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Address
70089 Sonora, Mountain Center, CA
Price
$ 740,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#OC26045363
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyRiverside
- CityMountain Center
- Area Mountain Center
- NeighborhoodPinyon Crest (32607)
- Zip92561
- Style
- Year Built2017
- Price$ 740,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1680
- Lot Size2.3 Acres
Data Source:
California Regional MLS (CRMLS)
Property Description
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 an additional bedroom. Each room opens to a secluded courtyard featuring a traditional wood fired ofuro soaking tub, creating a peaceful retreat within the home. Interior finishes include polished concrete floors, level five plaster walls, vertical grain Douglas fir trim, solid wood doors, and clerestory windows with floor to ceiling glazing framing desert and mountain views. Energy efficient construction includes R-30 insulated walls with 10 inch insulated reinforced concrete mass walls, R-50 ceiling insulation, a sealed low air exchange envelope, and a 5 inch insulated concrete slab for thermal mass. Passive solar heating, passive cooling, hydronic floor heating in bedrooms, and built in air portals for optional portable air conditioning enhance comfort. Additional features include a detached two car garage with workshop space and a 10 by 12 greenhouse with off grid water and cooling systems for year round growing. A rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully designed modern desert residence that blends architectural minimalism with the beauty and serenity of the high desert.
| High School |
|---|
| Palm Springs High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 3/16/2026 | Listed $740,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 1680 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Heating | Fireplace(s),Wood |
| Cooling | None |
| Utilities | Electricity Connected,Water Connected |
| Possession | Close Plus 3 Days |
| HOA Fee | 217 |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Patio |
| Pool Features | None |
| Security Features | Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Fire Sprinkler System,Smoke Detector(s) |
| Year Built | 2017 |
| View | Mountain(s) |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Community Features | Rural |
| Additional Parcels Description | 635393006 |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Monthly |
| County | Riverside |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Association Amenities | Other |
| HOA | true |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Subdivision Name | Pinyon Crest (32607) |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Special Listing Conditions | Standard |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Do not use back gate, 74 to Carrizo rd, take a left on Pinyon crest, Scenic dr take a left and Sonora left |
| High School | Palm Springs |
| City | Mountain Center |
| Association Name | Pinyon Crest |
| Entry Location | Main |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| High School District | Desert Center Unified |
| Open Parking Spaces | 5 |
| Number Of Units Total | 1 |
| MLS Area | MNTC - Mountain Center |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 100188 |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional |
| Spa Features | Private |
| Property Attached Y/N | false |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | true |
| Lease Considered Y/N | false |
| Structure Type | House |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Tax Lot | 5 |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Single Family Residence |
| Expected Active Date | 2026-03-16 |
| PostalCity | MOUNTAIN CENTER |
Interior Features
| Fireplace Features | Living Room,Outside,Wood Burning |
|---|---|
| Total Stories | 1 |
| Common Walls | No Common Walls |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | false |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Window Features | Tinted Windows |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Laundry Features | Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry Room |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Entry Level | 1 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 3 |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 2 |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Door-Multi,Garage,Unpaved |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Front Yard |
| Water Source | Shared Well |
| Total Parking | 2 |
| Lot Size Area | 2.3 |
| Spa | true |
| Lot Size Acres | 2.3 |
| Private Pool | false |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 92561
Price
Year Built
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