NOT LISTED FOR SALE

62975 Shifting Sands Trail Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Estimated Value: $289,000 - $325,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,461 Sq Ft
$208/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 28, 2025

Last sale price $300,000 $205 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,724/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Screened Porch
  • Screened Patio
  • No HOA
  • Fireplace
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window

About This Home

As of May 2025

Are you dreaming of your slice of Joshua Tree? This 2.5-acre property is full of promise and waiting for the right visionary to bring it back to life. With wide-open views of the desert landscape and surrounding mountains, it’s the perfect setting for a peaceful retreat, artist’s haven, or vacation rental.The home features a charming screened-in patio connected directly to the main living space—ideal for enjoying sunrises, quiet evenings, a starry night sky, and everything in between without the desert bugs. The layout offers a solid remodeling starting point, with great bones and loads of natural light. Located minutes from Joshua Tree National Park and the town’s vibrant shops, cafes, and art scene, this property is a rare opportunity to create something extraordinary in one of Southern California’s most iconic desert communities.Bring your tools and vision—this desert gem is ready for its next chapter.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lindsey Naylor

E Realty Brokerage Phone: 760-992-4137 License #02140226 Listed on: 04/11/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrick Cramer

Summit Lending & Realty License #01244936

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,313

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned JT/RL

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Interior Block Wall

Interior Spaces

  • 1,461 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Septic Type Unknown

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Screened Patio

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 60
  • Tax Tract Number 18
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0605321180000
  • $492 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,313

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Unpaved
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RL
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0605321180000
  • Year Built: 1961
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1461.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Block Walls, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Front Door
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 205.34
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Block

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Rural

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 108900.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.5000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 108900.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.20
  • Tax Lot: 60
  • Tax Tract Number: 18
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 492.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2022
Sold by
Stumfall Marilynn Y
Bought by
Stumfall Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$303,428

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2010
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Stumfall David M and Stumfall Marilynn Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$51,920
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2010
Sold by
Litton Loan Servicing Lp
Bought by
Stumfall David M and Stumfall Marilynn Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$51,920
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2009
Sold by
Howe Timothy J
Bought by
Litton Loan Servicing Lp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2003
Sold by
Consolidated Apartments Inc
Bought by
Howe Timothy J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Stumfall Revocable Trust -- --
Stumfall David M -- First American Title Company
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company -- First American Title Company
Stumfall David M $65,000 First American Title Company
Litton Loan Servicing Lp $63,750 None Available
Howe Timothy J $85,000 New Century Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Stumfall David M $51,920
Previous Owner Howe Timothy J $55,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Sold $300,000 0.0% $205 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Sale $300,000 -- $205 / 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 $1,313 $83,776 $25,818 $57,958
2024 $1,313 $82,134 $25,312 $56,822
2023 $1,290 $80,524 $24,816 $55,708
2022 $1,266 $78,945 $24,329 $54,616
2021 $1,251 $77,397 $23,852 $53,545
2020 $1,240 $76,603 $23,607 $52,996
2019 $1,293 $75,101 $23,144 $51,957
2018 $1,124 $73,628 $22,690 $50,938
2017 $1,114 $72,184 $22,245 $49,939
2016 $1,098 $70,769 $21,809 $48,960
2015 $1,078 $69,706 $21,481 $48,225
2014 $1,085 $68,340 $21,060 $47,280
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT25079958

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0605-321-18