Back on the market after buyer failed to perform. Location! Beautiful Spa Zone view residence with open floor plan and some upgrades in the exclusive Highlands neighborhood of the Spa City, Desert Hot Springs. Indoor-Outdoor living with walls of glass, vistas from every room, a 2-yr old insulated roof and modern/energy efficient windows, appliances and fixtures. Travertine and tile floors, wood-burning fireplace, with vintage touches and new appliances, including new bathroom vanities and sinks. Enjoy privacy on the elevated corner lot, with lush manicured mature landscaping. From your covered veranda the expansive view of Palm Springs far below from the airport to the San Gorgonio pass features Mt. San Jacinto bursting out center frame. Pet-safe gated and fenced front and back yards, with more gorgeous views of Mt. San Gorgonio from the Sundance Marin spa in the back yard! Plenty of room in backyard for grotto style pool, already designed by architect homeowner. Fully irrigated with towering Mesquite, Olive, and flowering native plants, attracting many birds and butterflies to enhance the unobstructed view that feels like it's just for you and your loved ones! Large kitchen with original oak cabinets and built-in wall unit in the adjacent dining area, vintage 40" 6-burner Dacor gas cooktop and Thermador range hood with warming lights, Bosch double oven and dishwasher. Newer HVAC and water heater, Samsung Stack washer and dryer. Natural wood trim, doors and closets give this home a Desert Ranch feel, and the floorplan is open and easy, with two large ensuite bedrooms, one with French Doors and a sliding door to the views, making this residence a natural fit if you plan to make a vacation rental, or work from home. Extra space in the living room makes another great dedicated office space or could be made into third bedroom. The oversized attached two-car garage has a convenient work bench with doors and shelves below and plenty of outlets, plus a great storage closet at the rear. Monitored alarm system, wired for high-speed internet and cable. This gem is ready for your next full-time, seasonal, or vacation rental residence, call or text for showing! Inquire about Seller credit to lower your interest rate!
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$236Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kevin Murphy•DRE #02141162• HomeSmart
•323-972-4583 (agent)
•kazmurphy23@gmail.com (agent)
Bought with Kevin Chartrand•DRE #01469784• Morongo Valley Realty
Charm and personality on an elevated and oversized Corner Lot, high up on a hill in the Desert Highlands, overlooking the panoramic views of the mountains and city below. 2 full bedrooms, 2 baths, plus a den all come complete with travertine and ceramic tile with rich wood custom cabinetry. Sliding glass doors open up on both sides of the home easy for the indoor/outdoor living lifestyle and easy access to the sweeping views of the whole valley below. Entertain with the gourmet chef's 6 burner cooktop and double oven. Just 15 minutes from Palm Springs at a great price
GPSMLS #213006400
Jan 7, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Dec 14, 2013
Price Changed
$159,000
$96/sq ft
Dec 2, 2013
Listed
$164,900
$100/sq ft
GPSMLS #21349449
Apr 13, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 2009
Price Changed
$60,000
$36/sq ft
Apr 7, 2009
Relisted
—
Jan 23, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jan 21, 2009
Listed
$65,000
$39/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 21, 2003
Sold
$199,500
$120/sq ft
GPSMLS #41152274
Mar 29, 2003
Sold
$199,500
$120/sq ft
Mar 1, 2003
Listed
$199,500
$120/sq ft
PALM #41144182
Mar 1, 2003
Delisted
—
Nov 1, 2002
Listed
*
Public Records
Dec 13, 2000
Sold
$104,500
$63/sq ft
GPSMLS #4905963
Dec 5, 2000
Sold
$105,000
$63/sq ft
Sep 10, 2000
Listed
$114,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 5, 1990
Sold
$122,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,097 (+46.0%)
$57,375 + $325,125
$382,500
2024
$3,491 (−0.6%)
$57,375 + $325,125
$382,500
2023
$3,514 (+2.3%)
$35,326 + $200,200
$235,526
2022
$3,434 (+4.1%)
$34,634 + $196,275
$230,909
2021
$3,300 (+4.3%)
$33,955 + $192,427
$226,382
2020
$3,164 (+2.0%)
$33,290 + $188,654
$221,944
2019
$3,100 (+2.6%)
$32,949 + $186,720
$219,669
2018
$3,022 (+96.7%)
$32,303 + $183,059
$215,362
2017
$1,536 (+2.9%)
$17,748 + $65,460
$83,208
2016
$1,493 (+3.5%)
$17,748 + $65,460
$83,208
2015
$1,443 (+1.5%)
$17,400 + $64,177
$81,577
2014
$1,422 (−0.8%)
$16,805 + $61,977
$78,782
2013
$1,433 (+4.1%)
$16,805 + $61,977
$78,782
2012
$1,376 (+2.5%)
$16,730 + $61,698
$78,428
2011
$1,343 (+22.4%)
$16,402 + $60,489
$76,891
2010
$1,097 (−15.1%)
$16,081 + $59,303
$75,384
2009
$1,292 (−61.8%)
$32,422 + $60,855
$93,277
2008
$3,381
$18,000 + $73,000
$91,000
Tax history for 68020 Monterico Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,097 (+46.0%)
$57,375 + $325,125
$382,500
2024
$3,491 (−0.6%)
$57,375 + $325,125
$382,500
2023
$3,514 (+2.3%)
$35,326 + $200,200
$235,526
2022
$3,434 (+4.1%)
$34,634 + $196,275
$230,909
2021
$3,300 (+4.3%)
$33,955 + $192,427
$226,382
2020
$3,164 (+2.0%)
$33,290 + $188,654
$221,944
2019
$3,100 (+2.6%)
$32,949 + $186,720
$219,669
2018
$3,022 (+96.7%)
$32,303 + $183,059
$215,362
2017
$1,536 (+2.9%)
$17,748 + $65,460
$83,208
2016
$1,493 (+3.5%)
$17,748 + $65,460
$83,208
2015
$1,443 (+1.5%)
$17,400 + $64,177
$81,577
2014
$1,422 (−0.8%)
$16,805 + $61,977
$78,782
2013
$1,433 (+4.1%)
$16,805 + $61,977
$78,782
2012
$1,376 (+2.5%)
$16,730 + $61,698
$78,428
2011
$1,343 (+22.4%)
$16,402 + $60,489
$76,891
2010
$1,097 (−15.1%)
$16,081 + $59,303
$75,384
2009
$1,292 (−61.8%)
$32,422 + $60,855
$93,277
2008
$3,381
$18,000 + $73,000
$91,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
15,682
Year renovated
2026
Sq. Ft.
1,657
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
644061003
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
No
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Mar 1, 2026.
R-L
Residential Low District
The district is intended to promote the development of low-density, single-family residential uses at a maximum density of 6 dwelling units per acre. Clustered development can occur and is encouraged where needed to respect on-site natural resource areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Garage
Driveway - Concrete, 2 Car Garage, Garage Is Attached
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 4
# of Open Other Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
2 Master Bedrooms, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom
Patio Features: Concrete Slab, Covered, Covered Porch, Porch - Front
Other Structural Features: French Doors, Partial Copper Plumbing, Slab, Sliding Glass Doors
Pool Information
Other Spa
Property Information
Land Lease Type: Fee
Property Type: Residential Single-Family
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Land Information
Other Structures: None
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 15,682
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Zoning: R1
Special Zoning: None
Lot Location: City, Hilltop, Near Public Transit, Patio Home, Corner Lot
Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Lot Shape-Rectangular, Misting System, Secluded, Single Lot, Street Asphalt, Utilities - Overhead, Wooded, Yard, Exterior Security Lights