One of the rare homes in the coveted Joshua Highlands high up in the rocks with views forever. Second floor suite has a separate entrance or an indoor entrance to a large living room, bedroom and bath and a second floor balcony. Downstairs has two large bedrooms a bath, living room with wood stove and renovated kitchen with dining area. there is also two finished bonus rooms - one a studio the other currently laundry and workshop. Brand new electric service and circuits, and just painted outside. Behind the house is a seasonal brook with double waterfall during a rain. Trails lead from the house to California Land Conservancy and Joshua Tree National Park. Large covered rear patio looks toward the mountains. At the end of the road up in the hills with extraordinary views!
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
2.87 acresLot Size
$482Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by PHIL SPINELLI•DRE #01418999• Joshua Tree Modern
Bought with Paul Karr•DRE #01850796• Cherie Miller & Associates
One of the rare homes in the coveted Joshua Highlands high up in the rocks with views forever. Second floor suite has a separate entrance or an indoor entrance to a large living room, bedroom and bath and a second floor balcony. Downstairs has two large bedrooms a bath, living room with wood stove and renovated kitchen with dining area. there is also two finished bonus rooms - one a studio the other currently laundry and workshop. Brand new electric service and circuits, and just painted outside. Behind the house is a seasonal brook with double waterfall during a rain. Trails lead from the house to California Land Conservancy and Joshua Tree National Park. Large covered rear patio looks toward the mountains. At the end of the road up in the hills with extraordinary views!
GPSMLS #41121589
Apr 4, 2002
Sold
$149,000
$93/sq ft
Nov 28, 2001
Listed
$149,000
$93/sq ft
End O'The Road, Nestled hillside retreat! Forever views from deck and all windows. Private and quiet. Everything new including tile floors and counters, cut berber carpet, k-sink, dishwasher, paint, A/C and heat and lot more. This community is one of the most sought after high desert locations close to the National monument. Seller holds a California Real Estate License. Co- listed with Candy Moulton call for directions.
Public Records
Jan 17, 2002
Sold
$146,000
$91/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 19, 2001
Sold
$103,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,073 (+4.8%)
$133,238 + $532,951
$666,189
2024
$7,701 (+2.0%)
$133,238 + $532,951
$666,189
2023
$7,552 (+2.1%)
$128,064 + $512,256
$640,320
2022
$7,398 (+1.1%)
$128,064 + $512,256
$640,320
2021
$7,317 (+193.5%)
$125,553 + $502,212
$627,765
2020
$2,494 (−5.2%)
$123,091 + $492,365
$615,456
2019
$2,630 (+7.6%)
$19,722 + $177,497
$197,219
2018
$2,445 (+1.1%)
$19,335 + $174,017
$193,352
2017
$2,419 (+1.8%)
$18,584 + $167,260
$185,844
2016
$2,377 (+3.0%)
$18,584 + $167,260
$185,844
2015
$2,307 (+5.0%)
$18,220 + $163,980
$182,200
2014
$2,198 (+21.1%)
$41,000 + $124,000
$165,000
2013
$1,815 (+3.0%)
$41,000 + $124,000
$165,000
2012
$1,762 (+2.4%)
$33,000 + $102,000
$135,000
2011
$1,721
$32,000 + $98,000
$130,000
2010
$1,722 (−19.5%)
$32,000 + $98,000
$130,000
2009
$2,140 (+1.5%)
$32,000 + $98,000
$130,000
2008
$2,108
$16,748 + $150,741
$167,489
Tax history for 8809 Via Rocosa Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,073 (+4.8%)
$133,238 + $532,951
$666,189
2024
$7,701 (+2.0%)
$133,238 + $532,951
$666,189
2023
$7,552 (+2.1%)
$128,064 + $512,256
$640,320
2022
$7,398 (+1.1%)
$128,064 + $512,256
$640,320
2021
$7,317 (+193.5%)
$125,553 + $502,212
$627,765
2020
$2,494 (−5.2%)
$123,091 + $492,365
$615,456
2019
$2,630 (+7.6%)
$19,722 + $177,497
$197,219
2018
$2,445 (+1.1%)
$19,335 + $174,017
$193,352
2017
$2,419 (+1.8%)
$18,584 + $167,260
$185,844
2016
$2,377 (+3.0%)
$18,584 + $167,260
$185,844
2015
$2,307 (+5.0%)
$18,220 + $163,980
$182,200
2014
$2,198 (+21.1%)
$41,000 + $124,000
$165,000
2013
$1,815 (+3.0%)
$41,000 + $124,000
$165,000
2012
$1,762 (+2.4%)
$33,000 + $102,000
$135,000
2011
$1,721
$32,000 + $98,000
$130,000
2010
$1,722 (−19.5%)
$32,000 + $98,000
$130,000
2009
$2,140 (+1.5%)
$32,000 + $98,000
$130,000
2008
$2,108
$16,748 + $150,741
$167,489
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.87 Acres
Year renovated
1982
Sq. Ft.
1,600
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Bernardino County
APN
0589 171 27 0 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 24, 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
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Propane Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater Unit
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Zoned, Evaporative
Has Cooling
Room Information
Art Studio, Workshop
Fireplace Information
Wood, Free Standing
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Concrete, Tile
Heating Information
Zoned, Wall Heater, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Location: Ground
Ceiling Fan
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Rocks, Up Slope from Street
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 0589171270000
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: BLM/National Forest, Mountainous, Preserve/Public Land
School Information
High School District: Morongo Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 34.09209700
Longitude: -116.30661600
Directions: Park Blvd toward park entrance. R on Rincon, 2nd left on Via Rocosa - to end, it turns left and follow the red rabbits.
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Zoning: RL
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,600
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: 1982
County: San Bernardino County
APN: 0589 171 27 0 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 24, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 4
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 4
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Phil
List Agent Last Name: Spinelli
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Joshua Tree Modern
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Paul
Buyer Agent Last Name: Karr
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Cherie Miller & Assoc.
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Friendly Hills Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
La Contenta Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
3/10
Yucca Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.9mi
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
41% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 97° expected this year, 23 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
$734,000 – $888,000
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