Own an iconic geodesic dome home in Pinyon Crest, just 20 minutes from El Paseo in Palm Desert. Set on 1.03 acres with stunning mountain views, this classic R. Buckminster Fuller design features a natural rock fireplace, custom stained glass, and abundant natural light. Enjoy a fenced yard, deck, spa, and ample space for outdoor living and development potential. The HOA maintains community-owned wells, providing fresh, clean water to all residents, graded roads, mailboxes and locking back gates for security and privacy. Pinyon Crest is a national monument and wildlife habitat, 10-20 cooler than the desert cities below. Home is being sold ''as-is, where-is'' and priced to sell--an outstanding opportunity to purchase in this unique mountain community.
For sale
Listing Provided by: Compass
Price cut: $5K (1/19)
$324,000
61740 Rancho Rd #235, Mountain Center, CA 92561
3beds
2,420sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
1.03 Acres Lot
$321,100 Zestimate®
$134/sqft
$182/mo HOA
What's special
Fenced yardNatural rock fireplaceAbundant natural lightCustom stained glassStunning mountain views
- 233 days |
- 1,698 |
- 114 |
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Listing Provided by:
Jennifer Beron DRE #01379368 760-880-7089,
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219134594DA
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Other
Bathroom
- Features: Separate Shower, Tile Counters
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Microwave
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Masonry
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,420 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Other
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 1.03 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 635392003
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle,Wood
Condition
- Fixer,Repairs Cosmetic
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Pinyon Crest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $91 monthly
- Second HOA fee: $545 semi-annually
Location
- Region: Mountain Center
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $134/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $259,352
- Annual tax amount: $3,383
- Date on market: 8/29/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
Estimated market value
$321,100
$305,000 - $337,000
$3,388/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/19/2026 | Price change | $324,000-1.5%$134/sqft |
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| 12/19/2025 | Price change | $329,000-9.6%$136/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $364,000+44.2%$150/sqft |
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| 2/8/2019 | Sold | $252,500-9.8%$104/sqft |
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| 2/5/2019 | Pending sale | $280,000$116/sqft |
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| 2/4/2019 | Listed for sale | $280,000$116/sqft |
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| 2/4/2019 | Pending sale | $280,000$116/sqft |
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| 8/23/2018 | Price change | $280,000-20%$116/sqft |
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| 8/8/2018 | Price change | $350,000-6.7%$145/sqft |
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| 6/18/2018 | Listed for sale | $375,000$155/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,383 -0.8% | $259,352 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,410 -1% | $254,268 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,443 +1.4% | $249,284 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,397 +2.6% | $244,397 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,310 +6% | $239,606 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,124 | $237,150 -9.7% |
| 2019 | -- | $262,701 +104.2% |
| 2018 | $1,652 +2.7% | $128,645 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,608 | $126,123 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,608 +5% | $123,651 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,532 +0.8% | $121,796 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,519 | $119,413 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $118,874 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $116,544 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $114,260 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $113,409 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $113,680 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $111,452 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $109,268 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $107,127 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $105,028 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $101,083 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $99,102 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,083 +2.4% | $97,160 +2% |
| 2000 | $1,057 | $95,256 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$2,045/mo
Principal & interest
$1547
Property taxes
$316
HOA Fees
$182
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Neighborhood: 92561
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Rancho Mirage Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 9.8 mi
- 4/10Nellie N. Coffman Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 13.6 mi
- 4/10Cathedral City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 14.1 mi
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- California
- Riverside County
- Mountain Center
- 92561
- 61740 Rancho Rd Unit 235
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