$115,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2025

62853 Desert Trail Dr Joshua Tree, CA 92252

2 Beds
2 Baths
994 Sq Ft
5 Acres

Recently Sold

$116 Per Sq Ft

34% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Mountain View
  • Hiking Trails
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

If you are looking for a project, then you need to check this out. The main home is a 2 bed and a 3/4 bath. The tower is a small studio with a 3/4 bath. Property is in need of repairs and with some thought this could be a real gem. Property sits on a 5 acre parcel with great views of the Joshua Tree National park hills to the South. This won't last so don't miss out.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tony Cipolla

Joshua Tree Realty Brokerage Phone: 760-401-2334 License #01402504 Listed on: 06/03/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Tony Cipolla

Joshua Tree Realty Brokerage Phone: 760-401-2334 License #01402504 Listed on: 06/03/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $977

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Property is zoned JT/RL

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Interior Spaces

  • 994 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Propane Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Utilities

  • Conventional Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11
  • Tax Tract Number 104
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0604261130000
  • $475 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$977

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RL
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0604261130000
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 994.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Front door
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 115.69
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Propane Oven
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Foothills, Hiking, Rural

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217800.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5.0000 Acres
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.20
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Tract Number: 0104
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 475.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2025
Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
Fortuna Investment Inc and Employees Trust
Bought by
Sapphire Peak Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Tony Cipolla
Joshua Tree Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tony Cipolla
Joshua Tree Realty
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-34.29%
Views
45

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1022.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2010
Sold by
Collins Rodney B
Bought by
Fortuna Investment Inc Employees Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2005
Sold by
Collins Pamela S
Bought by
Collins Rodney B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2005
Sold by
Vaughn Annie L
Bought by
Collins Rodney B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $115,000 Corinthian Title Company
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American
Grant Deed $105,000 First American
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $95,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $115,000 -34.3% $116 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 For Sale $175,000 -- $176 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $977 $51,247 $19,218 $32,029
2024 $977 $50,242 $18,841 $31,401
2023 $961 $49,257 $18,472 $30,785
2022 $944 $48,291 $18,110 $30,181
2021 $934 $47,344 $17,755 $29,589
2020 $925 $46,859 $17,573 $29,286
2019 $957 $45,940 $17,228 $28,712
2018 $793 $45,039 $16,890 $28,149
2017 $787 $44,156 $16,559 $27,597
2016 $777 $43,290 $16,234 $27,056
2015 $744 $42,640 $15,990 $26,650
2014 $768 $41,805 $15,677 $26,128
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tony Cipolla

    Joshua Tree Realty

    (760) 401-2334

    53 in this area

    199 Total Sales

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT25122202

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0604-261-13

California San Bernardino County Joshua Tree 92252

62853 Desert Trail Dr, Joshua Tree, CA

This home is located at 62853 Desert Trail Dr, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 and is currently priced at $115,000, approximately $115 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 62853 Desert Trail Dr is a home located in San Bernardino County with nearby schools including Joshua Tree Elementary School, La Contenta Middle School, and Yucca Valley High School.

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