$417,500
SOLD APR 13, 2017

9073 Tortuga Trail Joshua Tree, CA 92252

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,778 Sq Ft
2.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$235 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

88 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Mountain View
  • No HOA
  • 108,900 Sq Ft lot
  • Near a National Forest
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of May 2021

Fantastic acreage & view property near entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. Perched smartly on 2.5 acres, with commanding views in all directions, this 3 bedroom 2 bath home checks all the boxes! Over 1700 square foot of living space, fun floor plan, hip decor with tiled flooring, rock fireplace, Ikea kitchen, yoga / astronomy room, open and airy--the photos say it all! Currently being used as short-term vacation rental, produces good income...perfect for the person looking for a desert get-away but would like rental income also. Separate garage building with 1/2 bathroom and storage (could be artist studio) beautiful yard with hot tub spa--fenced for the pups and kids, tranquil water feature, impressive Seguaro cactus--too many things to mention. Solar panels on southern roof complete the package. Minutes from the the groovy downtown Joshua Tree scene and right next to park entrance, hiking trails right outside the door. Don't hesitate on this one! Come see today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Spurr

Joshua Tree Realty License #01414588 Listed on: 12/01/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Damon Kumley

Cherie Miller & Associates License #01980932

Cherie Miller & Associates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,834

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • West Facing Home
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Property is zoned JT/RL

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Unpaved Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Desert
  • Rock

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,778 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by a third party

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Conventional Septic
  • Cable TV Not Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near a National Forest

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0104
  • Tax Tract Number 104
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0589391660000

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
  • Inclusions: Appliances, almost all furnishings, etc.
  • Other Phone Description: Josh Tree offic
  • Other Phone Number: 760-366-7600
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Not Maintained
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: JT/RL
  • Property Condition: 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 Square Feet
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 234.81
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Above Ground

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Desert, Mountain(s), Rocks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Not Available, Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
  • Heating Type: Central, Propane
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Blm/National Forest, Rural

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 108900.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.19
  • Tax Lot: 0104
  • Tax Tract Number: 0104

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
2.13%

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

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 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: JT16755645

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0589-391-66