$295,000
SOLD APR 29, 2025

61966 Plaza Rd Joshua Tree, CA 92252

2 Beds
1 Bath
824 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$358 Per Sq Ft

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Hills
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Hiking Trails
  • Near a National Forest
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

As of April 2025

STYLISH DESERT SANCTUARY NEAR DOWNTOWN JOSHUA TREE! Modern style fuses with desert verve in this beautifully reimagined home, which boasts the perfect blend of comfort and contemporary design. A spacious kitchen features slick quartz countertops, hammered copper farmhouse sink, and newer appliances. The striking rustic modern aesthetic continues into the bathroom, with a floating vanity, gorgeous one-of-a-kind vessel sink, and modern fixtures. The central heating and air conditioning system lends to pleasurable year-round living, with the peace-of-mind of knowing this property has both newer HVAC and water heater. Completing this desert refuge is an expansive outdoor entertainment space. Step outside to your own private oasis, where a cozy fire pit sets the scene for stargazing under the vast desert sky. Whether you're sipping morning coffee on the covered patio or unwinding in the warm evening breeze, this is a space designed for relaxation and escape. And while you’ll feel worlds away here, downtown Joshua Tree is just minutes away—offering vibrant art galleries, charming coffee shops, and tasty eateries. Spend your days exploring the natural beauty of Joshua Tree National Park and your nights enjoying the local creative scene. A rare find in a prime location, this stylish retreat is perfect as a full-time residence or weekend getaway. Don’t miss out—come experience the magic for yourself!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Spurr

Joshua Tree Realty Brokerage Phone: 760-861-5895 License #01414588 Listed on: 02/13/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Janice Radcliffe

First Team Real Estate License #01972798

First Team Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,554

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned JT/RM

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Combination Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 824 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Galley Kitchen
  • Propane Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway Level
  • Unpaved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Conventional Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 207
  • Tax Tract Number 2884
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0603263120000
  • $471 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near a National Forest
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Recreation

  • Dog Park
  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,554

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Washer, dryer, fridge.
  • Other Phone Description: Joshua Tree Off
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RM
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0603263120000
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 824.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: GROUND
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 358.01
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Galley Kitchen, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Foundation: Combination, Raised, Slab
  • View: Hills, Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Unpaved, Driveway Level
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Propane Range, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Propane
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Individual Room, Propane Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Blm/National Forest, Dog Park, Hiking, Preserve/Public Land, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15300.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3512
  • Latitude Manual: 34.13994800

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 15300.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.20
  • Tax Lot: 207
  • Tax Tract Number: 2884
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 471.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2025
Closed on
Mar 21, 2025
Sold by
61966 Plaza Rd Llc
Bought by
Desert Rock Llc
Seller's Agent
Peter Spurr
Joshua Tree Realty
Buyer's Agent
Janice Radcliffe
First Team Real Estate
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$295,000
Views
110
Current Estimated Value
$284,589

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$10,411
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.20%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$149,199
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$135,390

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2022
Sold by
Vanessa Smith
Bought by
Davis Margaret Moore

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2022
Sold by
Chantelle Mitchell Nicole
Bought by
61966 Plaza Rd Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2017
Closed on
Apr 4, 2017
Sold by
Hemstreet James E
Bought by
Moore Mitchell Nicole Chantelle and Moore Davis Margaret
Seller's Agent
Arlene Jean
Sharon Rose Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Peter Spurr
Joshua Tree Realty
List Price
$99,500
Sold Price
$94,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-5.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.99%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2014
Closed on
Oct 28, 2014
Sold by
Hemstreet James E
Bought by
Hemstreet James E
Seller's Agent
Wendy Cohen
Desert Lifestyle Properties
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Cohen
Desert Lifestyle Properties
Sold Price
$650

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2007
Sold by
Hsbc Bank Usa Na
Bought by
Hemstreet James E and Hemstreet Shawna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,250
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2007
Sold by
Martin Jonathon Aragon
Bought by
Hsbc Bank Usa Na and Peoples Choice Home Loan Securities Trus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2005
Sold by
Salter Rob
Bought by
Martin Jonathan Aragon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2004
Sold by
Salter Teri
Bought by
Salter Rob

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2004
Sold by
Eagle Premier Ltd
Bought by
Salter Rob

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2004
Sold by
Short Bobby R
Bought by
Eagle Premier Ltd

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2000
Sold by
March Community Credit Union
Bought by
Short Bobby R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$18,174
Interest Rate
8.2%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2000
Sold by
Nash Rose M
Bought by
March Community Credit Union and March Fcu

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1999
Sold by
Equity Investments Inc
Bought by
Grajeda Miguel
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 $295,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Deed -- --
Grant Deed -- Accommodation/Courtesy Recordi
Grant Deed $94,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $75,000 Ticor Title
Trustee Deed $83,379 None Available
Grant Deed $89,000 Southland Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title
Grant Deed $80,000 Southland Title
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed $18,000 First American Title Insuran
Trustee Deed $19,639 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $71,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $90,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $80,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $18,174 FHA
Closed $10,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Sold $295,000 0.0% $358 / Sq Ft
03/19/2025 03/19/25 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2025 02/13/25 For Sale $295,000 +212.2% $358 / Sq Ft
05/01/2017 05/01/17 Sold $94,500 -5.0% $115 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/29/2017 03/29/17 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2017 03/11/17 For Sale $99,500 0.0% $121 / Sq Ft
04/14/2016 04/14/16 Rented $650 0.0% --
03/25/2016 03/25/16 For Rent $650 0.0% --
06/22/2015 06/22/15 Rented $650 0.0% --
05/23/2015 05/23/15 Under Contract -- -- --
05/15/2015 05/15/15 For Rent $650 0.0% --
08/25/2014 08/25/14 Rented $650 0.0% --
08/25/2014 08/25/14 For Rent $650 0.0% --
11/08/2013 11/08/13 Rented $650 -13.3% --
11/08/2013 11/08/13 Under Contract -- -- --
09/24/2013 09/24/13 For Rent $750 +15.4% --
03/01/2013 03/01/13 Rented $650 -18.8% --
03/01/2013 03/01/13 Under Contract -- -- --
06/06/2012 06/06/12 For Rent $800 -- --
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 $1,554 $109,675 $21,935 $87,740
2024 $1,554 $107,525 $21,505 $86,020
2023 $1,526 $105,416 $21,083 $84,333
2022 $1,496 $103,349 $20,670 $82,679
2021 $1,479 $101,323 $20,265 $81,058
2020 $1,466 $100,284 $20,057 $80,227
2019 $1,536 $98,318 $19,664 $78,654
2018 $1,363 $96,390 $19,278 $77,112
2017 $1,151 $78,200 $19,800 $58,400
2016 $1,097 $73,800 $18,700 $55,100
2015 $1,055 $71,000 $18,000 $53,000
2014 $911 $58,000 $14,000 $44,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT25032003

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0603-263-12