$268,000
SOLD MAY 29, 2015

8669 Via Rocosa Rd Joshua Tree, CA 92252

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,004 Sq Ft
5 Acres

Recently Sold

$267 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horse Property
  • Canyon View
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Near a National Forest
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2020

Razzle-dazzle! Gorgeous acreage and view property at the top of the always sought-after Joshua Tree Highlands area, near the top of Via Rocosa. Excellent smaller house property--vintage, mostly built with block--with commanding views toward the Joshua Tree National Park entrance. An exceptional horse property--with perhaps $100k in equestrian improvements, including regulation-sized dressage arena, professional barn with large pipe stalls, round arena, a perfect place for the horse lover who wants to be near the best trails in Joshua Tree. Property has so much potential in an area that all buyers are looking to be, so do not wait! Come see today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Spurr

Joshua Tree Realty License #01414588 Listed on: 04/30/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Tony Cipolla

Joshua Tree Realty License #01402504

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,589

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Value in Land

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Canyon
  • Desert
  • Rock

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Interior Block Wall

Interior Spaces

  • 1,004 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Wall Furnace
  • Conventional Septic

Additional Features

  • Horse Property
  • Horse Property Improved

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near a National Forest

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0104
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0589161280000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,589

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Most furnishings and appliances, yard art, etc.
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Not Maintained
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0589161280000
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1004.00
  • Interior Amenities: Block Walls
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 266.93
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Canyon, Desert, Rocks
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Propane, Wood Stove, Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Evaporative Cooling
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Blm/National Forest, Rural

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Horse Property Improved, Horse Property, Value In Land
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217800.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 217800.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 0104

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2021
Sold by
Harrison Joe W
Bought by
Georgia Duex Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2020
Closed on
Aug 24, 2020
Sold by
Watchorn Cynthia M and Watchorn Cynthia M
Bought by
Harrison Joe W
Seller's Agent
Madelaine LaVoie
Cherie Miller & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Shelley Hefner
Coldwell Banker Roadrunner
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.07%
Original Mortgage
$366,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2018
Sold by
Watchorw Cynthia M
Bought by
Watchorw Cynthia M and Watchorw Revocable L Cynthia M

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2015
Closed on
May 13, 2015
Sold by
Mchale Cheryl R
Bought by
Mau James Wt and Watchorn Cynthia M
Seller's Agent
Peter Spurr
Joshua Tree Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tony Cipolla
Joshua Tree Realty
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$268,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-3.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.79%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2001
Sold by
Ades Lola F
Bought by
Mchale Cheryl R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 1994
Sold by
Ades Loal F
Bought by
Ades Lola F
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $600,000 Fidelity National Ttl Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $268,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $60,000 Fidelity National Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $366,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/20/2024 09/20/24 Price Changed $799,000 -6.0% $796 / Sq Ft
05/24/2024 05/24/24 For Sale $850,000 +41.7% $847 / Sq Ft
10/21/2020 10/21/20 Sold $600,000 +9.1% $598 / Sq Ft
08/16/2020 08/16/20 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2020 08/13/20 For Sale $550,000 +105.2% $548 / Sq Ft
05/29/2015 05/29/15 Sold $268,000 -3.9% $267 / Sq Ft
05/07/2015 05/07/15 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2015 04/30/15 For Sale $279,000 -- $278 / 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
2025 $7,589 $649,460 $129,892 $519,568
2024 $7,589 $636,725 $127,345 $509,380
2023 $7,444 $624,240 $124,848 $499,392
2022 $7,294 $612,000 $122,400 $489,600
2021 $7,216 $600,000 $120,000 $480,000
2020 $3,744 $294,514 $58,902 $235,612
2019 $3,948 $288,739 $57,747 $230,992
2018 $3,748 $283,078 $56,615 $226,463
2017 $3,710 $277,528 $55,505 $222,023
2016 $3,648 $272,087 $54,417 $217,670
2015 $1,561 $114,430 $7,522 $106,908
2014 $1,548 $112,189 $7,375 $104,814
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT15091946

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0589-161-28