$689,000
SOLD OCT 25, 2024

8672 Via Rocosa Rd Joshua Tree, CA 92252

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,576 Sq Ft
2.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$437 Per Sq Ft

344 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Near a National Forest
  • Living Room with Attached Deck

About This Home

As of October 2024

BACK with a BETTER PRICE! BEST LOCATION--the Joshua Tree Highlands--enchanting Desert Haven! Situated in one of Joshua Tree’s most desirable locales, this sun-kissed 2.5-acre oasis, nestled at the base of jutting hills and ensconced in desert wilderness, enjoys sweeping panoramic views.
Offering practical comforts in a well-appointed setting, this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with bonus guest quarters encompasses nearly 1,600 square feet of living space. Recently renovated, it now showcases contemporary tile flooring, upgraded bathrooms, and stainless steel appliances, striking quartz countertops, modern cabinetry, and a welcoming breakfast bar with pendant lights that infuses the chef's kitchen with a clean, sophisticated ambiance. Also upgraded to include a powerful and energy-efficient mini-split HVAC system, ensuring year-round comfort! The kitchen seamlessly flows into a large entertainment space, where the dining and living areas enjoy natural light streaming through a bank of windows. This vision continues with charming built-in cabinets and shelves, along with a cozy wood-burning stove that provides a perfect respite during the winter evenings. Indoor / outdoor living a plus! The covered deck and expansive concrete patio offer ample room for gatherings. This property presents the ultimate in storage options, with an attached 2-car garage, an additional 2-car garage, a spacious two-door 800 sq foot studio workshop or RV storage, as well as a steel shipping container. Whether you are an enthusiast or simply require extra space, this home has it all. An electric vehicle (EV) charger has also been thoughtfully added to accommodate a sustainable lifestyle. Awaken to the delightful sound of gabbling quail right outside your window, setting the tone for a peaceful day ahead. Savor your morning coffee on the deck while gazing upon remarkable vistas and observing jackrabbits darting by. Hike to the nearby National Park, immersing yourself in the raw beauty of the desert. Later, invite friends to share in the stunning desert sunsets that paint the horizon with dramatic shades of pink and orange.
This captivating desert jewel is the perfect sanctuary. Ideal for full-time living or as a superb weekend getaway, this home comes fully furnished. In this highly coveted area, properties are always in demand. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this extraordinary home for yourself; an incredible value, come see it today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Spurr

Joshua Tree Realty Brokerage Phone: 760-861-5895 License #01414588 Listed on: 10/26/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Unknown Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,341

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Rural Setting
  • South Facing Home
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Property is zoned JT/RL

Parking

  • 8 Car Attached Garage
  • Pull-through
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain
  • Desert
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood
  • Rock

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Combination Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Elastomeric Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,576 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Propane Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Conventional Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0589161170000
  • $993 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near a National Forest
  • Foothills

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,341

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

8

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Appliances, furnishings, storage container.
  • Other Phone Description: Joshua Tree Off
  • Other Phone Number: 760-366-7600
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Not Maintained
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RL
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0589161170000
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1576.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: sout side
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Living Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Free Standing
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 437.18
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Quartz Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Foundation: Combination, Slab
  • View: Desert, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic, Rocks
  • Fence: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Deck, Patio, Slab, Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition, Elastomeric, Other
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 8.00
  • Number Remotes: 4
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Unpaved, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Rear, Garage - Single Door, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Pull-through
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Propane Range, Propane Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
  • Heating Type: Ductless, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Propane Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Ductless, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 108900.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.5000
  • Latitude Manual: 34.09458900

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 108900.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.19
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 993.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 26, 2023
Closed on
Oct 18, 2024
Sold by
Jnk Realty Llc
Bought by
Marisa E Howard Survivors Trust and Howard
Seller's Agent
Peter Spurr
Joshua Tree Realty
Buyer's Agent
Unknown Member
List Price
$689,000
Sold Price
$689,000
Views
531
Current Estimated Value
$762,112

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$73,112
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2021
Sold by
Nam Ki Sung and Nam Nina Youngnan
Bought by
Jnk Realty Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2002
Sold by
Fami Seelig Michael and Fami Robert Eugene Haynie 1992
Bought by
Hartness Daniel L and Hartness Maureen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
6.51%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $689,000 Corinthian Title
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $145,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $138,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $148,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $108,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/25/2024 10/25/24 Sold $689,000 0.0% $437 / Sq Ft
10/04/2024 10/04/24 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2024 09/04/24 Price Changed $689,000 0.0% $437 / Sq Ft
09/04/2024 09/04/24 For Sale $689,000 0.0% $437 / Sq Ft
03/15/2024 03/15/24 Off Market $689,000 -- --
10/26/2023 10/26/23 For Sale $777,000 +55.4% $493 / Sq Ft
08/31/2020 08/31/20 Sold $500,000 -8.9% $317 / Sq Ft
07/16/2020 07/16/20 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2020 06/13/20 For Sale $549,000 -- $348 / 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 $6,341 $689,000 $137,800 $551,200
2024 $6,341 $530,604 $106,121 $424,483
2023 $6,219 $520,200 $104,040 $416,160
2022 $6,093 $510,000 $102,000 $408,000
2021 $6,027 $500,000 $100,000 $400,000
2020 $2,443 $192,027 $33,108 $158,919
2019 $2,576 $188,262 $32,459 $155,803
2018 $2,391 $184,571 $31,823 $152,748
2017 $2,282 $173,100 $43,000 $130,100
2016 $2,162 $163,300 $40,600 $122,700
2015 $2,069 $157,000 $39,000 $118,000
2014 $2,191 $165,000 $41,000 $124,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT23194600

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0589-161-17