San Bernardino County property record for 2696 Sunset Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,502 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,327 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer Feb 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 0599-231-02-0000 |
| Primary APN | 0599-231-02-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,502 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,502 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio/Porch |
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2696 SUNSET RD |
|---|---|
| City | JOSHUA TREE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92252-1158 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | JTRL5 |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 SEC 2 TP 1N R 6E |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | WP |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN BERNARDINO BASE & MERIDIAN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TWENTYNINE PALMS-YUCCA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2057 |
| Census Tract | 10420 |
Source: San Bernardino County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2696 SUNSET RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-1158 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JWH FINANCIAL INC |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mar 9, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017103868 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000057887 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2696 SUNSET RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-1158 |
| Document Number | 0000057886 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021-0057886 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2696 SUNSET RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-1158 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2696 SUNSET RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-1158 |
| Document Number | 0000057887 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021-0057887 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2696 SUNSET RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-1158 |
| Document Number | 0000057888 |
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| Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0057888 |
| Name | JWH FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2696 SUNSET RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-1158 |
| Document Number | 0000374579 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 374579 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 2696 SUNSET RD JOSHUA TREE CA 922521158, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-1158 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2696 SUNSET RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-1158 |
| Document Number | 0000103868 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0103868 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2696 SUNSET RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-1158 |
| Document Number | 0000103869 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0103869 |
| Name | NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
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 | $165,733 (+2%) Land $41,434 Building $124,299 | |
| 2025 | $2,327.00 (+6.16%) | $162,484 (+4.04%) Land $40,622 Building $121,862 |
| 2023 | $2,192.00 (+1.91%) | $156,174 Land $39,044 Building $117,130 |
| 2022 | $2,151.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 7 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 |
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