RARE FIND! South Joshua Tree acreage / view property all rehabbed with attractive furnishings and many extras, including new trees, paint, and river-rock flooring. Perched up on a hillside, this 2 & 1/2 acre darling is still walking distance to downtown art galleries, restaurants but a property with broad desert views and plenty of hush & privacy. Could easily be vacation rental or would make a superb weekend desert getaway. Features almost 1200 sq feet with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Bonus enclosed patio with miles of views. Newer evap cooling system delivers chilly air cheap and wood-stove to stay warm & cozy in the cold months. Area for RV or other use. Easy to get home and Joshua Tree National Park and its alluring hiking trails are minutes away. Starry nights are yours. Don't let this one get snapped up by another buyer, priced to move, come see today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
2.5 acresLot Size
$352Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Peter Spurr•DRE #01414588• Joshua Tree Realty
Bought with Peter Spurr•DRE #01414588• Joshua Tree Realty
3/2 Great fixer upper in South Joshua Tree. 2.5 acres . Lots of mature landscaping. Enclosed patio. Beautiful views from back yard. Close to downtown Joshua Tree. Home has stove/oven. 2 car attached garage.
Public Records
Oct 1, 1992
Sold
$50,000
$42/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 26, 1980
Sold
$45,500
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,450 (+4.5%)
$36,056 + $144,222
$180,278
2024
$2,346 (+1.9%)
$36,056 + $144,222
$180,278
2023
$2,302 (+2.0%)
$34,656 + $138,622
$173,278
2022
$2,257 (+4.6%)
$34,656 + $138,622
$173,278
2021
$2,157 (+0.9%)
$33,976 + $135,904
$169,880
2020
$2,139 (−5.1%)
$33,310 + $133,239
$166,549
2019
$2,253 (+8.7%)
$32,968 + $131,873
$164,841
2018
$2,072 (+1.1%)
$32,322 + $129,287
$161,609
2017
$2,050 (+1.8%)
$31,067 + $124,267
$155,334
2016
$2,014 (+132.6%)
$31,067 + $124,267
$155,334
2015
$866 (−0.5%)
$30,458 + $121,830
$152,288
2014
$870 (+0.1%)
$12,054 + $48,218
$60,272
2013
$869 (−12.9%)
$12,054 + $48,218
$60,272
2012
$997 (+4.2%)
$12,000 + $48,000
$60,000
2011
$958 (+0.4%)
$20,704 + $48,309
$69,013
2010
$954 (+0.7%)
$20,298 + $47,362
$67,660
2009
$947 (+1.6%)
$20,146 + $47,008
$67,154
2008
$932
$20,194 + $47,120
$67,314
Tax history for 6697 Outpost Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,450 (+4.5%)
$36,056 + $144,222
$180,278
2024
$2,346 (+1.9%)
$36,056 + $144,222
$180,278
2023
$2,302 (+2.0%)
$34,656 + $138,622
$173,278
2022
$2,257 (+4.6%)
$34,656 + $138,622
$173,278
2021
$2,157 (+0.9%)
$33,976 + $135,904
$169,880
2020
$2,139 (−5.1%)
$33,310 + $133,239
$166,549
2019
$2,253 (+8.7%)
$32,968 + $131,873
$164,841
2018
$2,072 (+1.1%)
$32,322 + $129,287
$161,609
2017
$2,050 (+1.8%)
$31,067 + $124,267
$155,334
2016
$2,014 (+132.6%)
$31,067 + $124,267
$155,334
2015
$866 (−0.5%)
$30,458 + $121,830
$152,288
2014
$870 (+0.1%)
$12,054 + $48,218
$60,272
2013
$869 (−12.9%)
$12,054 + $48,218
$60,272
2012
$997 (+4.2%)
$12,000 + $48,000
$60,000
2011
$958 (+0.4%)
$20,704 + $48,309
$69,013
2010
$954 (+0.7%)
$20,298 + $47,362
$67,660
2009
$947 (+1.6%)
$20,146 + $47,008
$67,154
2008
$932
$20,194 + $47,120
$67,314
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.5 Acres
Year renovated
1963
Sq. Ft.
1,187
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Bernardino County
APN
0602 173 02 0 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.
Aug 7, 2022 • Active
Plumbing
Remove the existing bathtub and install a new bathtub. Modify the plumbing to relocate the shower head and install a new hand shower wand.
Bathroom
Plumbing
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.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Garbage Disposal
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Evaporative
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Wood
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Bamboo, Stone, Tile
Heating Information
Electric, Wood Stove
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Exterior
Exterior Information
Fencing: Good Condition, Partial
Has Fence
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 0602173020000
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Rural, Suburban
School Information
High School District: Morongo Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 34.13129600
Longitude: -116.32560000
Directions: Hwy 62 to Outpost rd (next to Joshua Tree Inn) go UP (south) at Outpost (dirt road) for about 150 yards. House on left. Look for yellow realty sign.
Road Surface Type: Not Maintained
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,187
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1963
County: San Bernardino County
APN: 0602 173 02 0 000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 41
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 41
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Peter
List Agent Last Name: Spurr
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Joshua Tree Realty
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 • 2.4mi
4/10
La Contenta Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
3/10
Yucca Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
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
7/10 Fire Factor
16% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 99° expected this year, 25 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
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$397,000 – $481,000
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