San Bernardino County property record for 5276 Rice Ave, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,338 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,104 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit Mar 2022 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0604-321-17-0000 |
| Primary APN | 0604-321-17-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,338 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,338 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio/Porch |
| Porch Area | 314 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5276 RICE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | JOSHUA TREE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92252-3848 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | JTRL |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 19 TP 1N R 7E |
| Legal Range | 7E |
| Legal Township | WP |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TWENTYNINE PALMS-YUCCA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1067 |
| Census Tract | 10420 |
5276 Rice Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2006.
Source: San Bernardino County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 823, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-0823 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LENDAGE LLC |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Jul 17, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STEARNS LENDING LLC |
| Dec 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006130300 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5276 RICE AVE, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-3848 |
| Document Number | 0000236849 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026236849 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants, 205 |
| Address | 5276 RICE AVE, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-3848 |
| Document Number | 0000236849, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026236849 |
| Name | LENDAGE LLC |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Property Address | 5276 RICE AVE, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-3848 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5276 RICE AVE, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-3848 |
| Document Number | 0000086221 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0086221 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Property Address | 5276 RICE AVE, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-3848 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000259097 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0259097 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Property Address | 5276 RICE AVE, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-3848 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5276 RICE AVE, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-3848 |
| Document Number | 0000522215 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0522215 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5276 Rice Ave was $4,104 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 | $330,980 (+2%) Land $69,698 Building $261,282 | |
| 2025 | $4,104.00 Homeowner's exemption | $324,490 Land $68,331 Building $256,159 |
| 2023 | $3,847.00 (+2.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $311,889 Land $65,677 Building $246,212 |
| 2022 | $3,769.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5276 Rice Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 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 5276 Rice Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 12 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures