$272,000
SOLD AUG 26, 2015

9073 Tortuga Trail Joshua Tree, CA 92252

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,778 Sq Ft
2.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$153 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horse Property
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Panoramic View
  • Home Theater
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • 2.5 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of May 2021

Rarely does a home like this come on the market. Less than a mile from the park, 2.5 acres in the most sought after area of Joshua Tree, the views from this home in every direction are absolutely stunning. Enjoy Joshua Trees, Saguaro Cacti and the nearby surrounding rocky hills while sitting in a 4 person top of the line Jacuzzi spa. This artsy home was tastefully upgraded with a big open floor plan, lighted kitchen cabinets, stainless steel fridge, tasteful 18" tile flooring in kitchen and dining area. Big stone fire place with cast iron insert. Large Master Bedroom with high ceilings and sky light opens into large sun room with exercise equipment and walk out French doors to the 22' by 9' enclosed patio and fenced in backyard. Master Bath has two sky lights and walk in closet area. Third bedroom was made into a Lounge/Theater Room. Huge two car garage with half bath, work shop/art studio, walk through 30' by 10' covered patio and side RV parking with 220 hook-up. Solar panels keep your energy costs way down, transferable lease. We could go on and on. It’s really a must see.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tony Cipolla

Joshua Tree Realty License #01402504 Listed on: 07/22/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendy Cohen

Desert Lifestyle Properties License #01890681

Desert Lifestyle Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,834

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Secluded Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Circular Driveway

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Desert
  • Hills
  • Rock

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,778 Sq Ft Home
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Home Theater
  • Workshop

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Horse Property
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Conventional Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 104
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0589391660000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills
  • Mountainous Community

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Horse Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,834

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Not Maintained, Unpaved
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic, Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0589391660000
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1778.00
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 152.98
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Formal Entry, Walk-In Closet, Home Theatre, Workshop
  • Spa Features: Above Ground

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • View: City Lights, Desert, Hills, Panoramic, Rocks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, Dryer Included, In Garage
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Foothills, Horse Trails, Mountainous, Rural

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Gentle Sloping, Horse Property, Secluded
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 108900.00
  • Price Per Lot Square Foot: 2.50
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.5000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2.5000 Acres
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 00
  • Tax Tract Number: 0104.1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2021
Closed on
Apr 10, 2021
Sold by
Adrian Matthew M and Bagwill Kimberly Ann
Bought by
Rasole Llc
Seller's Agent
Bryan Wynwood
Joshua Tree Modern
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Yi
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$875,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.97%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2016
Closed on
Mar 1, 2017
Sold by
He Qingxiang
Bought by
Adrian Matthew M and Bagwill Kimberly Ann
Seller's Agent
Peter Spurr
Joshua Tree Realty
Buyer's Agent
Damon Kumley
Cherie Miller & Associates
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$417,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-1.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.78%
Original Mortgage
$41,750
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2015
Closed on
Aug 7, 2015
Sold by
Karasik Suzanne S and Suzanne S Karasik Revocable Tr
Bought by
He Qingxiang
Seller's Agent
Tony Cipolla
Joshua Tree Realty
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Cohen
Desert Lifestyle Properties
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$272,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-1.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
30.07%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2012
Sold by
Karasik Suzanne S
Bought by
Karasik Suzanne S and Suzanne S Karasik Revocable Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2011
Sold by
Madonick Neil S
Bought by
Karasik Suzanne S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2005
Sold by
Vanderwest Kurt C and Mildred E Vanderwest Revocable
Bought by
Madonick Neil S and Karasik Suzanne S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2004
Sold by
Vanderwest Kurt C and Vanderwest Debra
Bought by
Vanderwest Kurt C and Mildred E Vanderwest Revocable

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,250
Interest Rate
4.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2004
Sold by
Vanderwest Kurt C and Mildred E Vanderwest Revocable
Bought by
Vanderwest Kurt and Vanderwest Debra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,250
Interest Rate
4.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $875,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $417,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $272,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $249,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $41,750 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $334,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $115,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Price Changed $938,000 -5.7% $477 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $995,000 +13.7% $506 / Sq Ft
05/20/2021 05/20/21 Sold $875,000 0.0% $445 / Sq Ft
05/20/2021 05/20/21 For Sale $875,000 +109.6% $445 / Sq Ft
05/10/2021 05/10/21 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2017 04/13/17 Sold $417,500 -1.8% $235 / Sq Ft
02/27/2017 02/27/17 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2016 12/01/16 For Sale $425,000 +56.3% $239 / Sq Ft
08/26/2015 08/26/15 Sold $272,000 -1.1% $153 / Sq Ft
08/03/2015 08/03/15 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2015 07/22/15 For Sale $275,000 -- $155 / 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 $10,834 $891,400 $178,300 $713,100
2024 $10,834 $928,557 $185,711 $742,846
2023 $10,625 $910,350 $182,070 $728,280
2022 $10,408 $892,500 $178,500 $714,000
2021 $5,357 $447,644 $89,528 $358,116
2020 $5,316 $443,054 $88,610 $354,444
2019 $5,622 $434,367 $86,873 $347,494
2018 $5,401 $425,850 $85,170 $340,680
2017 $3,659 $277,440 $55,488 $221,952
2016 $3,596 $272,000 $54,400 $217,600
2015 $2,157 $158,000 $40,000 $118,000
2014 $2,077 $150,000 $38,000 $112,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT15160055

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0589-391-66