
2020 $1,495 $103,733 $20,747 $82,986
2019 $1,567 $101,699 $20,340 $81,359
2018 $1,395 $99,705 $19,941 $79,764
2017 $1,233 $91,500 $23,100 $68,400
2016 $1,169 $86,300 $21,800 $64,500
2015 $1,101 $83,000 $21,000 $62,000
2014 $941 $67,000 $17,000 $50,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: CV20260494

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0603-281-06