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    • Price cut: $20K (9/10)
    $975,000

    3900 Avenida Tortuga, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    4beds
    2,341sqft
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    $6,901/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1958
    5 Acres Lot
    $944,600 Zestimate®
    $416/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Heated poolBocce ball courtNew roofPrivate patio accessSpacious primary suiteUpdated electricalPool heater
    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).
    193 days
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    Listed by:

    Mike Tighe DRE #02058688 440-454-0004,

    Real Estate eBroker, Inc.

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260006728MLS LogoOriginating MLS: SDMLS

      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, Heated, Heated with Propane, Private
      • 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: $416/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $913,600
      • Date on market: 3/22/2026
      • Listing terms: Cal Vet,Cash,Conventional,Exchange,FHA,VA

        Estimated market value

        $944,600

        $897,000 - $992,000

        $4,113/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/10/2026Price change$975,000-2%$416/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260006728 Report a problem
        3/22/2026Listed for sale$995,000-8.7%$425/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260006728 Report a problem
        11/26/2024Listing removed$1,089,999$466/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #240009132 Report a problem
        11/26/2024Price change$1,089,999-0.9%$466/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #240009132 Report a problem
        10/4/2024Price change$1,099,999-1.3%$470/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #240009132 Report a problem
        9/20/2024Price change$1,114,000-0.9%$476/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #240009132 Report a problem
        8/6/2024Price change$1,124,000+3.1%$480/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #240009132 Report a problem
        7/23/2024Price change$1,089,999-0.9%$466/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #240009132 Report a problem
        5/3/2024Listed for sale$1,099,9990%$470/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #240009132 Report a problem
        3/24/2022Sold$1,100,000+10%$470/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/15/2022Pending sale$999,900$427/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #JT22017536 Report a problem
        2/15/2022Contingent$999,900$427/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #JT22017536 Report a problem
        1/28/2022Listed for sale$999,900+66.9%$427/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #JT22017536 Report a problem
        3/3/2020Listing removed$599,000$256/sqft
        Source: BHGRE - Leaskou Partners #JT20005731 Report a problem
        2/12/2020Pending sale$599,000$256/sqft
        Source: BHGRE - Leaskou Partners #JT20005731 Report a problem
        2/5/2020Listed for sale$599,000$256/sqft
        Source: BHGRE - Leaskou Partners #JT20005731 Report a problem
        1/28/2020Pending sale$599,000$256/sqft
        Source: BHGRE - Leaskou Partners #JT20005731 Report a problem
        1/11/2020Listed for sale$599,000+176%$256/sqft
        Source: BHGRE - Leaskou Partners #JT20005731 Report a problem
        9/14/2015Sold$217,000-1.3%$93/sqft
        Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #15926001 Report a problem
        8/13/2015Pending sale$219,900$94/sqft
        Source: Desert Cities Realtors #15926001PS Report a problem
        7/24/2015Listed for sale$219,900+57.1%$94/sqft
        Source: Desert Cities Realtors #15926001PS Report a problem
        5/28/2014Listing removed$1,200$1/sqft
        Source: Sheric Real Estate Report a problem
        5/21/2014Listed for rent$1,200$1/sqft
        Source: Sheric Real Estate Report a problem
        8/16/1999Sold$140,000$60/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $913,600 +1.5%
        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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