
Mountain Center, California 92561
This Mountain Retreat is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $524,000—positioned well below the $581,340 Fair Market Value by 9%. This valuation gap offers $57,340 in Instant Equity. The home features a Condition Rating of 3, highlighted by an Updated Kitchen and Panoramic Mountain Views. With a massive 3-acre lot, this property provides significant privacy and utility. It is an ideal acquisition for Owner-Occupants seeking a scenic lifestyle or Buy-and-Hold Investors looking for a unique, high-potential mountain asset.
Mountain retreat in Mountain Center on 3 acres. Updated kitchen, panoramic views, and $57k in instant equity. Perfect for nature lovers or investors.
Property is move-in ready.
While built in 1992, the property features a recently updated kitchen with modern stone countertops, subway tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The interior shows well-maintained finishes including newer flooring and updated bathroom vanities, making it move-in ready and functional.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 130680, living area = 1830.
Situated on a generous 3-acre parcel, this property offers significantly more space and privacy than typical 1-acre neighboring lots, providing ample room for animals, gardening, or outdoor recreation.
The home features a tastefully updated kitchen with stone countertops, subway tile, and stainless steel appliances, complemented by vaulted ceilings and central heating and cooling for modern comfort.
The property was recently sold within the past year on 2026-04-09. The sold price is $300,000.00.
Located approximately 30 minutes from Palm Desert and over 9 miles from the nearest schools, the property's seclusion may pose a challenge for those requiring frequent access to urban amenities or short commutes.
As a rural property, buyers must independently verify critical infrastructure such as the water source, zoning for horse use, and permit history, which may involve additional investigative steps.
Set on 3 acres in Mountain Center, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath mountain retreat offers privacy, views, and room to spread out. The home sits with additional south and west acreage included, creating more space and separation than many nearby 1-acre properties. Features include approximately 1,830 sq ft of living space, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, central heating and cooling, an attached 2-car garage, interior laundry, and multiple porch/deck areas for taking in the mountain and desert views. The updated kitchen offers stone counters, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel range, and views from the kitchen windows. Primary bedroom has private deck access with expansive views. Rural high-desert setting approximately 30 minutes from Palm Desert. Property includes mature trees, usable outdoor space, and room for animals/gardening; buyer to verify zoning, horse use, utilities, water source, permits, square footage, lot size, schools, and all property information.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 9.5 mi
Grades 6-8 • 13.0 mi
Grades 9-12 • 13.4 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 | 88% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 3.0 | 44% |
| Square foot | 1,830 | 1,987 | 44% |
| Lot Size | 130,680 | 111,513.5 | 63% |
| Price | $499.0K | $542.5K | 44% |
| Price per sq ft | $273 | $278 | 44% |
| Built year | 1992 | 1993 | 50% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 38 | 227 | 6% |
May 28, 2026
$499,000
$524,000
-5% Price Drop
Initial Listing
May 7, 2026
$524,000
Initial Listing
Apr 9, 2026
$300,000
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Feb 20, 2018
$350,000
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Jul 19, 2012
$90,000
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