NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7847 La Contenta Rd Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Estimated Value: $758,000 - $1,102,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,278 Sq Ft
$737/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 11, 2022

Last sale price $980,000 $767 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,241/month

103 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Mountain View
  • Hiking Trails
  • Evaporated cooling system

About This Home

As of March 2022

Fantastic Vacation Rental Opportunity: Remote location in the wilds near the National Park. 5 big acres. Proven track record: Approximate gross earnings are $100k for 2020 and $100k for 2021 (buyer to confirm during Buyer’s Investigations). Vaulted ceilings finished in tongue-and-groove wood provide an organic, cabin feel. Exquisite views in every direction. Hike out the back door, through the gate, into the wash to enter the wilds. Or drive south on La Contenta to enter the Park. Mountain biking, hiking, camping for activities. Home sits atop a ridgeline providing privacy and serenity. Rare one-of-a-kind location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bryan Wynwood

Joshua Tree Modern License #01448338 Listed on: 10/22/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Jasmine Farrow

Sotheby's International Realty License #02072164

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,975

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned JT/RL

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Desert

Interior Spaces

  • 1,278 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Heating Available
  • Cistern
  • Conventional Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0588121410000
  • $795 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

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

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,975

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RL
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0588121410000
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1278.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 766.82
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down

Exterior Features

  • View: Desert, Mountain(s)
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Cistern
  • Cooling: Evaporative Cooling
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Hiking, Preserve/Public Land

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Lot Over 40000 Sqft
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217800.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5.0000 Acres
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.19
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 795.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2021
Closed on
Feb 4, 2022
Sold by
Jill Kirshbaum
Bought by
Newman Schafer
Seller's Agent
Bryan Wynwood
Joshua Tree Modern
Buyer's Agent
Jasmine Farrow
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$980,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$220,000
-18.33%
Current Estimated Value
$941,337

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$38,663
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.97%
Original Mortgage
$980,000
Outstanding Balance
$925,379
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$66,905

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2021
Sold by
Kirshbaum Gerald and Kirshbaum Wadine
Bought by
Kirshbaum Jill

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2017
Sold by
Szalay Michael and Henderson Andrea K
Bought by
Kirshbaum Gerald M and Kirshbaum Nadine H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2009
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank National Association
Bought by
Spurr Peter M and Spurr Melissa R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2009
Sold by
Schneider William
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2005
Sold by
Schneider William
Bought by
Schneider William

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 1998
Sold by
Griffiths Caldwell Gwendolyn L and Griffiths Gwendolyn
Bought by
Schneider William and Schneider Peggy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,100
Interest Rate
9.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 1995
Sold by
Griffiths Christopher John
Bought by
Griffiths Gwendolyn L
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Newman Schafer $980,000 Fidelity National Title
Kirshbaum Jill -- Accommodation
Kirshbaum Gerald M $275,000 Fatcola
Spurr Peter M $89,500 North American Title Company
Wells Fargo Bank National Association $98,937 Accommodation
Schneider William -- New Century Title Company
Schneider William $87,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Newman Schafer $980,000
Previous Owner Kirshbaum Gerald M $267,000
Previous Owner Kirshbaum Gerald M $175,000
Previous Owner Szalay Michael $105,100
Previous Owner Schneider William $140,000
Previous Owner Schneider William $73,000
Previous Owner Schneider William $20,000
Previous Owner Schneider William $73,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/11/2022 03/11/22 Sold $980,000 -10.9% $767 / Sq Ft
02/02/2022 02/02/22 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2021 12/06/21 Price Changed $1,100,000 -8.3% $861 / Sq Ft
10/22/2021 10/22/21 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $939 / 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 $11,975 $1,019,592 $260,100 $759,492
2023 $11,745 $999,600 $255,000 $744,600
2022 $11,506 $980,000 $250,000 $730,000
2021 $3,742 $294,856 $58,971 $235,885
2020 $3,713 $291,832 $58,366 $233,466
2019 $3,915 $286,110 $57,222 $228,888
2018 $3,716 $280,500 $56,100 $224,400
2017 $2,231 $161,271 $16,126 $145,145
2016 $2,195 $158,109 $15,810 $142,299
2015 $2,131 $155,735 $15,573 $140,162
2014 $2,167 $152,684 $15,268 $137,416
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT21231857

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0588-121-41