NOT LISTED FOR SALE

68020 Monterico Rd Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

Estimated Value: $372,000 - $433,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,657 Sq Ft
$238/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 25, 2024

Last sale price $375,000 $226 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,439/month

92 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • City Lights View
  • Spa
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • 0.36 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of June 2024

Back on the market after buyer failed to perform. Location! Beautiful Spa Zone view residence with open floor plan and some upgrades in the exclusive Highlands neighborhood of the Spa City, Desert Hot Springs. Indoor-Outdoor living with walls of glass, vistas from every room, a 2-yr old insulated roof and modern/energy efficient windows, appliances and fixtures. Travertine and tile floors, wood-burning fireplace, with vintage touches and new appliances, including new bathroom vanities and sinks. Enjoy privacy on the elevated corner lot, with lush manicured mature landscaping. From your covered veranda the expansive view of Palm Springs far below from the airport to the San Gorgonio pass features Mt. San Jacinto bursting out center frame. Pet-safe gated and fenced front and back yards, with more gorgeous views of Mt. San Gorgonio from the Sundance Marin spa in the back yard! Plenty of room in backyard for grotto style pool, already designed by architect homeowner. Fully irrigated with towering Mesquite, Olive, and flowering native plants, attracting many birds and butterflies to enhance the unobstructed view that feels like it's just for you and your loved ones! Large kitchen with original oak cabinets and built-in wall unit in the adjacent dining area, vintage 40" 6-burner Dacor gas cooktop and Thermador range hood with warming lights, Bosch double oven and dishwasher. Newer HVAC and water heater, Samsung Stack washer and dryer. Natural wood trim, doors and closets give this home a Desert Ranch feel, and the floorplan is open and easy, with two large ensuite bedrooms, one with French Doors and a sliding door to the views, making this residence a natural fit if you plan to make a vacation rental, or work from home. Extra space in the living room makes another great dedicated office space or could be made into third bedroom. The oversized attached two-car garage has a convenient work bench with doors and shelves below and plenty of outlets, plus a great storage closet at the rear. Monitored alarm system, wired for high-speed internet and cable. This gem is ready for your next full-time, seasonal, or vacation rental residence, call or text for showing! Inquire about Seller credit to lower your interest rate!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kaz Murphy

Cherie Miller & Assoc License #02141162 Listed on: 02/21/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Chartrand

Morongo Valley Realty License #01469784

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,491

Year Built

  • Built in 1981 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Fenced Yard
  • Gated Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Secluded Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Misting System
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Hilltop Location
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Desert
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Foam Roof
  • Partial Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,657 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Data
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Double Self-Cleaning Convection Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Security Lights
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Overhead Utilities
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 24-Hour Security

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 644-061-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,491

Year Built

Built in 1981 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: No
  • Builders Tract Code: Not in a Development
  • Disability Access: Doors - Swing In
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Living Area: 1657
  • Lot Acreage: 0.3600
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Builders Tract Name: Not in a Development
  • Number Of Photos: 46
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Detached/No Common Walls, Drywall Walls, Laundry - Closet Stacked, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floor Plan, Pre-wired for high speed Data
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Gas and Wood, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Appliances: Oven-Electric, Continuous Clean Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop - Gas, Double Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Range Hood
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: 2 Master Bedrooms, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Tile, Shower and Tub, Shower Stall, 2 Master Baths, Dual Entry (Jack & Jill) Bath
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area, Family Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Kitchen Features: Laminate Counters, Gourmet Kitchen, Island
  • Laundry: Laundry Closet Stacked
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 1
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Cable, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Fan, Ice Maker, Range/Oven, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 232.35
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: French Doors, Partial Copper Plumbing, Slab, Sliding Glass Doors
  • Other Structures: None
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Fence: Wrought Iron, Chain Link
  • Patio: Concrete Slab, Covered, Covered Porch, Porch - Front
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Foam
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Desert, Hills, Mountains, Valley
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Other Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Driveway - Concrete, Garage - 2 Car, Garage Is Attached
  • Total Parking: 4

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Volt 220: 220V Throughout, Spa, In Kitchen, In Laundry
  • Water District: Mission Springs
  • Water Heater: Gas, Hot Water Circulator
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan, Central
  • Heating: Central, Floor Furnace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Security: 24 Hour, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Exterior Security Lights, Prewired for alarm system, Gated, Owned
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Meter on Property

