NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7877 Rockwood Rd Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Estimated Value: $497,989 - $844,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,944 Sq Ft
$340/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 05, 2013

Last sale price $198,000 $102 Per Sq Ft

Est. 234% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,945/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • No HOA
  • 4.5 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of March 2013

High on the south side of Joshua Tree at the top of Rockwood Rd. is this enchanting retreat. It is private, secluded, & on 4.5 acres of hills, valleys, gorgeous vegetation and wonderful views. The home is nestled among tall shade trees, massive pines & mature palms.The main house is accessible by stairway or gentle ramp & consists of 2 bedrooms & 1.75 baths. Cozy living room with cathedral/vaulted ceiling & woodstove. The view is to the east & south through huge windows. You will love this room. Kitchen, dining area & large wood deck for summer meals, morning coffee, private dinners, and stargazing . Just off the kitchen is a utility room with laundry, pantry, storage, freezer & refrigerator. The lower level is perfect for an artist, writer, or someone that needs solitude & tranquility to work & create. There is a large bedroom with deck & another bedroom with small closet that was used as an office. There is a 1/2 bath with room to add a shower. It has it's own entry and a carport right there for easy access. A lower level meditation garden with reflection pond is ready for your koi or goldfish.
If you demand privacy, peace & quiet & enjoy the mountains & desert, then this is for you. The best of both worlds.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelley O'Malley

Associated Brokers License #00778378 Listed on: 01/06/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Spurr

Joshua Tree Realty License #01414588

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,062

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 4.5 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Desert
  • Hills
  • Valley
  • Rock

Interior Spaces

  • 1,944 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Carport Space

Accessible Home Design

  • Ramp on the main level

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Conventional Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 142
  • Tax Tract Number 5427
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0588171040000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mountainous Community
  • Valley

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,062

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0588171040000
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1944.00
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Accessibility Features: Ramp - Main Level
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Family Kitchen, In Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 101.85
  • Room Type: Office

Exterior Features

  • View: Canyon, Desert, Hills, Mountain(s), Rocks, Trees/Woods, Valley
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Wood Stove
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Evaporative Cooling, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Mountainous, Rural, Valley

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 196020.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.5000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4.5000 Acres
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 142
  • Tax Tract Number: 5427

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2015
Sold by
Najafi Arash and Ghafari Fargol
Bought by
Najafi Arash
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$660,497

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,000
Outstanding Balance
$128,459
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$532,038

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2013
Closed on
Jan 27, 2013
Sold by
Zimmerman Joseph
Bought by
Najafi Arash and Ghafari Fargol
Seller's Agent
Shelley O'Malley
Associated Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Peter Spurr
Joshua Tree Realty
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$198,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$41,000
-17.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.30%
Original Mortgage
$158,400
Interest Rate
3.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1998
Sold by
Clark Sharon L
Bought by
Zimmerman Joseph

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,000
Interest Rate
6.92%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Najafi Arash -- First American Title Company
Najafi Arash $198,000 First American Title Company
Zimmerman Joseph -- Benefit Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Najafi Arash $161,000
Closed Najafi Arash $158,400
Previous Owner Zimmerman Joseph $149,327
Previous Owner Zimmerman Joseph $44,500
Previous Owner Zimmerman Joseph $153,900
Previous Owner Zimmerman Joseph $131,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/05/2013 03/05/13 Sold $198,000 -17.2% $102 / Sq Ft
01/06/2013 01/06/13 For Sale $239,000 0.0% $123 / Sq Ft
01/05/2013 01/05/13 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2013 01/02/13 For Sale $239,000 -- $123 / 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 $3,062 $239,043 $23,905 $215,138
2023 $3,005 $234,356 $23,436 $210,920
2022 $2,946 $229,760 $22,976 $206,784
2021 $2,914 $225,254 $22,525 $202,729
2020 $2,892 $222,944 $22,294 $200,650
2019 $3,047 $218,573 $21,857 $196,716
2018 $2,857 $214,287 $21,428 $192,859
2017 $2,829 $210,085 $21,008 $189,077
2016 $2,782 $205,966 $20,596 $185,370
2015 $2,705 $202,873 $20,287 $182,586
2014 $2,746 $198,899 $19,890 $179,009
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: DC13000848

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0588-171-04