$655,000
SOLD MAY 29, 2020

8269 Via Rocosa Rd Joshua Tree, CA 92252

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,496 Sq Ft
2.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$438 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Stables
  • Panoramic View
  • Near a National Forest
  • Horse Property
  • 2.27 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of March 2025

ARTIST’S RETREAT COMPOUND

Nestled in the coveted Joshua Tree Highlands neighborhood, this authentic homestead has been stylishly augmented into a live-work sanctuary. Enjoy views of the Joshua Tree National Park mountains and other hiking and climbing spaces nearby. This home has two bedrooms and one bathroom. The detached studio has a clean work space and a garage work space, one bathroom, a supplemental refrigerator, and a laundry area. It works well as an artist’s studio or a guest house. The Airstream trailer is ready to be finished out by you. This home + studio is upgraded and in new condition. The custom remodel design includes artisan craftwork throughout with sleek custom cabinetry, doors, and ceilings. The KitchenAid dual-fuel range has a hide-a-way downdraft vent that allows for panoramic mountain views from the kitchen. Vintage photos and other items of provenance are included with the offering.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Simpson

All American Real Estate License #01071928 Listed on: 04/17/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

John Simpson

All American Real Estate License #01071928 Listed on: 04/17/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,652

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 2.27 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Landscaped
  • Secluded Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Property is zoned JT/RL

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Views of a landmark
  • Mountain
  • Desert
  • Rock

Interior Spaces

  • 1,496 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Horse Property

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Conventional Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0589141290000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near a National Forest
  • Military Land
  • Foothills
  • Mountainous Community
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Recreation

  • Park
  • Community Stables
  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,652

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

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: 0589141290000
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1496.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 437.83
  • Room Type: Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • View: Desert, Landmark, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Rocks
  • Pool Private: No

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Blm/National Forest, Foothills, Hiking, Horse Trails, Park, Military Land, Mountainous, Preserve/Public Land, Stable(s), Rural

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, Gentle Sloping, Horse Property, Landscaped, Rocks, Secluded
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 98881.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.2700

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 98881.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.19
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2025
Closed on
Mar 18, 2025
Sold by
Storment/Brandes Living Trust and Storment Jason R
Bought by
Ondi Timoner Trust and Timoner
Seller's Agent
Jacqulyn Stanton
Compass
Buyer's Agent
TANNER HOSS
HARCOURTS PRIME PROPERTIES
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-13.98%
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$1,135,153

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$64,847
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-15.07%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2021
Sold by
Storment Jason and Brandes Jessica
Bought by
Storment Jason R and Brandes Jessica M

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2020
Closed on
May 13, 2020
Sold by
Kooy Leslie J and Brooks Steven
Bought by
Storment Jason and Brandes Jessica
Seller's Agent
John Simpson
All American Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
John Simpson
All American Real Estate
List Price
$729,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-10.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.20%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2016
Sold by
Green Nancy A
Bought by
Kooy Leslie J and Brooks Steven

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2012
Sold by
Green Nancy A
Bought by
Green Nancy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,500
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $1,200,000 Wfg National Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $655,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $122,500 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $80,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $88,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $40,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Sold $1,200,000 -14.0% $802 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2025 01/29/25 For Sale $1,395,000 +113.0% $932 / Sq Ft
05/29/2020 05/29/20 Sold $655,000 -10.2% $438 / Sq Ft
04/17/2020 04/17/20 For Sale $729,000 -- $487 / 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 $8,652 $754,541 $109,364 $645,177
2024 $8,652 $739,746 $107,220 $632,526
2023 $8,485 $725,242 $105,118 $620,124
2022 $8,313 $711,022 $103,057 $607,965
2021 $7,829 $661,786 $101,036 $560,750
2020 $1,853 $132,598 $37,885 $94,713
2019 $1,945 $129,998 $37,142 $92,856
2018 $1,768 $127,449 $36,414 $91,035
2017 $858 $54,030 $20,260 $33,770
2016 $770 $52,971 $19,863 $33,108
2015 $736 $52,176 $19,565 $32,611
2014 $749 $51,154 $19,182 $31,972
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT20075264

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0589-141-29