61579 Sun Terrace, Mountain Center, CA 92561

$650,000
3
BD
2
BA
2,001
SqFt

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List Price
$650,000
Status
ACTIVE
MLS#
219149996
Year Built
1959
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living Sq. Ft
2,001
Lot Size
108,900
Days on Market
21
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Style
Mid-Century Modern
Stories
1
Neighborhood
Pinyon Crest

Property Description

Perched high above the Coachella Valley in the historic mountain community of Pinyon Crest, this authentic 1959 mid-century residence offers a rare opportunity to own one of the area's earliest architectural homes. Built years before Frank Sinatra chose these mountains for his famed Villa Maggio retreat, the home represents the beginning of Pinyon Crest's legacy as a secluded escape for those seeking privacy, cooler temperatures, and extraordinary natural beauty. Set on approximately 2.5 private acres, the property captures sweeping, nearly 360-degree views spanning the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains, the Coachella Valley, and the surrounding high desert landscape. Just twenty minutes from El Paseo in Palm Desert, it feels remarkably removed from the pace of everyday life. Designed around the principles that define timeless mid-century architecture, the home embraces its surroundings through expansive walls of glass, oversized sliding doors, and thoughtfully positioned living spaces that invite the outdoors in. Exposed wood beam ceilings, warm natural materials, and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling masonry fireplace create an atmosphere that is both striking and welcoming. Thoughtfully updated while respecting its architectural character, the interiors remain intentionally understated, allowing the home's greatest feature--the ever-changing landscape beyond every window-- to take center stage. Spacious bedrooms, open living areas, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow make the home equally suited as a full-time residence, weekend retreat, or seasonal escape. Outside, the private pool and spa overlook one of Southern California's most captivating mountain settings, where brilliant sunsets give way to star-filled skies and the silence is interrupted only by the sounds of nature. Rich in history, grounded in architecture, and surrounded by remarkable beauty, 61579 Sun Terrace is more than a home-- it's a place to slow down, reconnect, and experience a side of the desert that few ever discover.

Additional Information

Land Lease Type
Fee
HOA Fee
Yes
HOA
150
Frequency
Monthly
Association Amenities
Other
Other Buildings
Accessory Bldgs
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Range
Pool
Yes
Pool Description
Private, Gunite, In Ground
Spa
Yes
Heat
Electric, Zoned
Cooling
Air Conditioning, Zoned
View
City Lights, City, Canyon, Desert, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Valley
Parking
RV Access/Parking, Detached Carport, Unassigned, Driveway
Sewer
Septic Tank
Water
Well

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Listing courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty.