2696 Sunset Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 Property Records

San Bernardino County property record for 2696 Sunset Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,502 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size5 acres (217,800 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$140,000 (Mar 2017)
Tax Bill$2,327 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Transfer
Feb 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone D (undetermined)
APN0599-231-02-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0599-231-02-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,502 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,502 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Architectural StyleConventional
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area217,800 sqft
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPatio/Porch
Porch Area320 sqft
Patio Area320 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemRefrigeration
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2696 SUNSET RD
CityJOSHUA TREE
StateCA
Zip92252-1158
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeJTRL5
Legal DescriptionLOT 15 SEC 2 TP 1N R 6E
Legal Range6E
Legal TownshipWP
Legal Section2
Legal SubdivisionSAN BERNARDINO BASE & MERIDIAN
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionSAN BERNARDINO CA
Township / Civil DivisionTWENTYNINE PALMS-YUCCA VALLEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2057
Census Tract10420

Owner

Source: San Bernardino County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address2696 SUNSET RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-1158
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 5, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO
Feb 5, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
JWH FINANCIAL INC
Oct 12, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Mar 9, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 9, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 9, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 8, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2017103868
Last Transfer DateNov 6, 2020
Transfer Doc0000057887
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSAN BERNARDINO CA
Recording DateFeb 5, 2021
Property Address2696 SUNSET RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-1158
Document Number0000057886
Instrument DateNov 10, 2020
Instrument2021-0057886
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2696 SUNSET RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-1158

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSAN BERNARDINO CA
Recording DateFeb 5, 2021
Property Address2696 SUNSET RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-1158
Document Number0000057887
Instrument DateNov 6, 2020
Instrument2021-0057887
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address2696 SUNSET RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-1158

Mortgage

Document Number0000057888
DateFeb 5, 2021
Instrument2021-0057888
Lender
NameJWH FINANCIAL INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueDec 1, 2050

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN BERNARDINO CA
Recording DateOct 12, 2018
Property Address2696 SUNSET RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-1158
Document Number0000374579
Instrument DateSep 14, 2018
Instrument374579
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 25, 2018
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address2696 SUNSET RD JOSHUA TREE CA 922521158, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-1158

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN BERNARDINO CA
Recording DateMar 9, 2017
Property Address2696 SUNSET RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-1158
Document Number0000103868
Instrument DateMar 7, 2017
Instrument2017-0103868
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address2696 SUNSET RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-1158

Mortgage

Document Number0000103869
DateMar 9, 2017
Instrument2017-0103869
Lender
NameNEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Bernardino County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Bernardino County
Unified School DistrictMorongo Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed 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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone D
undetermined · not studied
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemJOSHUA BASIN WATER DISTRICT
serves 6,489 people · EPA ID CA3610025
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2021
Lead10 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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