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Drip System, Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 644-061-003
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Lot Shape-Rectangular, Misting System, Secluded, Single Lot, Street Asphalt, Utilities - Overhead, Wooded, Yard, Exterior Security Lights
  • Lot Location: City, Hilltop, Near Public Transit, Patio Home, Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Area: 15682

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Purchase Yn: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2024
Sold by
Murphy Grad Family Trust and Murphy Kevin L
Bought by
Colton David W and Wilson William
Current Estimated Value
$394,120

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$337,500
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2020
Sold by
Murphy Kevin L and Grad Jacqueline S
Bought by
Murphy Kevin L and Grad Jacqueline S

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2009
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Wise Pamela

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2008
Sold by
Bias Carol Jean
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2006
Sold by
Bias Carol Jean
Bought by
Bias Alex Wade

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2006
Sold by
Bias Carol Jean
Bought by
Bias Alex Wade and Bias Carol Jean

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2003
Sold by
Bias Alex Wade
Bought by
Bias Carol Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$38,500
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2000
Sold by
Andreu George Montgomery
Bought by
Hicks Leon and Russell Jeannine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$81,000
Interest Rate
7.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 1999
Sold by
Andreu Cora Banogon
Bought by
Andreu George Montgomery

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,000
Interest Rate
4.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Colton David W $375,000 Wfg National Title
Murphy Kevin L -- None Available
Wise Pamela $59,000 Lawyers Title Company
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co $161,700 Accommodation
Bias Alex Wade -- None Available
Bias Alex Wade -- Financial Title Company
Bias Carol Jean -- New Century Title Company
Bias Carol Jean $199,500 New Century Title Company
Hicks Leon $104,500 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Andreu George Montgomery -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Colton David W $337,500
Previous Owner Bias Alex Wade $111,000
Previous Owner Bias Carol Jean $76,471
Previous Owner Bias Carol Jean $5,500
Previous Owner Bias Carol Jean $10,000
Previous Owner Bias Carol Jean $38,500
Previous Owner Bias Carol Jean $169,575
Previous Owner Hicks Leon $81,000
Previous Owner Andreu George Montgomery $58,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2024 06/25/24 Sold $375,000 -2.6% $226 / Sq Ft
05/23/2024 05/23/24 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2024 05/20/24 Price Changed $385,000 0.0% $232 / Sq Ft
05/20/2024 05/20/24 For Sale $385,000 +4.6% $232 / Sq Ft
04/08/2024 04/08/24 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2024 04/03/24 Price Changed $368,000 -6.8% $222 / Sq Ft
03/11/2024 03/11/24 For Sale $395,000 0.0% $238 / Sq Ft
02/23/2024 02/23/24 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2024 02/21/24 For Sale $395,000 +90.8% $238 / Sq Ft
03/27/2017 03/27/17 Sold $207,000 -3.7% $125 / Sq Ft
01/22/2017 01/22/17 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2017 01/12/17 For Sale $215,000 -- $130 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $3,491 $382,500 $57,375 $325,125
2023 $3,491 $230,909 $34,634 $196,275
2022 $3,434 $226,382 $33,955 $192,427
2021 $3,300 $221,944 $33,290 $188,654
2020 $3,164 $219,669 $32,949 $186,720
2019 $3,100 $215,362 $32,303 $183,059
2018 $3,022 $211,140 $31,671 $179,469
2017 $1,536 $83,208 $17,748 $65,460
2016 $1,493 $81,577 $17,400 $64,177
2015 $1,444 $80,354 $17,140 $63,214
2014 $1,422 $78,782 $16,805 $61,977
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Kaz Murphy

    Cherie Miller & Assoc

    (323) 972-4583

    6 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Kaz Murphy
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Kevin Chartrand

    Morongo Valley Realty

    (760) 369-1800

    2 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Kevin Chartrand
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  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Meda Thompson

    Platinum Star Properties

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  • R

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Reggie Bickford

    Desert Lifestyle Properties

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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 24-360617

The MLS

APN: 644-061-003

California Riverside County Desert Hot Springs 92240

68020 Monterico Rd, Desert Hot Springs, CA

This home is located at 68020 Monterico Rd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 since 21 February 2024 and is currently estimated at $394,120, approximately $237 per square foot. This property was built in 1981. 68020 Monterico Rd is a home located in Riverside County with nearby schools including Julius Corsini Elementary School, Desert Springs Middle School, and Desert Hot Springs High School.

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