San Bernardino County property record for 2681 Desert Shadow Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $179,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,112 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Reverse Mortgage Sep 2025 Reverse Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 0605-331-11-0000 |
| Primary APN | 0605-331-11-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio/Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2681 DESERT SHADOW RD |
|---|---|
| City | JOSHUA TREE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92252-3342 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | JTRL |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 LOT 33 SEC 6 TP 1N R 7E EX MNL RTS |
| Legal Range | 7E |
| Legal Township | WP |
| Legal Section | 6 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TWENTYNINE PALMS-YUCCA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2065 |
| Census Tract | 10420 |
2681 Desert Shadow Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2005.
Source: San Bernardino County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 580, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-0580 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
| May 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005207341 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000500395 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Property Address | 2681 DESERT SHADOW RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-3342 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2681 DESERT SHADOW RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-3342 |
| Document Number | 0000233063 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0233063 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Property Address | 2681 DESERT SHADOW RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-3342 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2681 DESERT SHADOW RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-3342 |
| Document Number | 0000233062 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0233062 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Property Address | 2681 DESERT SHADOW RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-3342 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 580, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-0580 |
| Document Number | 0000208525 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0208525 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2681 Desert Shadow Rd was $3,112 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: San Bernardino County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Unified School District | Morongo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $248,815 (+2%) Land $24,882 Building $223,933 | |
| 2025 | $3,112.00 Homeowner's exemption | $243,936 Land $24,394 Building $219,542 |
| 2023 | $2,918.00 (+2.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $234,464 Land $23,447 Building $211,017 |
| 2022 | $2,859.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2681 Desert Shadow Rd in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2681 Desert Shadow Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | JOSHUA BASIN WATER DISTRICT serves 6,489 people · EPA ID CA3610025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2021 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Mojavewifi.com Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Electryon Tech Fixed Wireless | 500 / 125 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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