#SW25054125, Arwa Mahdai, Listing office: ROA California Inc

61849 Alta Mesa Dr Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Property details
About 61849 Alta Mesa Dr
This turnkey home offers the perfect blend of desert charm and modern comfort. The thoughtful layout, recent mechanical upgrades, and scenic location make it both a tranquil retreat and a wise investment. With easy access to hiking trails and the National Park, it’s ideal for those yearning for desert serenity without sacrificing convenience. Property is a short sale still needing approval on final acceptance price.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Interior: All Bedrooms Down
- Fireplace: None
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: No
- View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $375,000
- Price/SqFt: $216
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,197
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Front Yard
- Directions: gps
- Year Built: 1992
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,732 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.4017 Acres
- MLS Number: DW25134187
- MLS Name: CRMLS
- Office Name: Rubio Real Estate
- Office Phone: (310) 467-7189
- Listing Agent: Christopher Rubio
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
May 19, 2021 | Home Sold | $585,000 |
May 05, 2009 | Home Sold | $165,000 |
Dec 24, 1997 | Home Sold | $86,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $620,807 | $7,197 |
2023 | $608,634 | $7,197 |
2022 | $596,700 | $7,051 |
2021 | $196,300 | $2,453 |
2020 | $194,287 | $2,567 |
2019 | $190,477 | $2,382 |
2018 | $186,743 | $2,357 |
2017 | $183,082 | $2,316 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Friendly Hills Elementary School
Public District KG-6
1.2 mi
•7252 Sunny Vista Rd
4
Joshua Tree Elementary School
Public District KG-6
2.9 mi
•6051 Sunburst St
5
Onaga Elementary School
Public District KG-6
4.8 mi
•58001 Onaga Trl
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $24,040. Typical income of Joshua Tree, CA residents is less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 61849 Alta Mesa Dr
The listing price of 61849 Alta Mesa Dr property is $375,000.
The property 61849 Alta Mesa Dr is a house located in Joshua Tree, California, 92252.
Active Listing: 61849 Alta Mesa Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 61849 Alta Mesa Dr are: Friendly Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Joshua Tree Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Onaga Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), La Contenta Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Painted Hills Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Twentynine Palms Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Black Rock Alternative/Continuation (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Yucca Valley High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Twentynine Palms High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $7,197 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 19, 2021 for $585,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 61849 Alta Mesa Dr has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 61849 Alta Mesa Dr is 1,732 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 61849 Alta Mesa Dr is 1992.
This home is located at 61849 Alta Mesa Dr in Joshua Tree, CA and zip code 92252. This 1,732 square foot home, which was built in 1992, sits on a 0.40 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $375,000.
In May 2025 more than 2 listings in Joshua Tree, CA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 3 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 11 were sold below. Between April and May 2025, Joshua Tree, CA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 8.3%. Listings spent 159 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $368,000 during the same period.