Property Details
About this Property
Architecturally significant Desert Minimalist residence set within the dramatic high desert landscape of Pinyon Crest, approximately 20 minutes from El Paseo in Palm Desert. Situated on 2.3 acres and surrounded by National Forest, the property offers exceptional privacy and permanently protected mountain and desert views. At approximately 4,250 feet elevation, temperatures are typically 15 to 20 degrees cooler than the valley floor. The home is approached by a meandering driveway through native pinyon pine and juniper, arriving at a sheltered courtyard framed by two structures. The corten steel exterior requires no paint and was selected for longevity and fire resistance. Fire safety features include a full sprinkler system, 5,000 gallon water tank, and a highly insulated airtight building envelope. The main living space features a spacious great room combining kitchen, living, and sitting areas beneath a soaring roofline. A soapstone masonry wood burning heater provides radiant warmth, while expansive glazing and French doors connect the interior to a covered porch and private courtyard for seamless indoor outdoor living. The private wing includes a primary suite, a secondary bedroom, and a third flexible room currently used as a library or office that could easily serve as a
MLS Listing Information
MLS #
CROC26045363
MLS Source
California Regional MLS
Days on Site
1
Interior Features
Bedrooms
Primary Suite/Retreat
Appliances
Other
Fireplace
Living Room, Outside, Wood Burning
Laundry
In Laundry Room, Other
Cooling
None
Heating
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Pool
None, Spa - Private
Parking, School, and Other Information
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Other, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District
Desert Center Unified
High School District
Desert Center Unified
Sewer
Septic Tank
Water
Shared Well
HOA Fee
$217
HOA Fee Frequency
Monthly
Complex Amenities
Other
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Neighborhood: Local Demographics
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70089 Sonora is a Single Family Residence in Mountain Center, CA 92561. This 1,680 square foot property sits on a 2.3 Acres Lot and features 2 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $740,000 and was built in 2017. This address can also be written as 70089 Sonora, Mountain Center, CA 92561.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of March 17, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Jessica McAnallen, (760) 574-3915
