3955 McDowell St, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 Property Records

San Bernardino County property record for 3955 McDowell St, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 2023
Lot Size	2.95 acres (128,857 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$176,500 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill	$8,344 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2024 Mortgage Apr 2026 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0599-361-36-0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0599-361-36-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.75 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,088 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,088 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2023
Effective Year Built	Effective 2023
Architectural Style	Modern
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	128,857 sqft
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	470 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	470 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Pool Type	Pool with Hot Tub/Spa
Porch	Patio/Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3955 MCDOWELL ST
City	JOSHUA TREE
State	CA
Zip	92252
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	JTRL
Legal Description	S 1/2 N 1/2 AND S 1/2 GOV LOT 98 SEC 12 TP 1N R 6E EX MNL RTS RESERVATION OF RECORD EX RD
Legal Range	6E
Legal Township	WP
Legal Section	12
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	98
Jurisdiction	SAN BERNARDINO CA
Township / Civil Division	TWENTYNINE PALMS-YUCCA VALLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2171
Census Tract	10420

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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	913 N VALLEY DR, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266-5542
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 16, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage LOAN FUNDER LLC
Apr 2, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC
Apr 2, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY
Apr 2, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY
Aug 18, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage LOAN FUNDER LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 5, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2022284349
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 31, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0000830855
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN BERNARDINO CA
Property Address	3955 MCDOWELL ST, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 15, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2711 N SEPULVEDA BLVD 742, 742, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266-2725

Mortgage

Document Number	0000039205
Date	Feb 16, 2024
Instrument	2024-0039205

Lender

Name	LOAN FUNDER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	NEW YORK, NY 10022

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	12 Months
Due	Feb 15, 2025

April 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN BERNARDINO CA
Recording Date	Apr 2, 2026
Property Address	3955 MCDOWELL ST, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252
Document Number	0000086859
Instrument Date	Mar 30, 2026
Instrument	202686859
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 28, 2026
Title Company	PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Sole Owner
Address	913 N VALLEY DR, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266-5542

Mortgage

Document Number	0000086861,
Date	Apr 2, 2026
Instrument	202686861

Lender

Name	NEWREZ LLC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.01%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

April 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN BERNARDINO CA
Recording Date	Apr 2, 2026
Property Address	3955 MCDOWELL ST, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252
Document Number	0000086862
Instrument Date	Mar 12, 2026
Instrument	202686862
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 28, 2026
Title Company	PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Limited Liability Partnership

April 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN BERNARDINO CA
Recording Date	Apr 2, 2026
Property Address	3955 MCDOWELL ST, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252
Document Number	0000086860
Instrument Date	Mar 12, 2026
Instrument	202686860
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 28, 2026
Title Company	PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Sole Owner
Address	913 N VALLEY DR, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266-5542

August 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN BERNARDINO CA
Recording Date	Aug 18, 2022
Property Address	3955 MCDOWELL ST, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252
Document Number	0000284349
Instrument Date	Jun 2, 2022
Instrument	2022-0284349
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2024
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL CO IE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	869 VIA DEL MONTE, PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA 90274-1674

Mortgage

Document Number	0000284350
Date	Aug 18, 2022
Instrument	2022-0284350

Lender

Name	LOAN FUNDER LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	NEW YORK, NY 10022

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	San Bernardino County
Unified School District	Morongo Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$691,898 (+2%) Land $187,304 Building $504,594
2025	$8,344.00 (+246.08%)	$678,331 (+284.32%) Land $183,631 Building $494,700
2023	$2,411.00 (+243.45%)	$176,500 Land $176,500
2022	$702.00

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Mojavewifi.com Fixed Wireless	500 / 500
Electryon Tech Fixed Wireless	500 / 125

May also be available: Frontier, Pacific Lightwave, Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

Nearby Properties on McDowell St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures