$287,000
SOLD NOV 22, 2019

62571 Desert Way Joshua Tree, CA 92252

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,620 Sq Ft
2.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$177 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • High Ceiling
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of November 2019

Look at this deal! A Joshua Tree acreage & view property under $300K! Here is a 3-bedroom, 2 bath home, over 1600 square feet on 2.5 acres, perched nicely with views staring toward the Joshua Tree National Park boundary hills. Easy to get to, not far from downtown Joshua Tree, this property was recently upgraded to have central HVAC (also has evap cooler) also has a wood stove, ceiling fans, dishwasher, dedicated laundry, large bedrooms, nice trees surrounding, fenced yard, too much! Stretching views abound. Come see this one!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Spurr

Joshua Tree Realty License #01414588 Listed on: 09/25/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Bryan Wynwood

Boney Mountain Realty License #01448338

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,825

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • South Facing Home
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Property is zoned JT/RL

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Canyon
  • Desert
  • Hills
  • Rock

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,620 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Propane Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Ceramic Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Conventional Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 31
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0604251160000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,825

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Other Phone Description: Joshua Tree Off
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RL
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0604251160000
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1620.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Counters, High Ceilings
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Free Standing
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 177.16
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Canyon, Desert, Hills, Panoramic, Rocks
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Propane Range
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Rural

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 108900.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.5000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 108900.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.20
  • Tax Lot: 31

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2019
Closed on
Nov 19, 2019
Sold by
Kajic Kristina
Bought by
Arnold Juan Alexander
Seller's Agent
Peter Spurr
Joshua Tree Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Wynwood
Boney Mountain Realty
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$287,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-2.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.30%
Original Mortgage
$218,400
Outstanding Balance
$194,254
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$255,044

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2019
Closed on
Oct 9, 2019
Sold by
Decker Thomas Michael
Bought by
Arnold Juan Alexander
Seller's Agent
Peter Spurr
Joshua Tree Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Wynwood
Boney Mountain Realty
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$287,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-2.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$218,400
Outstanding Balance
$194,254
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$255,044

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2003
Sold by
Decker Jennifer
Bought by
Decker Thomas Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2003
Sold by
Davis Andrea D and Davis John F
Bought by
Decker Thomas Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 1995
Sold by
Gelsinger Andrea
Bought by
Davis Andrea D and Davis John F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$41,000
Interest Rate
8.81%
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Wfg National Title
Grant Deed $287,000 Wfg National Title Co Of Ca
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Wfg National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American
Grant Deed $87,500 First American
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $218,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $143,100 Unknown
Previous Owner $10,701 Unknown
Previous Owner $41,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/18/2025 05/18/25 Price Changed $449,000 -5.5% $277 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Price Changed $475,000 -4.8% $293 / Sq Ft
03/09/2025 03/09/25 Price Changed $499,000 -16.7% $308 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Price Changed $599,000 -14.3% $370 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 For Sale $699,000 +143.6% $431 / Sq Ft
11/22/2019 11/22/19 Sold $287,000 -2.7% $177 / Sq Ft
09/27/2019 09/27/19 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2019 09/25/19 For Sale $295,000 -- $182 / 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 $3,825 $307,723 $61,545 $246,178
2023 $3,752 $301,689 $60,338 $241,351
2022 $3,677 $295,774 $59,155 $236,619
2021 $3,636 $289,974 $57,995 $231,979
2020 $3,608 $287,000 $57,400 $229,600
2019 $1,834 $122,990 $10,389 $112,601
2018 $1,659 $120,578 $10,185 $110,393
2017 $1,643 $118,213 $9,985 $108,228
2016 $1,617 $115,895 $9,789 $106,106
2015 $1,585 $114,154 $9,642 $104,512
2014 $1,596 $111,918 $9,453 $102,465
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT19228007

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0604-251-16