$840,000
SOLD MAR 31, 2025
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,724 Sq Ft
4.63 Acres

Recently Sold

$487 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

125 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Mountain View
  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • 4.63 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of March 2025

Zen House - Midcentury Modern Retreat with 5-Star Reviews in the coveted Joshua Tree Highlands.
Nestled high on a boulder-filled hillside and spanning nearly five acres, Zen House offers a serene, luxurious escape with panoramic views of Joshua Tree National Park. This authentic, completely remodeled midcentury modern home boasts an open floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, providing the perfect blend of modern amenities and natural beauty.
Key Features: Breathtaking Views: Unobstructed vistas of the desert landscape in every direction.
Multiple Outdoor Spaces: Enjoy numerous, comfortable patios surrounded by native landscaping, a shaded courtyard with BBQ, and outdoor dining areas perfect for entertaining.
Relax and Unwind: Soak under the stars in the Jacuzzi hot tub or enjoy a refreshing rinse in the outdoor shower.
Luxurious Interior: Light-filled with a remodeled kitchen featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and custom white birch cabinetry; all bathrooms are recently remodeled, featuring custom fixtures and a master bath with 6' soaking tub and boulder views.
Modern Convenience: High-speed internet with a WiFi mesh network covers the entire property, making it ideal for remote work.
This tranquil home is only a short 10-minute drive to the entrance of Joshua Tree National Park and just 8 minutes to the vibrant village of Joshua Tree, known for its galleries, shops, and restaurants. Zen House has been a highly rated rental property on Airbnb and VRBO, consistently earning 5-star reviews.
ADU Potential: For those interested in expanding, the property includes approved architectural plans for an 800+ sq. ft. Accessory Dwelling Unit. Utilities have already been upgraded with a new water line, electric line, and 400-amp panel to accommodate the ADU. Experience desert living at its finest with Zen House—a peaceful retreat with endless possibilities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jaime Queen

Joshua Tree Realty Brokerage Phone: 760-413-4064 License #01739072

Last Buyer's Agent

Jaime Queen

Joshua Tree Realty Brokerage Phone: 760-413-4064 License #01739072

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,746

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 4.63 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Property is zoned JT/RL

Interior Spaces

  • 1,724 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Pool

  • Above Ground Spa

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • Central Air
  • Conventional Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0589171240000
  • $1,064 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,746

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RL
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0589171240000
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1724.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: East
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 487.24
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down
  • Spa Features: Above Ground

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, High Efficiency
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Rural

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 201682.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.6300
  • Latitude Manual: 34.09299900

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 201682.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.19
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1064.00

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Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Sold $840,000 -8.5% $487 / Sq Ft
10/18/2024 10/18/24 For Sale $918,000 +124.0% $532 / Sq Ft
12/29/2016 12/29/16 Sold $409,900 0.0% $238 / Sq Ft
11/17/2016 11/17/16 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2016 11/08/16 For Sale $409,900 -- $238 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $5,746 $466,396 $170,675 $295,721
2023 $5,636 $457,251 $167,328 $289,923
2022 $5,524 $448,285 $164,047 $284,238
2021 $5,463 $439,495 $160,830 $278,665
2020 $5,422 $434,989 $159,181 $275,808
2019 $5,768 $426,460 $156,060 $270,400
2018 $5,545 $418,098 $153,000 $265,098
2017 $1,803 $121,839 $33,108 $88,731
2016 $1,775 $119,450 $32,459 $86,991
2015 $1,741 $117,655 $31,971 $85,684
2014 $1,728 $115,351 $31,345 $84,006
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $672,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $296,840 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $840,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Grant Deed $410,000 Title 365 Company
Grant Deed $92,000 First American Title Ins Co
Grant Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT24215812

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0589-171-24