San Bernardino County property record for 5451 Center Ave, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.75 ba · 860 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 4.74 acres (206,580 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $18,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,976 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0604-281-12-0000 |
| Primary APN | 0604-281-12-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 860 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 860 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 206,580 sqft |
| Porch | Patio/Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5451 CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | JOSHUA TREE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92252-3528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | JTRL |
| Legal Description | N 1/2 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 19 TP 1N R 7E AND EX RD |
| 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 | 1137 |
| Census Tract | 10420 |
5451 Center Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2023.
Source: San Bernardino County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79405 HIGHWAY 11 STE 9-212, 9-212, LA QUINTA, CA 92253 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 26, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DANA DESSELLE 401K TRUST (CT) |
| Apr 7, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017395838 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000168781 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5451 CENTER AVE, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-3528 |
| Document Number | 0000168781 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0168781 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2023 |
| 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 | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 79405 HIGHWAY 111 # 9212, 9212, LA QUINTA, CA 92253-8300 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5451 CENTER AVE, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-3528 |
| Document Number | 0000395838 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 395838 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $19.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 79405 HIGHWAY 111 #9-212 LA QUINTA CA 922538300, 9-212, LA QUINTA, CA 92253-8300 |
| Document Number | 395839 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 395839 |
| Name | DANA DESSELLE 401K TRUST (CT) |
|---|---|
| Address | 4460 REDWOOD HWY # 16356, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903-1951 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5451 CENTER AVE, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-3528 |
| Document Number | 0000146028 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 146028 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 4460 REDWOOD HWY #16356 SAN RAFAEL CA 949031951, 16356, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903-1951 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5451 Center Ave was $6,976.
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 | $585,371 (+2%) Land $49,461 Building $535,910 | |
| 2025 | $6,976.00 | $573,893 Land $48,491 Building $525,402 |
| 2023 | $5,435.00 (+967.78%) | $455,686 (+2,261.19%) Land $19,686 Building $436,000 |
| 2022 | $509.00 | $19,299 Land $19,299 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5451 Center 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 5451 Center 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 64% of the US · lower than 79% 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 |
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