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36350 Butterfly Peak, Mountain Center, CA 92561

$898K3bd · 4ba · 3,064 sqft
Lot 210,395 sqft•HOA $425/mo•Single Family Residence•
Active
•116d on market•MLS# OC-26077925

Property Description

Tucked away in the scenic beauty of Mountain Center, this private retreat offers the kind of peace, space, and mountain lifestyle that’s getting harder and harder to find. Set on usable land with beautiful natural surroundings, this property feels private and serene while still being within reach of the Coachella Valley. Sitting up on top of the hill, the home takes full advantage of the views looking out over the landscape below. One of the best parts of the property is the large front porch, made for rocking chairs, morning coffee, quiet conversations, and taking in the fresh mountain air at sunset. Built by the current owner and thoughtfully designed for comfortable everyday living, this rare single-story home sits atop the hill and takes full advantage of the breathtaking views overlooking the beautiful Garner Valley landscape below. A walk-up accessible porch, and extra-wide doorways that can accommodate wheelchair access. Inside, the home feels light, warm, and inviting with large windows, abundant natural light, and an open layout that makes everyday living easy and comfortable. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry and workspace while flowing naturally into the main living areas, creating a welcoming space for gathering with family and friends. The bedrooms are generously sized and provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or full-time mountain living. Outside is where the property really shines. The usable land offers endless possibilities with a flat area below that would be perfect for a future barn, workshop, additional garage, or expanded outdoor setup. Whether you have horses, animals, toys, or simply want room to breathe, this property gives you the flexibility to create the lifestyle you want. Located within the Garner Valley community, known as an equestrian haven, residents enjoy approximately 26 miles of private horse riding trails, a community arena, round pen, and a community building that brings neighbors together throughout the year. Garner Valley is loved for its wide-open spaces, four-season climate, riding lifestyle, and strong sense of community. Quiet mornings, star-filled skies, and incredible views make this property feel like a true escape from the busy pace of everyday life. A rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully built home in one of Southern California’s most unique mountain communities.

Features & Amenities

FeeBuilt 1991

Property Details

Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1991
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Parking Spaces
3
Garage Spaces
3
Heating
Wall Furnace, Central
Cooling
Central Air
View
Mountain(s)
Flooring
Wood
City
Mountain Center
Zip Code
92561
County
Riverside
Listed byUnknown Office, Jessica McAnallen

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Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$4,540.78
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$718,400
Total Interest
$916,280
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$1,634,680
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Comparative Market Analysis

Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed

36350 Butterfly Peak, Mountain Center, CA 92561

Mountain Center · Single Family Residence

$898K
Luxury Tier
Beds
3
Baths
4
Sqft
3,064
Lot
4.83 ac
Year
1991
$/Sqft
$293
Pool: No✓
Spa: No✓
View: mountain✓
Garage: 3-car✓

Listed 17.5% below the median closed sale of $1,089,000. Price per sqft ($293) is a 26% discount to closed comps ($396). Closed comps sold at 100% of list — strong seller's market. Expect a longer timeline — comps averaged 133 days on market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.

Price Position

Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.

Price advantage
Subject listed at $898K· $293/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $1.09M
−$191K (−17.5%)
Active comps
vs active median $875K
+$23K (+2.6%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $306
−$13 (−4.3%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
38080 Ribbonwood LaneMountain Center1976432,39269,696$268$640,000171
56375 Bighorn DriveMountain Center1992343,735131,115$427$1.59M3365
60425 Santa Rosa RoadMountain Center1993532,719109,336$289$785,0007358
70075 Linda VistaMountain Center1980322,85044,867$307$874,900354
67079 Ribbonwood DriveMountain Center1977443,739373,309$240$898,5003951
Total: 5 · Average3.83.23,087145,664.6$306.2$958,68029.8
Median2,850$874,900

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
60206 Devils LadderMountain Center198006/23/2026342,536214,315$1.10M$1.09M$4290.9915592
60021 Hop Patch SpringMountain Center200608/18/2026452,814209,959$1.27M$1.43M$5061.122591
60150 Santa RosaMountain Center200006/16/2026342,806108,900$749,000$745,000$2660.9914684
63595 Santa Rosa DriveMountain Center198805/15/2026443,14431,363$549,999$540,000$1720.9811974
61380 Devils Ladder RoadMountain Center200605/11/2026342,472416,433$1.60M$1.50M$6070.9421969
Total: 5 · Average3.44.22,754.4196,194$1.06M$1.06M$396—132.8
Median2,806$1.09M$1.09M

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

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Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.