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Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
0.49 acresLot Size
$182Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Joseph Limo•DRE #01428661• EXP REALTY OF CALIFORNIA INC
Contact: 909-559-0168
Bought with Gabriela Pena•DRE #01933007• DREAM LIFE REALTY
$50,000 price reduction!!! Absolutely stunning 5 bedroom, 3 bath Desert Knolls home in Apple Valley!!! A truly UNIQUE view of the desert and mountains that you must see to believe * * * Completely remodeled throughout, with new flooring, appliances, fixtures, and counter tops * * * Huge, open kitchen, with tons of natural light and a beautiful backsplash * * * Large bedrooms, with an oversize master retreat complete with built in shelving and fireplace, along with an enormous walk-in closet off the en-suite bathroom * * * Massive bonus room that could be an entertainment room, formal dining, study, or additional bedroom * * * Indoor laundry room with tons of storage * * * Sitting areas off of the main entrance * * * Secluded, covered back patio * * * Large three-car garage * * * Perfect location in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the High Desert, surrounded by custom homes, with easy access to schools, shopping, and the freeway * * *
CRMLS #538025
Oct 11, 2021
Pending
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Oct 8, 2021
Listing Removed
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Aug 6, 2021
Listed
$650,000
$174/sq ft
CRMLS #OC19003886
Apr 8, 2019
Delisted
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Mar 31, 2019
Relisted
—
Mar 18, 2019
Delisted
—
Mar 1, 2019
Relisted
—
Feb 7, 2019
Delisted
—
Feb 1, 2019
Relisted
—
Jan 7, 2019
Delisted
—
Jan 4, 2019
Listed
$489,000
$131/sq ft
CRMLS #OC18246680
Jan 1, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Oct 10, 2018
Listed
$499,000
$133/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 5, 2004
Sold
$90,000
$24/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 29, 1988
Sold
$51,500
$14/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 5, 1987
Sold
$3,572,000
$954/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,100 (+6.3%)
$142,800 + $571,199
$713,999
2024
$7,618 (+0.9%)
$142,800 + $571,199
$713,999
2023
$7,552 (+36.8%)
$131,580 + $526,320
$657,900
2022
$5,520 (−24.7%)
$131,580 + $526,320
$657,900
2021
$7,329 (+0.3%)
$100,000 + $375,000
$475,000
2020
$7,308 (−1.1%)
$115,000 + $460,000
$575,000
2019
$7,388 (+5.2%)
$111,700 + $448,900
$560,600
2018
$7,022 (+20.3%)
$108,400 + $435,800
$544,200
2017
$5,839 (+8.7%)
$100,800 + $405,400
$506,200
2016
$5,369 (+8.4%)
$100,800 + $405,400
$506,200
2015
$4,954 (+7.0%)
$93,300 + $375,400
$468,700
2014
$4,632 (+4.1%)
$80,000 + $321,000
$401,000
2013
$4,451 (+7.6%)
$80,000 + $321,000
$401,000
2012
$4,135 (+0.4%)
$76,680 + $307,800
$384,480
2011
$4,120 (−0.5%)
$71,000 + $285,000
$356,000
2010
$4,142 (+5.5%)
$71,000 + $285,000
$356,000
2009
$3,926 (−26.3%)
$71,000 + $285,000
$356,000
2008
$5,327
$86,000 + $256,000
$342,000
Tax history for 16621 Tao Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,100 (+6.3%)
$142,800 + $571,199
$713,999
2024
$7,618 (+0.9%)
$142,800 + $571,199
$713,999
2023
$7,552 (+36.8%)
$131,580 + $526,320
$657,900
2022
$5,520 (−24.7%)
$131,580 + $526,320
$657,900
2021
$7,329 (+0.3%)
$100,000 + $375,000
$475,000
2020
$7,308 (−1.1%)
$115,000 + $460,000
$575,000
2019
$7,388 (+5.2%)
$111,700 + $448,900
$560,600
2018
$7,022 (+20.3%)
$108,400 + $435,800
$544,200
2017
$5,839 (+8.7%)
$100,800 + $405,400
$506,200
2016
$5,369 (+8.4%)
$100,800 + $405,400
$506,200
2015
$4,954 (+7.0%)
$93,300 + $375,400
$468,700
2014
$4,632 (+4.1%)
$80,000 + $321,000
$401,000
2013
$4,451 (+7.6%)
$80,000 + $321,000
$401,000
2012
$4,135 (+0.4%)
$76,680 + $307,800
$384,480
2011
$4,120 (−0.5%)
$71,000 + $285,000
$356,000
2010
$4,142 (+5.5%)
$71,000 + $285,000
$356,000
2009
$3,926 (−26.3%)
$71,000 + $285,000
$356,000
2008
$5,327
$86,000 + $256,000
$342,000
*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
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
3,746
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Bernardino County
APN
0473 526 01 0 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.
R-SF
Single Family Residential District
This district is intended to provide for residential subdivisions of single family detached residences in areas served by adequate infrastructure and services. The dominant use of these areas is residential. Only limited animal keeping will be allowed. Minimum lot size shall be 0.4 net acres, except within the Mountain Vista neighborhood where existing smaller lots of 0.2 net acres are allowed. Actual lot size will be determined by site specific conditions such as natural features, infrastructure and the need to provide buffers to adjacent land uses. This zoning district implements the General Plan Single Family Residential land use designation with a density range of 0.4 to 0.9 dwelling units per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Inside
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front Door
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 0473526010000
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Suburban
School Information
High School District: Apply Valley Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 34.55358400
Longitude: -117.25372500
Directions: From 15 Fwy, go East on Hwy 18, Left on Apple Valley Rd, Right on Kamana Rd, Right on Tao Rd, home in on Left.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,746
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: San Bernardino County
APN: 0473 526 01 0 000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 19, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: All personal belongings
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 909-559-0168
Days Active in MLS: 96
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 96
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Joseph
List Agent Last Name: Limo
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: EXP REALTY OF CALIFORNIA INC
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Gabriela
Buyer Agent Last Name: Lopez
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: DREAM LIFE REALTY
Around this home
Schools
Desert Knolls Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
Sitting Bull Academy
Public K-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
4/10
Granite Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
11% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 100° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
18 unhealthy days expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Apple Valley, CA • 92307
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.2 hours in
June and 6.7 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.2 hrs
6.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$647,000 – $783,000
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