This is a nostalgic 2 Bedroom 1 Bath desert cottage home with A frame front entry, boasting classic 70s scrolled fascia trim. Perfect Joshua Tree project home. Great bones and unique design with tons of character. Sitting on 2.5 prime acres of Joshua Tree land, this is not your average box home. The home has updated dual pane windows, a full kitchen and dining area, living room, full bathroom, and 2 good size bedrooms. There is also an additional sunroom that has been partially enclosed, and acts as a breezeway between the garage and the home. 2 car garage with new roll up garage door. All electric home with a 2500-gallon water storage tank. The home sits inside of a fenced area of the property for privacy and security. The home at once time was running as a successful Hip Camp, and as such has multiple picnic/camping locations throughout the property for a fun and relaxing atmosphere. You can imagine yourself gazing into the star filled sky while sitting by a cozy fire in the evenings, after a long day exploring Joshua Tree National Park. There are 360-degree views, but the most notable are the back side of the boulder mountains of Joshua Tree National Park. If you have been waiting for the perfect private location in Joshua Tree to call your own wait no longer. Do not let this fantastic opportunity pass you by like a desert breeze!
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
2.5 acresLot Size
$655Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Zachary Harris•DRE #01445560• Harcourts Prime Properties
Bought with JOSH RUDIN•DRE #01974206• GATEWAY HOME SERVICES
Source:CRMLS #SW22216930
Redfin Estimate
$510,994
$314K since sold in May 2024$16K since July
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This home's estimate is 46.7% higher than the average sale price ($348K) of 6 comparable homes.
This is a nostalgic 2 Bedroom 1 Bath desert cottage home with A frame front entry, boasting classic 70s scrolled fascia trim. Perfect Joshua Tree project home. Great bones and unique design with tons of character. Sitting on 2.5 prime acres of Joshua Tree land, this is not your average box home. The home has updated dual pane windows, a full kitchen and dining area, living room, full bathroom, and 2 good size bedrooms. There is also an additional sunroom that has been partially enclosed, and acts as a breezeway between the garage and the home. 2 car garage with new roll up garage door. All electric home with a 2500-gallon water storage tank. The home sits inside of a fenced area of the property for privacy and security. The home at once time was running as a successful Hip Camp, and as such has multiple picnic/camping locations throughout the property for a fun and relaxing atmosphere. You can imagine yourself gazing into the star filled sky while sitting by a cozy fire in the evenings, after a long day exploring Joshua Tree National Park. There are 360-degree views, but the most notable are the back side of the boulder mountains of Joshua Tree National Park. If you have been waiting for the perfect private location in Joshua Tree to call your own wait no longer. Do not let this fantastic opportunity pass you by like a desert breeze!
CRMLS #FR22164251
Aug 6, 2022
Listing Removed
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Aug 3, 2022
Price Changed
$299,990
$385/sq ft
Aug 1, 2022
Price Changed
$399,000
$512/sq ft
Jul 26, 2022
Listed
$349,900
$449/sq ft
CRMLS #DC21128210
Apr 5, 2009
Listing Removed
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Oct 5, 2008
Listed
$99,000
$127/sq ft
GPSMLS #41301007
Nov 21, 2007
Sold
$75,000
$96/sq ft
Aug 16, 2007
Listed
$99,000
$127/sq ft
CRMLS #DC21123907
Nov 19, 2007
Sold
$75,000
$96/sq ft
Oct 6, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Aug 16, 2007
Listed
$99,000
$127/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,821 (+221.3%)
$51,000 + $790,500
$841,500
2024
$3,056 (+113.9%)
$51,000 + $790,500
$841,500
2023
$1,429 (+1.9%)
$9,469 + $85,220
$94,689
2022
$1,402 (+1.1%)
$9,469 + $85,220
$94,689
2021
$1,386 (+0.9%)
$9,283 + $83,549
$92,832
2020
$1,374 (−2.7%)
$9,101 + $81,911
$91,012
2019
$1,412 (+13.7%)
$9,008 + $81,071
$90,079
2018
$1,242 (+0.9%)
$8,831 + $79,481
$88,312
2017
$1,230 (+1.6%)
$8,488 + $76,395
$84,883
2016
$1,211 (+3.7%)
$8,488 + $76,395
$84,883
2015
$1,168 (+3.6%)
$8,322 + $74,897
$83,219
2014
$1,127 (+57.4%)
$18,000 + $56,000
$74,000
2013
$716 (−31.5%)
$18,000 + $56,000
$74,000
2012
$1,045 (−0.2%)
$10,000 + $32,000
$42,000
2011
$1,048 (−0.3%)
$17,000 + $50,000
$67,000
2010
$1,051 (−8.4%)
$17,000 + $50,000
$67,000
2009
$1,147 (+1.5%)
$17,000 + $50,000
$67,000
2008
$1,131
$7,650 + $68,850
$76,500
Tax history for 5889 Rice Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,821 (+221.3%)
$51,000 + $790,500
$841,500
2024
$3,056 (+113.9%)
$51,000 + $790,500
$841,500
2023
$1,429 (+1.9%)
$9,469 + $85,220
$94,689
2022
$1,402 (+1.1%)
$9,469 + $85,220
$94,689
2021
$1,386 (+0.9%)
$9,283 + $83,549
$92,832
2020
$1,374 (−2.7%)
$9,101 + $81,911
$91,012
2019
$1,412 (+13.7%)
$9,008 + $81,071
$90,079
2018
$1,242 (+0.9%)
$8,831 + $79,481
$88,312
2017
$1,230 (+1.6%)
$8,488 + $76,395
$84,883
2016
$1,211 (+3.7%)
$8,488 + $76,395
$84,883
2015
$1,168 (+3.6%)
$8,322 + $74,897
$83,219
2014
$1,127 (+57.4%)
$18,000 + $56,000
$74,000
2013
$716 (−31.5%)
$18,000 + $56,000
$74,000
2012
$1,045 (−0.2%)
$10,000 + $32,000
$42,000
2011
$1,048 (−0.3%)
$17,000 + $50,000
$67,000
2010
$1,051 (−8.4%)
$17,000 + $50,000
$67,000
2009
$1,147 (+1.5%)
$17,000 + $50,000
$67,000
2008
$1,131
$7,650 + $68,850
$76,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Apr 9, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Pool and hot tub
Jan 14, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Install a new electrical line for a new sauna.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Refrigeration
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Construction Type: Frame
View Information
View: Average
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 780
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 780
Building Sq. Ft: 780
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: S 1/2 S 1/2 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 29 TP 1N R 7E
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 108,900
Municipality Name: JOSHUA TREE
Acres: 2.5
Zoning Code: JT/RS-1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RES
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Overhead Wires
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: JOSHUA TREE
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 780
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1972
County: San Bernardino County
APN: 0604 211 01 0 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Joshua Tree Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.1mi
4/10
La Contenta Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
3/10
Yucca Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi
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
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 21 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, 14 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 11.1 hours in
June and 7.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.1 hrs
7.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$486,000 – $588,000
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