Remodeler's dream! This Mid-Century home is perched on 2.5 acres with commanding views of Joshua Tree National Park. The adjacent, 5 acres to the South is BLM and another 2.5 acres to West of that lot is BLM too. Endless potential for weekend home or short term rental. Being sold, "As Is" with all debris inside and outside of the home. The trailers are included without registration. Cash or Hard Money Only!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
2.5 acresLot Size
$362Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jeffrey Poland•DRE #01363904• Coldwell Banker Roadrunner Realty
Bought with Peter Spurr•DRE #01414588• Joshua Tree Realty
This house has so much charm and feels very artsy. Located in a great area with 2.5 acres. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dinning room, great stone work in shaded yard, mature trees, and a very relaxing vibe. Come take a look at this home, you won't be disappointed. 2nd bedroom is an add on, buyer to verify permits. Has carpet.
Public Records
Feb 8, 2007
Sold
$148,000
$129/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 22, 1994
Sold
$45,000
$39/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 9, 1980
Sold
$35,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,176 (−1.0%)
$79,591 + $266,363
$345,954
2024
$4,216 (+1.9%)
$79,591 + $266,363
$345,954
2023
$4,137 (+2.0%)
$76,500 + $256,020
$332,520
2022
$4,054 (+224.0%)
$76,500 + $256,020
$332,520
2021
$1,251 (+0.9%)
$75,000 + $251,000
$326,000
2020
$1,240 (−4.2%)
$13,960 + $64,438
$78,398
2019
$1,294 (+15.0%)
$13,817 + $63,777
$77,594
2018
$1,125 (+10.8%)
$13,546 + $62,526
$76,072
2017
$1,016 (+1.5%)
$10,873 + $54,366
$65,239
2016
$1,001 (+11.2%)
$10,873 + $54,366
$65,239
2015
$900 (−2.6%)
$10,660 + $53,300
$63,960
2014
$924
$10,451 + $52,256
$62,707
2013
$923 (+1.3%)
$10,451 + $52,256
$62,707
2012
$911 (−10.3%)
$10,404 + $52,020
$62,424
2011
$1,017 (−0.3%)
$10,200 + $51,000
$61,200
2010
$1,019 (−12.6%)
$17,900 + $52,700
$70,600
2009
$1,166 (−41.7%)
$17,900 + $52,700
$70,600
2008
$1,999
$21,000 + $62,000
$83,000
Tax history for 3170 Desert Shadow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,176 (−1.0%)
$79,591 + $266,363
$345,954
2024
$4,216 (+1.9%)
$79,591 + $266,363
$345,954
2023
$4,137 (+2.0%)
$76,500 + $256,020
$332,520
2022
$4,054 (+224.0%)
$76,500 + $256,020
$332,520
2021
$1,251 (+0.9%)
$75,000 + $251,000
$326,000
2020
$1,240 (−4.2%)
$13,960 + $64,438
$78,398
2019
$1,294 (+15.0%)
$13,817 + $63,777
$77,594
2018
$1,125 (+10.8%)
$13,546 + $62,526
$76,072
2017
$1,016 (+1.5%)
$10,873 + $54,366
$65,239
2016
$1,001 (+11.2%)
$10,873 + $54,366
$65,239
2015
$900 (−2.6%)
$10,660 + $53,300
$63,960
2014
$924
$10,451 + $52,256
$62,707
2013
$923 (+1.3%)
$10,451 + $52,256
$62,707
2012
$911 (−10.3%)
$10,404 + $52,020
$62,424
2011
$1,017 (−0.3%)
$10,200 + $51,000
$61,200
2010
$1,019 (−12.6%)
$17,900 + $52,700
$70,600
2009
$1,166 (−41.7%)
$17,900 + $52,700
$70,600
2008
$1,999
$21,000 + $62,000
$83,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.5 Acres
Year renovated
1967
Sq. Ft.
1,144
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Bernardino County
APN
0605 321 11 0 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.
RL
Rural Living District
The RL (Rural Living) land use zoning district provides sites for rural residential uses, incidental agricultural uses, and similar and compatible uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Property details
Interior
Laundry Information
None
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down
Fireplace Information
Wood
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Unfinished Walls
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Gentle Slope
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 0605321110000
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer or Septic - Unknown
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Rural
School Information
High School District: Yucca Valley
Location Information
Latitude: 34.20304100
Longitude: -116.28468700
Directions: 29 Palms Hwy make a left on Yucca Mesa, right on Aberdeen, left on Border, Right on Shifting Sands, to Desert Shadow
Zoning: JT/RL
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,144
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1967
County: San Bernardino County
APN: 0605 321 11 0 000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 78
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 78
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Jeffrey
List Agent Last Name: Poland
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Roadrunner
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Peter
Buyer Agent Last Name: Spurr
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Joshua Tree Realty
Around this home
Schools
Joshua Tree Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.1mi
4/10
La Contenta Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.4mi
3/10
Yucca Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.1mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
4 days above 103° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Joshua Tree, CA • 92252
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.4 hours in
June and 7.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$394,000 – $477,000
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