A unique opportunity to own a truly special property this beautifully designed house and landscape offers the best in desert living. The home is Owner/Architect designed with every detail considered. Situated on a one acre lot, every room opens onto stunning, unobstructed views of the desert and mountains. Placed on the site to provide complete privacy. Beautiful mature desert landscaping surrounds the house and enhances the experience of living with the desert. See Supplement for more Neighborhoods: DAGE Equipment: Fire Sprinklers, Garage Door Opener, Pool/Spa/Equipment Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Septic Installed Topography: LL
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
1.02 acresLot Size
$393Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Katherine King•DRE #01444867• Coldwell Banker Borrego
Bought with Rebecca Falk•DRE #01782674• Desert Way Realty
A unique opportunity to own a truly special property this beautifully designed house and landscape offers the best in desert living. The home is Owner/Architect designed with every detail considered. Situated on a one acre lot, every room opens onto stunning, unobstructed views of the desert and mountains. Placed on the site to provide complete privacy. Beautiful mature desert landscaping surrounds the house and enhances the experience of living with the desert. See Supplement for more
The home was featured in San Diego Home and Garden Magazine, and also featured on local home and garden tours. The gardens feature incredible mature, specimen plants, native desert plants, and citrus trees. A covered “outdoor-living room” connects the main house to a separate casita. The kitchen has an eat-in breakfast room and looks out to the pool and desert, and adjoins the outdoor room, creating the perfect living triangle. On cool nights enjoy a wood fire in the three sided fireplace that is open between the living room and dining room. Wake up to the desert in the master bedrooms which features floor-to-ceiling glass. Shower outdoors or indoors in the main bathroom, or relax in the soaking tub. The casita features a large bedroom, separate den, and full bath with walk-in shower. The house sleeps 8 comfortably, yet is cozy enough for 2. High quality materials were used in the construction such as Fleetwood Doors and Windows, Italian porcelain tile, Quartz countertops and custom designed cabinets, and custom closets. The house has a beautiful pool with spa and automatic pool cover. The home is energy and water efficient using solar hot water to heat the pool, solar photovoltaic panels for extra electric power, on-demand water heaters, and drip irrigation system for the landscaping - keeping heating, cooling, and water bills to a minimum. Priced well below the cost of land and construction. The more you experience this home, the more you discover how every detail was thought out to make it a truly special experience
Public Records
Dec 29, 2005
Sold
$200,000
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,283 (+2.1%)
$241,491 + $633,920
$875,411
2024
$9,090 (+2.1%)
$236,756 + $621,491
$858,247
2023
$8,900 (+1.5%)
$232,114 + $609,305
$841,419
2022
$8,768 (+1.8%)
$227,563 + $597,358
$824,921
2021
$8,614 (+0.3%)
$223,101 + $585,646
$808,747
2020
$8,587 (+7.7%)
$218,727 + $574,163
$792,890
2019
$7,972 (+2.1%)
$216,485 + $568,276
$784,761
2018
$7,811 (+2.0%)
$212,241 + $557,134
$769,375
2017
$7,656 (+61.6%)
$204,000 + $535,500
$739,500
2016
$4,737 (+1.1%)
$204,000 + $535,500
$739,500
2015
$4,687 (+2.7%)
$106,000 + $349,000
$455,000
2014
$4,565 (+3.5%)
$103,000 + $337,000
$440,000
2013
$4,412 (−0.1%)
$103,000 + $337,000
$440,000
2012
$4,416 (−5.4%)
$100,000 + $325,000
$425,000
2011
$4,671 (−9.9%)
$100,000 + $325,000
$425,000
2010
$5,182 (+1.1%)
$150,000 + $300,000
$450,000
2009
$5,127 (+364.7%)
$200,000 + $300,000
$500,000
2008
$1,103
$217,542 + $280,000
$497,542
Tax history for 136 Montezuma
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,283 (+2.1%)
$241,491 + $633,920
$875,411
2024
$9,090 (+2.1%)
$236,756 + $621,491
$858,247
2023
$8,900 (+1.5%)
$232,114 + $609,305
$841,419
2022
$8,768 (+1.8%)
$227,563 + $597,358
$824,921
2021
$8,614 (+0.3%)
$223,101 + $585,646
$808,747
2020
$8,587 (+7.7%)
$218,727 + $574,163
$792,890
2019
$7,972 (+2.1%)
$216,485 + $568,276
$784,761
2018
$7,811 (+2.0%)
$212,241 + $557,134
$769,375
2017
$7,656 (+61.6%)
$204,000 + $535,500
$739,500
2016
$4,737 (+1.1%)
$204,000 + $535,500
$739,500
2015
$4,687 (+2.7%)
$106,000 + $349,000
$455,000
2014
$4,565 (+3.5%)
$103,000 + $337,000
$440,000
2013
$4,412 (−0.1%)
$103,000 + $337,000
$440,000
2012
$4,416 (−5.4%)
$100,000 + $325,000
$425,000
2011
$4,671 (−9.9%)
$100,000 + $325,000
$425,000
2010
$5,182 (+1.1%)
$150,000 + $300,000
$450,000
2009
$5,127 (+364.7%)
$200,000 + $300,000
$500,000
2008
$1,103
$217,542 + $280,000
$497,542
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.02 Acres
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
2,687
Year built
2009
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1402121200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Propane Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Main Floor Bedroom
Heating Information
Electric, Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Roll
Fencing: Partial
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Stucco
Exterior Features
Pool Features: In Ground
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1402121200
Total # of Stories: 1
Location
Location Information
Latitude: 33.28920200
Longitude: -116.39890600
Other Subdivision Name: DAGE
Directions: Cross Street: Lazy S.
Subdivision Name: Borrego Springs
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,687
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: 2009
County: San Diego County
APN: 1402121200
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 51
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 51
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Katherine
List Agent Last Name: King
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Borrego
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Rebecca
Buyer Agent Last Name: Falk
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Desert Way Realty
Around this home
Schools
Borrego Springs Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
7/10
Borrego Springs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
4/10
Borrego Springs High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
11 days above 112° expected this year, 32 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
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