$580,000
SOLD MAR 11, 2026

61859 Desert Air Rd Joshua Tree, CA 92252

9 Beds
6 Baths
3,240 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 11, 2026

$179 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • No HOA
  • Solar owned by seller
  • Mountain View
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Tile Countertops

About This Home

As of March 2026

Updated Triplex in the Heart of Joshua Village – Prime Joshua Tree Location! Discover a rare investment opportunity in the desirable Joshua Village area of Joshua Tree. This updated triplex combines spacious living, modern comfort, and unbeatable location — just moments from shopping, dining, and the vibrant local scene. Each of the three units offers: * 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. * Approximately 1,080 sq. ft. of living space. * Private, fenced backyard — perfect for outdoor living or pets. * Attached, finished 1-car garage with direct access, Recent updates make these units move-in ready and attractive to both tenants and owner-occupants alike. Solar is owned. Enjoy all that Joshua Tree has to offer — from the local farmers market and unique boutique shops to the stunning trails and vistas of Joshua Tree National Park, just a short drive away. Investor’s dream: Live in one unit and lease out the other two for steady rental income, or rent all three for maximum returns. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to own a well-maintained, income-producing property in one of Southern California’s most iconic desert communities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Parent

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 760-641-1916 License #01447047 Listed on: 11/08/2025

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Larry Parent

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 760-641-1916 License #01447047 Listed on: 11/08/2025

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 15,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Triplex

Interior Spaces

  • 3,240 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 9 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 6 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Conventional Septic

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for gas, electricity
  • Tax Lot 78
  • Tax Tract Number 2556
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0603121080000
  • $962 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 3 Units

Building Details

  • 2 Leased Units
  • Rent Control
  • 3 Separate Electric Meters
  • 3 Separate Gas Meters
  • 1 Separate Water Meter
  • Insurance Expense $2,260
  • Trash Expense $1,100
  • Water Sewer Expense $2,400
  • Operating Expense $5,760
  • Gross Income $59,880
  • Net Operating Income $52,880

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0.34 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Water Sewer Expenses: 2400.00
  • Property Sub Type: Triplex
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Parcel Number: 0603121080000
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 179.01
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Suite
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Hills
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Free-Standing Range, Range Hood, Gas Range, Water Line to Refrigerator, Gas Oven
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup, Washer Included, Dryer Included
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Trash Expense: 1100.00
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Suburban

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3444

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Gas, Electricity

Multi Family

  • Gross Income: 59880.00
  • Gross Scheduled Income: 59880.00
  • Insurance Expense: 2260.00
  • Lot Size Area: 15000.0000 Square Feet
  • Net Operating Income: 52880.00
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 3
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 3
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 1
  • Number Of Units Leased: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 3
  • Number With Disposal: 3
  • Number With Range: 3
  • Number With Refrigerator: 3
  • Rent Control: Yes
  • Total Expenses: 5760.00

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 78
  • Tax Tract Number: 2556
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 962.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2025
Closed on
Jan 27, 2026
Sold by
Horton Patrick and Larry And Mary Burge Trust
Bought by
Baker Dustin
Seller's Agent
Larry Parent
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Larry Parent
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
List Price
$610,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-4.92%
Views
30

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.77%
Original Mortgage
$435,000
Outstanding Balance
$434,575
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$156,758

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2021
Sold by
Burge Larry J and Burge Larry
Bought by
Larry And Mary Burge Trust and Burge

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2009
Sold by
Burge Larry J and Burge Mary C
Bought by
Burge Larry J and Burge Mary C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2006
Sold by
Varney Laura
Bought by
Varney Daniel

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2006
Sold by
Varney Daniel
Bought by
Burge Larry J and Burge Mary C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1996
Sold by
Varney Daniel
Bought by
Varney Daniel
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $580,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title
Grant Deed $43,000 Southland Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $435,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $260,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/11/2026 03/11/26 Sold $580,000 -2.5% $179 / Sq Ft
12/18/2025 12/18/25 Price Changed $595,000 -2.5% $184 / Sq Ft
11/08/2025 11/08/25 For Sale $610,000 -- $188 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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
2025 $4,749 $366,000 $46,000 $320,000
2024 $4,622 $366,000 $46,000 $320,000
2023 $4,245 $332,900 $40,300 $292,600
2022 $4,060 $317,100 $38,400 $278,700
2021 $3,791 $290,900 $35,200 $255,700
2020 $3,526 $266,953 $32,331 $234,622
2019 $3,063 $208,900 $25,300 $183,600
2018 $2,756 $195,200 $23,600 $171,600
2017 $2,620 $182,500 $22,100 $160,400
2016 $2,624 $182,500 $22,100 $160,400
2015 $2,607 $182,500 $22,100 $160,400
2014 $2,373 $158,700 $19,200 $139,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT25255136

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0603-121-08

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