8868 Desert Shadow Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 Property Records

San Bernardino County property record for 8868 Desert Shadow Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,847 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size	5 acres (217,800 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on File
Last Sale	$110,000 (Mar 2004)
Tax Bill	$6,838 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2022 Transfer Dec 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`0589-183-27-0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0589-183-27-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.75 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,847 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,499 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,847 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2006
Effective Year Built	Effective 2006
Architectural Style	Modern
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Built-Up Asphalt
Lot Area	217,800 sqft
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	652 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Patio/Porch
Porch Area	280 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8868 DESERT SHADOW RD
City	JOSHUA TREE
State	CA
Zip	92252-5028
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	JTRL
Legal Description	S 1/2 SW 1/4 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 7 TP 1S R 7E
Legal Range	7E
Legal Township	WP
Legal Section	7
Legal Block	3
Jurisdiction	SAN BERNARDINO CA
Township / Civil Division	TWENTYNINE PALMS-YUCCA VALLEY
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3023
Census Tract	10419

Owner

8868 Desert Shadow Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2022.

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

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address	8868 DESERT SHADOW RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-5028
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Tenants in Common

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 18, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 24, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Dec 24, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ENNKAR INC
May 1, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 16, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 16, 2004 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 16, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2004178944
Last Transfer Date	Aug 19, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000345321
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN BERNARDINO CA
Recording Date	Oct 18, 2022
Property Address	8868 DESERT SHADOW RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-5028
Document Number	0000345321
Instrument Date	Aug 19, 2022
Instrument	2022-0345321
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8868 DESERT SHADOW RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-5028

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN BERNARDINO CA
Property Address	8868 DESERT SHADOW RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-5028
Document Number	0000019448
Instrument Date	Dec 24, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 28, 2021
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8868 DESERT SHADOW RD JOSHUA TREE CA 922525028, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-5028

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019448
Date	Jan 13, 2021
Instrument	19448

Lender

Name	HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Address	451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	900 Months
Due	Jan 12, 2096

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.83%

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN BERNARDINO CA
Property Address	8868 DESERT SHADOW RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-5028
Document Number	0000019447
Instrument Date	Dec 24, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 1, 2021
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	8868 DESERT SHADOW RD JOSHUA TREE CA 922525028, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-5028

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019447
Date	Jan 13, 2021
Instrument	19447

Lender

Name	ENNKAR INC
Address	ORANGE, CA 92865

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	900 Months
Due	Jan 12, 2096

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.83%

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN BERNARDINO CA
Recording Date	May 1, 2017
Property Address	8868 DESERT SHADOW RD, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-5028
Document Number	0000180325
Instrument Date	Apr 24, 2017
Instrument	180325
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 11, 2017
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 1364 JOSHUA TREE CA 922520880, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-0880

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8868 Desert Shadow Rd was $6,838.

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		$566,974 (+2%) Land $106,208 Building $460,766
2025	$6,838.00 Homeowner's exemption	$555,856 Land $104,125 Building $451,731
2023	$6,420.00 (+34.51%) Homeowner's exemption	$534,271 Land $100,081 Building $434,190
2022	$4,773.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 8868 Desert Shadow Rd in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 8868 Desert Shadow Rd is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 50 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, Verizon.

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