Fully remodeled 3BD/2BA + bonus room on 5 private acres with expansive desert and mountain views. Flexible for personal use, second home, or short-term rental. Renovated in 2022 with new roof, updated electrical, luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh interior/exterior paint, upgraded appliances, new water heater, pool heater, and wireless pool controls. Open-concept living, dining, and kitchen. Spacious primary suite with dual vanities and private patio access. Outdoor features include heated pool, spa, fire pit, bocce ball court, and covered patio—ideal for enjoying Joshua Tree’s natural setting. Versatile Quonset structure perfect for studio, wellness, or creative use. Attached garage with EV charger. Offered fully furnished ($50K+ in furnishings included). Move-in ready. Previously operated as a short-term rental, with the current owner utilizing the property to help offset W-2 income through short-term rental use (buyer to verify with CPA).
For sale
$995,000
3900 Avenida Tortuga, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
4beds
2,341sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
5 Acres Lot
$959,000 Zestimate®
$425/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Heated poolBocce ball courtNew water heaterNew roofPrivate patio accessUpdated electricalPool heater
- 23 days |
- 908 |
- 68 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mike Tighe DRE #02058688 440-454-0004,
Real Estate eBroker, Inc.
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260006728
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTORTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air, Swamp Cooler(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration, 6 Burner Stove, Freezer, Grill, Ice Maker, Propane Oven, Propane Stove, Range/Stove Hood, Barbecue, Water Line to Refr, Counter Top, Electric Cooking, Propane Cooking
- Laundry: Other/Remarks
Features
- Kitchen Island, Open Floor Plan, Shower, Kitchen Open to Family Rm, Furnished
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum/Vinyl, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BR
- Furnished: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: Detached
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,341
- Total interior livable area: 2,341 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Patio & porch: Awning/Porch Covered, Concrete
- Pool features: Below Ground, Private, Heated with Propane, Heated
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountains/Hills, Desert
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0599351030000
- Zoning: JT/RL
- Zoning description: JT/RL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Frame
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Conventional Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: BBQ, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
- Subdivision: OUT OF AREA
Location
- Region: Joshua Tree
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $425/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $900,000
- Annual tax amount: $10,791
- Date on market: 3/22/2026
- Listing terms: Cal Vet,Cash,Conventional,Exchange,FHA,VA
Estimated market value
$959,000
$911,000 - $1.01M
$3,919/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000-8.7%$425/sqft |
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| 11/26/2024 | Listing removed | $1,089,999$466/sqft |
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| 11/26/2024 | Price change | $1,089,999-0.9%$466/sqft |
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| 10/4/2024 | Price change | $1,099,999-1.3%$470/sqft |
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| 9/20/2024 | Price change | $1,114,000-0.9%$476/sqft |
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| 8/6/2024 | Price change | $1,124,000+3.1%$480/sqft |
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| 7/23/2024 | Price change | $1,089,999-0.9%$466/sqft |
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| 5/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,099,9990%$470/sqft |
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| 3/24/2022 | Sold | $1,100,000+10%$470/sqft |
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| 3/15/2022 | Pending sale | $999,900$427/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #JT22017536 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2022 | Contingent | $999,900$427/sqft |
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| 1/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $999,900+66.9%$427/sqft |
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| 3/3/2020 | Listing removed | $599,000$256/sqft |
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| 2/12/2020 | Pending sale | $599,000$256/sqft |
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| 2/5/2020 | Listed for sale | $599,000$256/sqft |
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| 1/28/2020 | Pending sale | $599,000$256/sqft |
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| 1/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $599,000+176%$256/sqft |
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| 9/14/2015 | Sold | $217,000-1.3%$93/sqft |
Source:  CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #15926001 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2015 | Pending sale | $219,900$94/sqft |
Source: Desert Cities Realtors #15926001PS Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2015 | Listed for sale | $219,900+57.1%$94/sqft |
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| 5/28/2014 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 5/21/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 8/16/1999 | Sold | $140,000$60/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,791 +2.9% | $900,000 |
| 2024 | $10,485 -13% | $900,000 -13.5% |
| 2023 | $12,049 +257.1% | $1,040,400 +295.9% |
| 2022 | $3,374 +1.1% | $262,795 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,338 +0.8% | $257,642 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,312 +1.9% | $255,000 +10.7% |
| 2019 | $3,251 +6.3% | $230,281 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,059 +1% | $225,766 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,030 | $221,340 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,030 +1.7% | $217,000 +17.2% |
| 2015 | $2,980 +18.2% | $185,186 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,521 | $181,558 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $180,738 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $177,194 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $173,720 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $172,421 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $172,831 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $169,442 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $166,120 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $162,863 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $159,669 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $156,538 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $153,669 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $150,656 +5.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $142,800 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $140,000 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$5,754/mo
Principal & interest
$4817
Property taxes
$937
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Neighborhood: 92252
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Joshua Tree Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.3 mi
- 3/10La Contenta Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 5.2 mi
- 4/10Yucca Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.8 mi
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- 92252
- 3900 Avenida Tortuga
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