61579 Sun Terrace, Mountain Center, CA 92561

Mountain Center
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61579 Sun Terrace,Mountain Center, CA 92561
$599,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,001 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: ryan cummings, john e moore
Office: sotheby's international realty
MLS#:219149996
Source:CA_DAMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$599,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$299.35
  • Monthly HOA dues:$150

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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1959
  • Subdivision & Development:Pinyon Crest
  • Listing ID #:219149996
  • Added:78 day(s) ago
  • Updated:September 24, 2026 at 02:36 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Flooring:Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Description:Dining Area, Living/Dining Combo
  • Bathrooms Description:Remodeled, Shower Stall
  • Kitchen Description:Range Hood, Skylight(s), Stainless Counters
  • Living area:2,001 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Air Conditioning, Zoned
  • Heating:Electric, Zoned

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Foam, Shingle
  • Year built:1959
  • Building area:2,001 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:2.5 Acres
  • Lot Features:Hilltop, Private Road, Raw Land, Single Lot
  • Architectural Style:Mid Century
  • Construction Materials:Stucco, Wood
  • Foundation Description:Slab
  • Levels:1 Story, One Level

Utilities

  • Water:Well
  • Sewer:Septic Tank

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$599,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$299.35

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry features:Laundry Area
  • Amenities:Closed Circuit Camera(s), Drapes, French - Mullioned Windows, Furnished, Skylight(s), Tinted Windows
  • Pool features:Gunite, In Ground, Private

Parking

  • Parking description:Detached Carport, Driveway, Unassigned
  • Carport spaces:2
Based on information from the California Desert Association of REALTORS® as of September 24, 2026. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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