Home | Riverside County | Mountain Center | 92561 | 70089 Sonora
MLS: CROC26045363 | Status: Contingent | Price: $740,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1,680 | 2.3 | 2017 |
Architecturally significant Desert Minimalist residence set within the dramatic high desert landscape of Pinyon Crest, approximately 20 minutes from El Paseo in Palm Desert. Situated on 2.3 acres and surrounded by National Forest, the property offers exceptional privacy and permanently protected mountain and desert views. At approximately 4,250 feet elevation, temperatures are typically 15 to 20 degrees cooler than the valley floor. The home is approached by a meandering driveway through native pinyon pine and juniper, arriving at a sheltered courtyard framed by two structures. The corten steel exterior requires no paint and was selected for longevity and fire resistance. Fire safety features include a full sprinkler system, 5,000 gallon water tank, and a highly insulated airtight building envelope. The main living space features a spacious great room combining kitchen, living, and sitting areas beneath a soaring roofline. A soapstone masonry wood burning heater provides radiant warmth, while expansive glazing and French doors connect the interior to a covered porch and private courtyard for seamless indoor outdoor living. The private wing includes a primary suite, a secondary bedroom, and a third flexible room currently used as a library or office that could easily serve as a
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | CROC26045363 |
| MLS Source | California Regional MLS |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Primary Suite/Retreat |
| Appliances | Other |
| Fireplace | Living Room, Outside, Wood Burning |
| Laundry | In Laundry Room, Other |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Fireplace |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Pool | None, Spa - Private |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Attached Garage, Other, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Desert Center Unified |
| High School District | Desert Center Unified |
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Water | Shared Well |
| HOA Fee | $217 |
| HOA Fee Frequency | Monthly |
| Complex Amenities | Other |
Jessica McAnallen
Compass
License #: 02105852
Phone: (760) 574-3915
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68597 Zurich Ave | $875,000 | 5 | 4 | 2,759 | Active |
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