Epic mid-century marvel in the famous Joshua Tree Highlands, near the west entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. Stunning property; perched nicely on a rolling hillside, this one is packed with charm, is clean and ready to go! This is rare find complete on site boulders and mature trees. Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath home, large rooms, view windows with stellar vistas, central HVAC & wood stove. Also comes with guest quarters / studio space and workshop, with 2 car garage--total of 3 structures on 2 1/2 acres. Come see why Joshua Tree highlands is the most coveted real estate in the Morongo Basin. Won't last.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
2.5 acresLot Size
$712Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Peter Spurr•DRE #01414588• Joshua Tree Realty
Bought with John Simpson•DRE #01071928• All American Real Estate
Source:CRMLS #JT16101618
Redfin Estimate
$748,535
$26K since sold in March 2021$50K since July
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This home's estimate is 42.7% higher than the average sale price ($525K) of 6 comparable homes.
Epic mid-century marvel in the famous Joshua Tree Highlands, near the west entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. Stunning property; perched nicely on a rolling hillside, this one is packed with charm, is clean and ready to go! This is rare find complete on site boulders and mature trees. Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath home, large rooms, view windows with stellar vistas, central HVAC & wood stove. Also comes with guest quarters / studio space and workshop, with 2 car garage--total of 3 structures on 2 1/2 acres. Come see why Joshua Tree highlands is the most coveted real estate in the Morongo Basin. Won't last.
Public Records
Apr 5, 2013
Sold
$143,000
$136/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,747 (−6.1%)
$213,282 + $598,230
$811,512
2024
$9,315 (+2.0%)
$213,282 + $598,230
$811,512
2023
$9,134 (−1.1%)
$205,000 + $575,000
$780,000
2022
$9,236 (+95.3%)
$205,000 + $575,000
$780,000
2021
$4,729 (+0.8%)
$204,000 + $586,500
$790,500
2020
$4,693 (−5.3%)
$77,199 + $308,794
$385,993
2019
$4,958 (+4.5%)
$76,407 + $305,628
$382,035
2018
$4,745 (+1.0%)
$74,909 + $299,635
$374,544
2017
$4,696 (+131.6%)
$72,000 + $288,000
$360,000
2016
$2,028 (+7.2%)
$72,000 + $288,000
$360,000
2015
$1,892 (−0.2%)
$14,875 + $133,878
$148,753
2014
$1,896 (+85.1%)
$14,365 + $129,284
$143,649
2013
$1,024 (+1.1%)
$14,365 + $129,284
$143,649
2012
$1,013 (+3.8%)
$28,718 + $37,336
$66,054
2011
$976 (+0.5%)
$28,155 + $36,604
$64,759
2010
$971 (+0.7%)
$27,603 + $35,886
$63,489
2009
$964 (+1.3%)
$27,397 + $35,618
$63,015
2008
$952
$27,462 + $35,703
$63,165
Tax history for 8312 Via Rocosa Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,747 (−6.1%)
$213,282 + $598,230
$811,512
2024
$9,315 (+2.0%)
$213,282 + $598,230
$811,512
2023
$9,134 (−1.1%)
$205,000 + $575,000
$780,000
2022
$9,236 (+95.3%)
$205,000 + $575,000
$780,000
2021
$4,729 (+0.8%)
$204,000 + $586,500
$790,500
2020
$4,693 (−5.3%)
$77,199 + $308,794
$385,993
2019
$4,958 (+4.5%)
$76,407 + $305,628
$382,035
2018
$4,745 (+1.0%)
$74,909 + $299,635
$374,544
2017
$4,696 (+131.6%)
$72,000 + $288,000
$360,000
2016
$2,028 (+7.2%)
$72,000 + $288,000
$360,000
2015
$1,892 (−0.2%)
$14,875 + $133,878
$148,753
2014
$1,896 (+85.1%)
$14,365 + $129,284
$143,649
2013
$1,024 (+1.1%)
$14,365 + $129,284
$143,649
2012
$1,013 (+3.8%)
$28,718 + $37,336
$66,054
2011
$976 (+0.5%)
$28,155 + $36,604
$64,759
2010
$971 (+0.7%)
$27,603 + $35,886
$63,489
2009
$964 (+1.3%)
$27,397 + $35,618
$63,015
2008
$952
$27,462 + $35,703
$63,165
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Refrigeration
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Construction Type: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Built Up Composition
Roof Shape Type: Built Up Composition
View Information
View: Good
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,052
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,052
Building Sq. Ft: 1,452
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: E 1/2 N 1/2 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 12 TP 1S R 6E EX MNL RTS AS RESERVED BY USA 2.5 AC M/L
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 108,900
Municipality Name: JOSHUA TREE
Acres: 2.5
Zoning Code: JT/RL
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: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,052
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1962
County: San Bernardino County
APN: 0589 151 18 0 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Friendly Hills Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
La Contenta Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
3/10
Yucca Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi
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
38% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 97° 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.
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Estimated sale price
$712,000 – $861,000
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