For Sale
$650,000
Est. $3,640/mo61579 Sun Terrace, Mountain Center, CA 92561
bed
3
Bedrooms
bathtub
2
Bathrooms
square_foot
2,001
Sq Ft
About this home
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.
Property Facts
bed
Bedrooms
3
bathtub
Bathrooms
2
square_foot
Square Feet
2,001
landscape
Lot Size
108,900 sqft
calendar_month
Year Built
1959
home_work
Property Type
Single Family Residence
timer
Days on Market
39
payments
HOA Fee
$150/mo
garage
Garage Total
0
fingerprint
MLS #
219149996PS
Interior Details
General Interior
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Utility Room
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Fireplace
Great Room, Wood Burning
Kitchen & Appliances
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater
Climate Control
Cooling
Zoned
Heating
Electric, Zoned
Parking
Total Parking Spaces
4
Carport Spaces
2
Parking Features
Detached Carport, Driveway, Unassigned
Exterior & Lot
Building & Construction
Security
Closed Circuit Cameras
Construction
Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Foam, Shingle
Lot & Grounds
Pool Features
Gunite, In Ground, Private
Spa Features
Gunite, Private
Sewer
Septic Tank
Water Source
Well
Community & HOA
Association Info
HOA Fee$150
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Market Insights
92561|Mountain Center
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