$938,000
$57K PRICE DROP

9073 Tortuga Trail Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Estimated payment $6,083/month

Total Views 2,072
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,967 Sq Ft
$477 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Casita
  • 108,900 Sq Ft lot
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Panoramic View
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo

About This Home

Welcome to 9073 Tortuga Trail, where desert tranquility meets modern comfort in the heart of Joshua Tree, California! Are you looking for a forever home? vacation home? or one with potential rental possiblilities? This is it! Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of the Mojave Desert, close to the entrance of the monument, this captivating property offers a lifestyle of unparalleled serenity and style. Here you will find both home, and extra guest space. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and the converted oversized garage offers additional guest space and a 3rd bathroom, 2538 square feet combined. A hot tub also graces this gorgeous 2.5 acre piece of land. It has been beautifully updated to modern expectations and boasts solar for efficiency, and a new roof.Step into your own desert oasis, where the vast expanse of the landscape becomes your backyard and breathtaking sunsets paint the sky. This meticulously designed home provides ample space for relaxation and entertainment.Escape to the luxurious master suite, where you can unwind in your private sanctuary complete with stunning desert views. Each bedroom offers comfort and privacy, ensuring that every member of the household has their own retreat.Step outside to your patio area, where you can bask in the warmth of the desert sun or stargaze under the vast desert sky from the hot tub.

Listing Agent

Signe Beck

Keller Williams Luxury Homes License #01414494 Listed on: 06/13/2025

Keller Williams Luxury Homes

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,834

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Parking

  • Oversized Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Interior Spaces

  • 1,967 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Great Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Casita

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by a third party
  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Guest House

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0589391660000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,834

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: One
  • Casita Features Other: Large open bedroom w/ full bath
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 476.87
  • View Type: Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Listing I D: 219131439
  • Listing Member Address: 47100 Washington St. Ste. 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Address: 47100 Washington St., Ste 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 771-3063
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Shower & Tub, Remodeled
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1967.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: Solar System Financed
  • Other Structures: Guest House/Casita
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: Above Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Hot Tub
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Oversized

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0589391660000
  • Lot Size: 108900.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Short Term Rentals: Yes

Tax Info

  • Mello Roos: Unknown

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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

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 Desert Association of REALTORS®

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

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Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219131439

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0589-391-66