
Mountain Center, California 92561
Analysis of 68597 Zurich Avenue, Mountain Center, California 92561 is currently available with a list price of $875,000. The property maintains a Excellent Condition Rating (95/100), indicating excellent structural integrity and modern finishes throughout. This turnkey property requires minimal updates and is ready for immediate occupancy. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Mountain Center Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
This property was completed in 2023, meeting the highest standards for new construction. The interior features high-end modern finishes, including a gourmet kitchen with a waterfall quartz island and stainless steel appliances, large-format polished tile flooring throughout, and contemporary bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers. The home is equipped with modern energy-efficient systems, including owned solar panels, dual-pane Low-E windows, and a fire sprinkler system, showing no signs of wear or deferred maintenance.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 43560, living area = 2759.
Completed in 2023, this home offers contemporary styling with high-end energy-efficient features, including owned solar panels, dual-pane Low-E windows, and a dedicated fire prevention sprinkler system.
Perched at a 4,000-foot elevation, the property boasts unrivaled views of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains while enjoying temperatures averaging 20 degrees cooler than the desert floor.
The property is situated approximately 25 minutes from major urban amenities in Palm Desert, and local schools are located between 9 and 14 miles away, which may be inconvenient for some families.
Significant price reductions from the initial listing price of $1.288M down to $875,000 suggest a potential struggle to find the right buyer profile for this specific niche market.
Exceptional modern style, spacious 5 bedroom, 4 bath home, with additional large bonus room that could be additional bedroom, offers a perfect balance of luxury, style and comfort, boasting unrivaled panoramic views of the nearby majestic Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountain Ranges ~ Step inside to the light filled open floor plan where large french doors seamlessly blend the outdoor and indoor living spaces, an entertainer's delight ~ Peace and tranquility abound in this semi rural location, just 25 minutes up from Palm Desert's vast array of world class dining, shopping, famous sports and music venues and wonderful medical facilities and schools ~ At a 4,000' elevation you will enjoy a mild 4 season climate, with a more comfortable summer temperature averaging 20 degrees lower than the desert floor ~ This beautiful home was completed in 2023, giving you all the new home benefits, including energy efficiency, solar panels (owned), state of the art security features; Fire prevention features including a dedicated water system for the fire sprinklers throughout, all windows and french doors are dual pane Low-E, efficient heating and cooling system's keep you comfortable 365 days a year and enjoy the convenience of remote start features from your phone ~ The home is 2759 sq', the garage 756sq', the property is a fully fenced and gated 1 acre corner parcel, all usable with beautiful hardscape, leaving plenty of additional space for horses, gardening, great area for dogs ~ A great place to come home to, slow down, relax and enjoy your life ~
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 9.4 mi
Grades 6-8 • 12.8 mi
Grades 9-12 • 13.2 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 | 87% |
| Baths | 4.0 | 3.0 | 73% |
| Square foot | 2,759 | 1,984 | 73% |
| Lot Size | 43,560 | 113,256 | 27% |
| Price | $875.0K | $545.0K | 67% |
| Price per sq ft | $317 | $293 | 53% |
| Built year | 2023 | 1990 | 93% |
| HOA | $0 | $83 | 47% |
| Days on market | 403 | 218 | 93% |
Mar 14, 2026
$875,000
$928,000
-6% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Feb 4, 2026
$928,000
$999,988
-7% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Dec 17, 2025
$999,988
$1,138,000
-12% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Sep 13, 2025
$1,138,000
Initial Listing
Mar 15, 2025
$1,288,000
Initial Listing