$655,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2020

8425 Star Ln Joshua Tree, CA 92252

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,098 Sq Ft
5.03 Acres

Recently Sold

$312 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • 5.03 Acre Lot
  • Mountain View
  • RV Garage
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck

About This Home

As of June 2023

BEAUTIFUL, SPACIOUS HOME IN HIGHLY DESIRABLE HIGHLANDS AREA OF JOSHUA TREE. Located on 5 acres, this tranquil property abounds with boulders and mature desert landscaping including Joshua Trees, Barrel Cactus', Saguaro, and much more! Large patios and decks surround the house, providing outdoor space to sit and enjoy the gorgeous views, sunrises and sunsets as well as breathtaking starry nights. Located just 3 miles from the Joshua Tree National Park entrance. Large open floor plan with three bedrooms and two baths. This home is move in ready. Many large windows for natural sunlight throughout the home. Central air/heating as well as pellet stove for cozy fires during chilly winter months. Kitchen features tile counters and attractive stained concrete flooring. Master bedroom is spacious with walk in closet and beautiful stained glass window. Master bedroom has sliding door that leads to its own private covered patio. Master bath has new tile flooring. All cabinets, cupboards and closets are custom made, with the same wood throughout. Attached two car garage with automatic garage doors are both drive through for easy access in and out. Property also has 1,000 square foot metal outbuilding/RV garage with two RV garage openings. Space would be ideal for a art studio, workshop, etc. There is also a small outbuilding (homestead) just waiting for the right person to renovate it for a quaint guest house.
Many home furnishings will be negotiatiable.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dori Newsom

Coldwell Banker Roadrunner License #02019679 Listed on: 05/15/2020

Coldwell Banker Roadrunner

Co-Listed By

Rick Newsom

Coldwell Banker Roadrunner License #00892932

Last Buyer's Agent

Russel Waldron

Joshua Tree Realty License #02065694

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,318

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 5.03 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Density is 2-5 Units/Acre
  • Property is zoned JT/RL

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Pull-through
  • Parking Available
  • Circular Driveway
  • RV Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Desert
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,098 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Stained Glass
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Conventional Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 39
  • Tax Tract Number 16
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0589121390000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,318

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Unpaved
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RL
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0589121390000
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2098.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Pellet Stove
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 312.20
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom
  • Window Features: Blinds, Stained Glass
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Tile Counters, Walk-In Shower

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Second Garage
  • View: Desert, Hills, Mountain(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Garage, Pull-through, RV Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Disposal
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Hiking, Horse Trails, Rural

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 2-5 Units/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 218986.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0272

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 218986.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.19
  • Tax Lot: 39
  • Tax Tract Number: 16

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2023
Closed on
Jun 7, 2023
Sold by
Kim Hans and Kim Lisa
Bought by
Whalen Timothy Joseph and Murauskas Stefanie Nicole
Seller's Agent
Russel Waldron
Joshua Tree Realty
Buyer's Agent
Trey Alligood
Douglas Elliman
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$865,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.14%
Views
89
Current Estimated Value
$884,208

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,208
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.07%
Original Mortgage
$692,000
Outstanding Balance
$674,834
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$209,374

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2020
Closed on
Jul 27, 2020
Sold by
Mchale Carol Lou and The Carol Lou Mchale Family Tr
Bought by
Kim Hans and Kim Lisa
Seller's Agent
Dori Newsom
Coldwell Banker Roadrunner
Buyer's Agent
Russel Waldron
Joshua Tree Realty
List Price
$679,500
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,500
-3.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.29%
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2017
Sold by
Mchale Carol L
Bought by
Mchale Carol Lou and The Carol Lou Mchale Family Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $865,000 None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $655,000 Wfg National Title Co Of Ca
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $692,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $510,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/23/2023 06/23/23 Sold $865,000 -1.1% $412 / Sq Ft
05/24/2023 05/24/23 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2023 05/20/23 Price Changed $874,900 0.0% $417 / Sq Ft
05/06/2023 05/06/23 For Sale $875,000 +33.6% $417 / Sq Ft
08/19/2020 08/19/20 Sold $655,000 -3.6% $312 / Sq Ft
07/15/2020 07/15/20 For Sale $679,500 0.0% $324 / Sq Ft
07/09/2020 07/09/20 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2020 05/15/20 For Sale $679,500 -- $324 / 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 $10,318 $882,300 $137,700 $744,600
2023 $8,172 $681,462 $208,080 $473,382
2022 $8,007 $668,100 $204,000 $464,100
2021 $7,920 $655,000 $200,000 $455,000
2020 $1,962 $144,830 $30,639 $114,191
2019 $2,063 $141,990 $30,038 $111,952
2018 $1,959 $139,206 $29,449 $109,757
2017 $1,865 $136,477 $28,872 $107,605
2016 $1,834 $133,801 $28,306 $105,495
2015 $1,777 $131,791 $27,881 $103,910
2014 $1,782 $129,210 $27,335 $101,875
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT20087499

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0589-121-39