Under contract

Listed by: Rarick Realty Group • Cindy Ontiveros • Contact: 760-401-0567

Price cut: $15K (8/3)

$259,900

61785 Morningside Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

2beds

912sqft

$1,805/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1982

7,200 Square Feet Lot

$254,400 Zestimate^®

$285/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Price Improvement!!! Welcome to your desert retreat in the heart of Joshua Tree. This charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath home offers both comfort and functionality. Inside you will find tile flooring throughout the main living areas and comfy carpet in both bedrooms. Step outside and enjoy a fenced backyard with deck to enjoy entertaining, relaxing, or taking in Joshua Tree's iconic sunsets and star filled nights. Located just minutes to the Joshua Tree National Park, local shops, restaurants, art galleries and all the charm this sought after town has to offer. This home offers endless possibilities!!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Entry/Foyer, Laundry, Living Room

Heating

Wall Furnace

Cooling

Evaporative Cooling

Appliances

Laundry: In Garage

Features

Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 912 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway Down Slope From Street
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Entry location: 1
Pool features: None
Fencing: Chain Link
Has view: Yes
View description: Desert, Neighborhood

Lot

Size: 7,200 Square Feet
Features: Desert Back, Sloped Down

Details

Parcel number: 0603243140000
Special conditions: Probate Listing

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1982

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Rural, Valley

Location

Region: Joshua Tree

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $285/sqft
Tax assessed value: $230,800
Date on market: 7/13/2026
Cumulative days on market: 72 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Government Loan,Submit,USDA Loan

Estimated market value

$254,400

$242,000 - $267,000

$3,553/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/19/2026	Contingent	$259,900$285/sqft
Source: CRMLS #JT26152791 Report a problem
8/3/2026	Price change	$259,900-5.5%$285/sqft
Source: CRMLS #JT26152791 Report a problem
7/13/2026	Listed for sale	$274,900+87%$301/sqft
Source: CRMLS #JT26152791 Report a problem
1/13/2006	Sold	$147,000+410.4%$161/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/22/2001	Sold	$28,800$32/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	--	$230,800 -9.5%
2025	$2,975 +31.8%	$254,898 +43%
2024	$2,257 +2%	$178,283 +2%
2023	$2,213 +2.1%	$174,787 +2%
2022	$2,168 +1.2%	$171,360 +2%
2021	$2,142 +13.3%	$168,000 +16.6%
2020	$1,890 +1.5%	$144,100 +10%
2019	$1,862 +40.9%	$131,000 +31.8%
2018	$1,322 +6.1%	$99,400 +7.5%
2017	$1,245	$92,500 +6%
2016	$1,245 +5.4%	$87,300 +3.9%
2015	$1,182 +6.2%	$84,000
2014	$1,113	$84,000 +40%
2013	--	$60,000 -46.4%
2012	--	$112,000
2011	--	$112,000
2010	--	$112,000
2009	--	$112,000 -19.1%
2008	--	$138,443 +2%
2007	--	$135,728 +226.1%
2006	--	$41,619 +2%
2005	--	$40,803 +2%
2004	--	$40,003 +1.9%
2003	--	$39,270 -16.4%
2002	--	$47,000 +0.5%
2001	--	$46,749
2000	--	$46,749