Imagine waking up to sweeping, unobstructed views of El Paso from a home designed entirely around your vision. Located in the prestigious Sierra Crest community, famously known as 'Crazy Cat Mountain'. This distinctive view lot offers an exceptional opportunity to build a custom home in one of El Paso's most unique hillside settings. Sierra Crest offers the privacy and security of a gated community with 24/7 guarded security. Elevated above the city, the property offers a sense of privacy and separation while remaining conveniently accessible to Downtown El Paso, UTEP, Fort Bliss, and El Paso's Medical Center. For a buyer seeking a custom homesite where location, elevation, privacy, security, and an exceptional unobstructed view come together, this lot deserves serious consideration. The lot is ready. The view is exceptional. Bring your vision home to Sierra Crest.
Central El Paso, located between Downtown El Paso and Fort Bliss, is a historic and urban El Paso neighborhood with early-20th-century bungalows and a strong arts-and-academics pulse. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Mesa Street near Cincinnati Avenue, where coffee counters, local kitchens, and small galleries line the sidewalks. Iconic pillars include the Plaza Theatre, the El Paso Museum of Art, and the El Paso Community College Transmountain campus. Streets shift from brick storefront blocks to shaded residential pockets with porches and mature trees. Scenic drives and trailheads at nearby Franklin Mountains State Park add a rugged edge to the city grid. Sun Bowl and UTEP events bring a steady rhythm to evenings and weekends.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Lot of approximately 0.29 acres
Utilities
Water available at line
Sewer details available in remarks
Phone service available at line
Electric service available at line
Other utilities referenced in remarks
Sale and tax history for 8 Sierra Crest Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GEPARMLS #950559
Sep 6, 2026
Pending
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Sep 3, 2026
Listed
$150,000
GEPARMLS #949628
Aug 27, 2026
Relisted
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Aug 27, 2026
Price Changed
$150,000
Aug 20, 2026
Pending
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Aug 20, 2026
Listing Removed
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Aug 18, 2026
Listed
$130,000
GEPARMLS #913640
Mar 26, 2025
Pending
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Dec 16, 2024
Price Changed
$75,000
Dec 16, 2024
Listed
$7,500,000
GEPARMLS #878567
Dec 16, 2024
Listing Removed
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Nov 11, 2024
Price Changed
$75,000
Oct 16, 2024
Relisted
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Aug 21, 2024
Listing Removed
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Mar 23, 2023
Listed
$95,000
GEPARMLS #878516
Mar 23, 2023
Listing Removed
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Mar 22, 2023
Listed
$128,000
Public Records
Nov 18, 2022
Sold
*
GEPARMLS #718801
Dec 11, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jun 4, 2018
Price Changed
$41,000
May 25, 2018
Price Changed
$44,900
May 17, 2018
Price Changed
$45,000
Mar 20, 2018
Price Changed
$55,000
Apr 9, 2017
Listed
$85,000
GEPARMLS #328578
Dec 7, 2018
Listing Removed
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Aug 15, 2006
Listed
$95,000
GEPARMLS #328475
Dec 7, 2018
Listing Removed
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Aug 7, 2006
Listed
$95,000
Public Records
Dec 9, 2014
Sold
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Public Records
Apr 10, 2006
Sold
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Public Records
Mar 15, 1988
Sold
*
Public Records
Jun 21, 1984
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,067 (+22.2%)
2024
$873 (+12.6%)
2023
$775 (−30.1%)
$28,030
2022
$1,110 (+65.8%)
$37,498
2021
$670
$21,427
2020
$669 (+1.6%)
$21,427
2019
$659 (+2.7%)
$21,427
2018
$641 (+1.1%)
$21,427
2017
$634 (+5.2%)
$21,427
2016
$603 (+12.9%)
$21,427
2015
$534 (+0.2%)
$21,427
2014
$533
$21,427
Public record
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Lot size
0.29 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
El Paso County
APN
S36599900204500
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 100° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
El Paso, TX • 79902
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.9 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 8 Sierra Crest Dr
$144,827
$5,173 under list price of $150K
This home is pending
The seller has accepted an offer, and this property is now pending.