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  • Listed by: Joshua Tree Modern
    Price increase: $37K (5/17)
    $975,000

    9073 Tortuga Trl, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    4beds
    1,967sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1967
    2.5 Acres Lot
    $946,700 Zestimate®
    $496/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Walk into Joshua Tree National Park from your doorstep. Set in a truly rural, wilderness setting, this remodeled and updated property offers rare privacy, panoramic views, and direct access to outdoor adventure. The open-concept floor plan combines the kitchen, dining, and living areas into a spacious Great Room designed for gathering and entertaining. The oversized en-suite primary bedroom functions as its own private wing, offering abundant space for sleeping, relaxing, or creating a home office/work area. A detached studio guesthouse with its own bathroom provides flexibility for guests, creative space, or additional privacy. Unwind in the hot tub overlooking expansive desert wilderness on a generous 2.5-acre parcel surrounded by mature landscaping, including Joshua trees and established shade trees. Despite the peaceful, secluded feel, the property remains conveniently close to downtown shopping and dining, as well as the National Park entrance. Leave the car parked in the driveway and hike nearby rocky peaks, explore deeper into the surrounding wilderness, or simply enjoy evening drinks beneath dark desert skies filled with stars. Properties offering this level of seclusion, dramatic rock formations, and sweeping desert views are increasingly rare.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Bryan Wynwood DRE #01448338 760-808-4806,

    Joshua Tree Modern

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: JT26103203MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bedrooms: 4
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Down
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Laundry: In Garage
      Features
      • All Bedrooms Down
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,967 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Garage
      • Garage spaces: 3
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: front
      • Pool features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Desert, Park/Greenbelt, Mountain(s), Panoramic
      Lot
      • Size: 2.5 Acres
      • Features: 2-5 Units/Acre
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0589391660000
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1967

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Preserve/Public Land, Rural
      Location
      • Region: Joshua Tree

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $496/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $891,400
      • Annual tax amount: $10,717
      • Date on market: 5/17/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 45 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

        $946,700

        $899,000 - $994,000

        $2,712/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/17/2026Price change$975,000+3.9%$496/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #JT26103203 Report a problem
        7/23/2025Price change$938,000-5.7%$477/sqft
        Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219131439 Report a problem
        12/26/2024Price change$995,000-12.6%$506/sqft
        Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219109370 Report a problem
        6/21/2024Price change$1,138,000-5.2%$579/sqft
        Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219109370 Report a problem
        4/2/2024Listed for sale$1,200,000+37.1%$610/sqft
        Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219109370 Report a problem
        5/13/2021Sold$875,000+109.6%$445/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/13/2017Sold$417,500-1.8%$212/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        2/28/2017Pending sale$425,000$216/sqft
        Source: Joshua Tree Realty #JT16755645 Report a problem
        12/1/2016Listed for sale$425,000+56.3%$216/sqft
        Source: Joshua Tree Realty #JT16755645 Report a problem
        8/26/2015Sold$272,000-1.1%$138/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/4/2015Pending sale$275,000$140/sqft
        Source: Joshua Tree Realty #JT15160055 Report a problem
        7/22/2015Listed for sale$275,000-23.4%$140/sqft
        Source: Joshua Tree Realty #JT15160055 Report a problem
        2/23/2008Listing removed$359,000$183/sqft
        Source: NCI #21125032 Report a problem
        2/1/2008Listed for sale$359,000+44.2%$183/sqft
        Source: NCI #21125032 Report a problem
        2/4/2005Sold$249,000$127/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$10,717 -1.1%$891,400 -4%
        2024$10,834 +2%$928,557 +2%
        2023$10,625 +2.1%$910,350 +2%
        2022$10,408 +94.3%$892,500 +99.4%
        2021$5,357 +0.8%$447,644 +1%
        2020$5,316 -5.5%$443,054 +2%
        2019$5,622 +4.1%$434,367 +2%
        2018$5,401 +47.6%$425,850 +53.5%
        2017$3,659 $277,440 +2%
        2016$3,659 +1.7%$272,000 +72.2%
        2015$3,596 +66.8%$158,000 +5.3%
        2014$2,157 $150,000 +22%
        2013-- $123,000 -13.9%
        2012-- $142,800
        2011-- $142,800
        2010-- $142,800 -15%
        2009-- $168,000 -36.4%
        2008-- $264,241 +2%
        2007-- $259,060 +2%
        2006-- $253,980 +253.4%
        2005-- $71,876 +2%
        2004-- $70,467 +1.9%
        2003-- $69,175 +2%
        2002-- $67,818 +2%
        2001-- $66,488 +2%
        2000-- $65,185

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92252

        Getting around

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        Somewhat Bikeable

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