High on the south side of Joshua Tree at the top of Rockwood Rd. is this enchanting retreat. It is private, secluded, & on 4.5 acres of hills, valleys, gorgeous vegetation and wonderful views. The home is nestled among tall shade trees, massive pines & mature palms. The main house is accessible by stairway or gentle ramp & consists of 2 bedrooms & 1.75 baths. Cozy living room with cathedral/vaulted ceiling & woodstove. The view is to the east & south through huge windows. You will love this room. Kitchen, dining area & large wood deck for summer meals, morning coffee, private dinners, and stargazing . Just off the kitchen is a utility room with laundry, pantry, storage, freezer & refrigerator. The lower level is perfect for an artist, writer, or someone that needs solitude & tranquility to work & create. There is a large bedroom with deck & another bedroom with small closet that was used as an office. There is a 1/2 bath with room to add a shower. It has it's own entry and a carport right there for easy access. A lower level meditation garden with reflection pond is ready for your koi or goldfish. If you demand privacy, peace & quiet & enjoy the mountains & desert, then this is for you. The best of both worlds.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
4.5 acresLot Size
$338Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by PATRICIA HEARD•DRE #00778378• ASSOCIATED BROKERS
Bought with Peter Spurr•DRE #01414588• Joshua Tree Realty
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.5 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,944
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Bernardino County
APN
0588 171 04 0 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Carport Spaces: 1
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Area, Electric Dryer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Breakfast Nook, Family Kitchen, In Kitchen, See Remarks
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Cooling Information
Central, Evaporative, Wall Window
Has Cooling
Room Information
See Remarks, Office
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
See Remarks, Wood Stove
Has Heating
Interior Features
Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Pantry
Levels: Two
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: Ramp - Main Level
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 0588171040000
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: Mountainous, Rural, Valley
Location Information
Latitude: 34.10908900
Longitude: -116.34516100
Directions: From Yucca Trail/Alta Loma, turn south on Olympic to the top to Onaga, turn east (left) to Rockwood, go South (right) to the top of the street. Driveway is the last house on the left, go through open chain link gates to house.
Road Surface Type: Maintained
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,944
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1980
County: San Bernardino County
APN: 0588 171 04 0 000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 63
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 2,549
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Patricia
List Agent Last Name: Heard
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Associated Brokers
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
Friendly Hills Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
La Contenta Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
3/10
Yucca Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
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
8/10 Fire Factor
32% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 99° expected this year, 22 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 10.9 hours in
June and 7.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.9 hrs
7.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$625,000 – $756,000
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