$342,000
SOLD JUL 1, 2025

8486 Emerson Ave Yucca Valley, CA 92284

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,706 Sq Ft
29,034 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$200 Per Sq Ft

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tile Flooring
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of July 2025

Charming HUD-Owned Home in Sky Harbor! Welcome to this cozy 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home located in the highly sought-after Sky Harbor neighborhood of Yucca Valley. Perfect for first-time buyers or those looking to downsize, this well-maintained home features a spacious living room, a family room with a warm fireplace, and stunning mountain views.Situated on a generous corner lot of nearly 29,034 sq ft, you'll enjoy ample space with double side-gate access for vehicles, a covered rear patio ideal for relaxing or entertaining, and a handy storage shed. The expansive yard offers endless potential--bring your RV, toys, or even plan your dream garden!Nestled near a local park and just minutes from downtown dining and shopping, this home combines peace and privacy with everyday convenience. Don't miss this great opportunity to own in one of Yucca Valley's most desirable communities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sylvia Gaffney

Desert Sands Realty License #01277751 Listed on: 05/06/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Dennis Amundson

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc. License #01999806

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 29,034 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Desert

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,706 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0588523060000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0.67 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: One
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Ranch
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 200.47
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 1.0000
  • View Type: Desert, Mountain(s)
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Listing I D: 219129649
  • Listing Member Address: 78000 Fred Waring Dr.,, Ste. 205, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Listing Office Address: 78000 Fred Waring Dr.,, Ste. 205, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 262-3232
  • Selling Office Address: 41463 Margarita Rd. Ste. 100, Temecula, CA 92591
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1706.00

Exterior Features

  • Roofing: Shingle
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Garage Door Opener
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Unknown

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0588523060000
  • Lot Size: 29034.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Short Term Rentals: Yes

Tax Info

  • Mello Roos: Unknown

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2025
Closed on
Jun 9, 2025
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing And Urban Developme
Bought by
Morales Tobias and Morales Brenda
Seller's Agent
Sylvia Gaffney
Desert Sands Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dennis Amundson
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
List Price
$342,000
Sold Price
$342,000
Views
12
Current Estimated Value
$360,124

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,124
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.49%
Original Mortgage
$324,900
Outstanding Balance
$323,218
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$27,443

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2025
Sold by
Salvatore Vincent Sortino and Salvatore Mary Lou
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2005
Sold by
Sortino Salvatore Vincent
Bought by
Sortino Salvatore Vincent and Sortino Mary Lou

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2000
Sold by
Sortino Salvatore V
Bought by
Sortino Salvatore Vincent and Sortino Mary Lou

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 1998
Sold by
Bankers Trust Co Of California Na
Bought by
Sortino Salvatore V and Sortino Mary Lou

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Interest Rate
6.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 1998
Sold by
Murrell David R
Bought by
Vendee Mtg Trust 1996-1

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 1997
Sold by
Murrell David R
Bought by
Maiejewski Edmund J and Omega Group

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 1997
Sold by
Murrell David R
Bought by
Omega Group

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 1995
Sold by
Va
Bought by
Murrell David R and Walker Murrell Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$82,551
Interest Rate
7.51%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1994
Sold by
Picker Gary
Bought by
Barclaysamerican/Mtg Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 1994
Sold by
Barclaysamerican/Mtg Corp
Bought by
Va
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
Grant Deed $342,000 Ticor Title Company
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure $416,851 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- United Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $68,500 First American Title Ins Co
Trustee Deed $63,200 First Southwestern Title Co
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed -- --
Deed $82,500 United Title
Trustee Deed $97,702 World Title Company
Deed -- World Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $324,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $420,000 FHA
Previous Owner $30,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $82,551 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Sold $342,000 0.0% $200 / Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Sale $342,000 -- $200 / Sq Ft
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

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 $2,089 $128,555 $15,679 $112,876
2024 $2,001 $126,035 $15,372 $110,663
2023 $1,895 $123,564 $15,071 $108,493
2022 $1,790 $121,141 $14,775 $106,366
2021 $1,806 $118,765 $14,485 $104,280
2020 $1,792 $117,547 $14,336 $103,211
2019 $1,629 $115,242 $14,055 $101,187
2018 $1,418 $112,982 $13,779 $99,203
2017 $1,307 $110,767 $13,509 $97,258
2016 $1,282 $108,595 $13,244 $95,351
2015 $1,252 $106,964 $13,045 $93,919
2014 $1,240 $104,868 $12,789 $92,079
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219129649

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0588-523-06

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