Featured in Architectural Digest - Super cool Wonder Valley desert pool home recently redone throughout. Located on 5 acres with unobstructed absolutely breathtaking views. This amazing private & gated home is your ideal desert retreat or Airbnb investment as it's in a highly desirable vacation destination near Joshua Tree National Park. Fabulous backyard with sparkling pool, outdoor shower, fire pit and decking - perfect for entertaining. All systems have been updated including the well. Brand new Mini Split AC/Heat units installed in each bedroom and living area. Bright open spacious floor plan features gorgeous concrete flooring, vintage Swedish fireplace, kitchen with new stainless appliances & butcher block counters. Stunning bathroom has walk-in shower & soaking tub w/ views. Nothing to do here. .. just turn the key and enjoy the peace, beauty, serenity & solitude that this unique rare property offers. Nearby Joshua Tree north entrance & the iconic Palms Bar Restaurant
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
4.9 acresLot Size
$249Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Victoria Silver•DRE #01237771
•310-435-7114 (agent)
•victorialambsilver@gmail.com (agent)
Bought with Cindy Gunadi•DRE #01210891• Coldwell Banker Realty
Featured in Architectural Digest - Super cool Wonder Valley desert pool home recently redone throughout. Located on 5 acres with unobstructed absolutely breathtaking views. This amazing private & gated home is your ideal desert retreat or Airbnb investment as it's in a highly desirable vacation destination near Joshua Tree National Park. Fabulous backyard with sparkling pool, outdoor shower, fire pit and decking - perfect for entertaining. All systems have been updated including the well. Brand new Mini Split AC/Heat units installed in each bedroom and living area. Bright open spacious floor plan features gorgeous concrete flooring, vintage Swedish fireplace, kitchen with new stainless appliances & butcher block counters. Stunning bathroom has walk-in shower & soaking tub w/views. Nothing to do here... just turn the key and enjoy the peace, beauty, serenity & solitude that this unique rare property offers. Nearby Joshua Tree north entrance & the iconic Palms Bar Restaurant
TheMLS #19-435404
May 2, 2019
Sold
$225,000
$135/sq ft
Apr 15, 2019
Pending
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Mar 16, 2019
Contingent
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Feb 17, 2019
Listed
$249,000
$150/sq ft
GPSMLS #217000588
Feb 16, 2017
Sold
$65,000
$39/sq ft
Jan 17, 2017
Pending
—
Jan 5, 2017
Listed
$79,000
$47/sq ft
+2
Have you ever dreamed of a secluded home in the desert where you could sit by the pool drinking margaritas and get rid of your tan lines ?? Well here you go. The possibilities of this property are endless. Could be a resort, AirBnB, a campground or what ever your heart desires. Located a short distance off of Amboy Road with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. This is star gazing at it's best. A perfect weekend get away from Los Angeles. The roof is newer along with the fascia. For a few bucks and some elbow grease the property could be a real jewel. Bring your horseies and 4 wheeler's and telescopes. This property has it's own water well so you can irrigate to your hearts content, perfect for you folks with a green thumb. This house is just up the road from the famous Palm Restaurant, the site of many Rock & Roll music festivals.
Public Records
Apr 22, 1991
Sold
$24,000
$14/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 4, 1989
Sold
$60,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,480 (+4.9%)
$95,107 + $286,214
$381,321
2024
$4,268 (+23.7%)
$95,107 + $286,214
$381,321
2023
$3,450 (+2.1%)
$36,414 + $260,100
$296,514
2022
$3,380 (+21.6%)
$36,414 + $260,100
$296,514
2021
$2,780 (+0.8%)
$35,700 + $255,000
$290,700
2020
$2,757 (+166.2%)
$46,376 + $185,502
$231,878
2019
$1,036 (+15.7%)
$45,900 + $183,600
$229,500
2018
$896 (+20.1%)
$13,525 + $54,101
$67,626
2017
$746 (+1.6%)
$12,427 + $39,352
$51,779
2016
$734 (−32.5%)
$12,427 + $39,352
$51,779
2015
$1,087 (+6.0%)
$12,183 + $38,580
$50,763
2014
$1,025 (+0.5%)
$13,490 + $66,857
$80,347
2013
$1,020 (+1.1%)
$13,490 + $66,857
$80,347
2012
$1,009 (+2.7%)
$13,429 + $66,555
$79,984
2011
$982 (+0.6%)
$13,166 + $65,250
$78,416
2010
$977 (+0.8%)
$12,908 + $63,971
$76,879
2009
$968 (+1.3%)
$12,812 + $63,493
$76,305
2008
$956
$12,842 + $63,644
$76,486
Tax history for 81374 Screech Owl Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,480 (+4.9%)
$95,107 + $286,214
$381,321
2024
$4,268 (+23.7%)
$95,107 + $286,214
$381,321
2023
$3,450 (+2.1%)
$36,414 + $260,100
$296,514
2022
$3,380 (+21.6%)
$36,414 + $260,100
$296,514
2021
$2,780 (+0.8%)
$35,700 + $255,000
$290,700
2020
$2,757 (+166.2%)
$46,376 + $185,502
$231,878
2019
$1,036 (+15.7%)
$45,900 + $183,600
$229,500
2018
$896 (+20.1%)
$13,525 + $54,101
$67,626
2017
$746 (+1.6%)
$12,427 + $39,352
$51,779
2016
$734 (−32.5%)
$12,427 + $39,352
$51,779
2015
$1,087 (+6.0%)
$12,183 + $38,580
$50,763
2014
$1,025 (+0.5%)
$13,490 + $66,857
$80,347
2013
$1,020 (+1.1%)
$13,490 + $66,857
$80,347
2012
$1,009 (+2.7%)
$13,429 + $66,555
$79,984
2011
$982 (+0.6%)
$13,166 + $65,250
$78,416
2010
$977 (+0.8%)
$12,908 + $63,971
$76,879
2009
$968 (+1.3%)
$12,812 + $63,493
$76,305
2008
$956
$12,842 + $63,644
$76,486
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7.92 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,664
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Bernardino County
APN
0626 371 71 0 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.
Mar 11, 2025 • Final
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Property details
Parking
Garage
Gated, Oversized, Private, RV Access, Uncovered
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Laundry Information
Laundry Outside, Other (See Remarks)
Additional Rooms
Center Hall, Dining Area, Living Room, Patio Open
Interior Features
Furnished Or Unfurnished
Fireplace Information
In Living Room
Flooring Information
Stained Concrete Floors
Equipment
Alarm System, Built-Ins, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Heating & Cooling
A/C, Multi/Zone Cooling
Electric Heat, Zoned Heat
Exterior
Building Information
Total Floors: 1
Detached
Pool Information
Filtered Pool, In Ground Pool, Private Pool
Property Information
Land Lease Type: Fee
Property Type: Residential Single-Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 213,444
Zoning: RL-5
Property Features
Has View
View: Desert, Mountains, Panoramic, Pool
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 0626-371-10-0000
Location
Location Information
Directions: Amboy Road east, Left on Wilson, Right on Screech Owl - property in on the left side
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,664
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1965
County: San Bernardino County
APN: 0626 371 71 0 000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 19, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: As Is
Around this home
Schools
Twentynine Palms Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 9.6mi
7/10
Twentynine Palms Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 9.4mi
3/10
Twentynine Palms High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.7mi
5/10
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Estimated sale price
$394,000 – $477,000
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