$699,000
$50K PRICE DROP

5235 Border Ave Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Estimated payment $4,244/month

Total Views 7,477
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft
$635 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
  • Casita
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Panoramic View
  • 209,088 Sq Ft lot

About This Home

Turn-Key Airbnb Gem on 4.8 Acres!This beautifully updated and fully furnished 2-bed, 2-bath home plus a detached 1-bed, 1-bath casita is an exceptional short-term rental opportunity, already operating as an active Airbnb. Set on a private 4.8-acre lot at the end of a quiet street, it offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and income potential.The main home features beamed ceilings, a modern chandelier, a cozy fireplace, and a slider that opens to a large covered patio. The remodeled kitchen boasts quartz counters, white cabinetry, recessed lighting, and a chic hex tile backsplash. Both bedrooms are generously sized, with the primary suite offering a private bath and walk-in shower. A second full bath and a separate laundry room add function.The spacious casita includes its own bathroom with walk-in shower, ideal for guests or additional rental income. Outside, enjoy a huge covered patio, concrete entertaining area, pendant lighting, above-ground hot tub, and stunning desert views. With ample parking, total privacy, and proven rental history, this property is the ideal desert investment--ready to host and earn from day one!

Last Listed By

Stacey Smith

Redfin Corporation License #01845411 Listed on: 04/28/2025

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,408

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 4.8 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Premium Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain
  • Desert

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Vinyl Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Room
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom

Parking

  • 20 Car Parking Spaces
  • 20 Parking Garage Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Casita

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Underground Utilities
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
  • Ground Level

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0604311100000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,408

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: One
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Casita Features Other: Bathroom
  • Disability Access: No Interior Steps
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 635.45
  • View Type: Desert, Panoramic, Mountain(s)
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Listing I D: 219129180
  • Listing Member Address: 1260 Corona Pointe Ct Ste 306, Corona, CA 92879
  • Listing Office Address: 1260 Corona Pointe Ct Ste 306, Corona, CA 92879
  • Listing Office Fax: (949) 682-4734
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Storage, Recessed Lighting, Built-In Features
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Bedroom Features: Primary Suite
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Remodeled, Shower Stall
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen Features: Remodeled, Quartz Counters
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1100.00
  • Windows Treatments: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: Premium Lot
  • Other Structures: Accessory Bldgs, Guest House/Casita
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Patio: Covered
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: Above Ground, Hot Tub
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 20.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 20.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: In Street

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0604311100000
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Yard, Utilities Underground, Private, Street Public, Single Lot, Raw Land, Level, Front Yard
  • Lot Location: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size: 209088.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Short Term Rentals: Yes

Tax Info

  • Mello Roos: Unknown

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Map

Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,408 $535,500 $76,500 $459,000
2023 $1,835 $128,851 $15,606 $113,245
2022 $1,283 $79,560 $15,300 $64,260
2021 $1,269 $78,000 $15,000 $63,000
2020 $668 $25,663 $4,051 $21,612
2019 $687 $25,160 $3,972 $21,188
2018 $525 $24,667 $3,894 $20,773
2017 $522 $24,184 $3,818 $20,366
2016 $517 $23,710 $3,743 $19,967
2015 $490 $23,354 $3,687 $19,667
2014 $512 $22,897 $3,615 $19,282
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Price Changed $699,000 -3.6% $635 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Price Changed $724,999 -3.2% $659 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 For Sale $749,000 +42.7% $681 / Sq Ft
06/23/2023 06/23/23 Sold $525,000 -4.4% $477 / Sq Ft
05/22/2023 05/22/23 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2023 04/25/23 For Sale $549,000 -- $499 / Sq Ft
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $525,000 First American Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Accommodation/Courtesy Recordi
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $78,000 Orange Coast Ttl Co Of Socal
Public Action Common In Florida Clerks Tax Deed Or Tax Deeds Or Property Sold For Taxes $13,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $498,750 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219129180

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0604-311-10