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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,001 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 10 hours ago
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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, 61597 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.

Full Property Details for 61579 Sun Terrace

General

  • Price: $650,000
  • HOA FEE: $150/month
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Desert_Area_Palm_Springs
  • MLS ID: 219149996
  • Updated: 7/8/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Great Room, Service Entrance, Utility
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Great Room, Wood
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area, Living/Dining Combo, Kitchen Island
  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Washer, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Furnished: Yes
  • Furnishings: Furnished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Other, Ceramic Tile
  • Windows/Treatment: Drapes, Tinted Windows, Skylight(s), French - Mullioned

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Remodeled, Shower Stall

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: Remodeled, Stainless Counters, Skylight(s)
  • Laundry: Laundry Area

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: Other
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Private, Private, Private
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa Description: Gunite, Private
  • Security/Safety: Closed Circuit Camera(s)

Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 4
  • Parking: RV Access/Parking, Detached Carport, Driveway, Unassigned

Location

  • Area: 326 - Mtn Center, Pinyon Pines, Garner Valley
  • County: Riverside
  • Subdivision: Pinyon Crest
  • Cross Streets: HWY 74
  • Direction Faces: Front Door Faces West, Leisure Faces North, Leisure Faces South

Community

  • Association: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Zoned
  • Heating Type: Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Electricity
  • Water Heater: Water Heater Unit

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Mid Century
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco, Wood
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Foam, Shingle Roof
  • Doors: Sliding Doors
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Square Feet: 2,001
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Other
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Updated/Remodeled, Cosmetic Repair

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Accessory Buildings

Lot Features

  • Mountain views: Yes
  • Lot Size (Acres): 2.5
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 108,900
  • Lot Size Source: Builder
  • Lot Description: Raw Land, Single Lot
  • Fencing (Description): None

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $324
  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
  • Assoc Fee /Month: $150
  • Terms: Conventional, Submit, Cash to New Loan, Cash

Disclosures and Reports

  • APN: 635370019

Listed by Sotheby's International Realty, Ryan Cummings and Sotheby's International Realty, John E Moore

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    Sotheby's International Realty

  • John E Moore

    Sotheby's International Realty

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Schools serving 61579 Sun Terrace

School District:Palm Springs Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Rancho Mirage Elementary School
42-985 Indian Trail Rd., Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
K-59.2 mi
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
34-603 Plumley Rd., Cathedral City, CA 92234
6-813.1 mi
Cathedral City High School
69250 Dinah Shore Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234
9-1213.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 61579 Sun Terrace Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
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7/06/2026
Listed
$650,000
364.29%
MLS
12/20/2010
Sold
$140,000
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Tax History for 61579 Sun Terrace

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,330
—
$179,349
2%
2024
$2,337
-1%
$175,833
2%
2023
$2,357
1%
$172,386
2%
2022
$2,324
3%
$169,007
2%
2021
$2,259
6%
$165,694
1%
2020
$2,127
3%
$163,996
2%
2019
$2,071
3%
$160,781
2%
2018
$2,013
2%
$157,629
2%
2017
$1,964
3%
$154,539
2%
2016
$1,906
2%
$151,509
2%
2015
$1,864
1%
$149,236
2%
2014
$1,848
-1%
$146,314
—
2013
$1,874
—
$145,655
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