61579 Sun Terrace
Mountain Center, CA 92561
Listing broker / agent: Sotheby's International Realty · Ryan Cummings · CRMLS
MLS # 219149996PS · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 07:07 UTC
About this property
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 spaces that invite the outdoors in. Exposed wood beam ceilings, warm natural materials, and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling masonry fireplace create an atmosphere that is both striking and welcoming.Thoughtfully updated while respecting its architectural character, the interiors remain intentionally understated, allowing the home's greatest feature--the ever-changing landscape beyond every window-- to take center stage. Spacious bedrooms, open living areas, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow make the home equally suited as a full-time residence, weekend retreat, or seasonal escape.Outside, the private pool and spa overlook one of Southern California's most captivating mountain settings, where brilliant sunsets give way to star-filled skies and the silence is interrupted only by the sounds of nature.Rich in history, grounded in architecture, and surrounded by remarkable beauty, 61579 Sun Terrace is more than a home-- it's a place to slow down, reconnect, and experience a side of the desert that few ever discover.
Property details
- MLS number
- 219149996PS
- Status
- Pending
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 2,001 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 2.5 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 1959
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 100
Building
- Year built
- 1959
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Foam, Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Repairs Cosmetic, Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Other
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Great Room, Utility Room, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Utility Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Electric, Zoned
- Cooling
- Zoned
- Fireplace
- Great Room, Wood Burning
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 4
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Carport spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Detached Carport, Driveway, Unassigned
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- Gunite, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- Gunite, Private
- Lot size source
- Builder
- Fencing
- None
- Property outlook
- City Lights, Canyon, Desert, Hills, Mountains, Panoramic, Valley, Trees Woods
Utilities & community
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Association amenities
- Other
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $150.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Price and tax history
Asking price
- Current asking price
- $599,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $650,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $650,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-03 02:34 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:32 | $599,000 |
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