San Bernardino County property record for 8971 S Samel Rd, Morongo Valley, CA 92256
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,342 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 5.1 acres (222,156 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,157 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer Sep 2019 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0585-201-55-0000 |
| Primary APN | 0585-201-55-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,342 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,126 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 216 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 222,156 sqft |
| Porch | Patio/Porch |
| Porch Area | 843 sqft |
| Patio Area | 843 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8971 S SAMEL RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORONGO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92256-9695 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MVRL |
| Legal Description | GOV LOT 8 SEC 18 TP 1S R 5E EX E 264 FT N 165 FT 3.82 AC M/L |
| Legal Range | 5E |
| Legal Township | WP |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TWENTYNINE PALMS-YUCCA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2058 |
| Census Tract | 10413 |
8971 S Samel Rd is held in a trust since September 2019.
Source: San Bernardino County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 264, MORONGO VALLEY, CA 92256-0264 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019312033 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000312205 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8971 S SAMEL RD, MORONGO VALLEY, CA 92256-9695 |
| Document Number | 0000280835 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0280835 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 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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| Address | PO BOX 264, MORONGO VALLEY, CA 92256-0264 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8971 S SAMEL RD, MORONGO VALLEY, CA 92256-9695 |
| Document Number | 0000312205 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 312205 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 42090 HOVLEY GARDENS DR PALM DESERT CA 922607939, PALM DESERT, CA 92260-7939 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8971 S SAMEL RD, MORONGO VALLEY, CA 92256-9695 |
| Document Number | 0000312033 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 312033 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $71.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 264 MORONGO VALLEY CA 922560264, MORONGO VALLEY, CA 92256-0264 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8971 S Samel Rd was $1,157.
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 | $72,508 (+2%) Land $27,888 Building $44,620 | |
| 2025 | $1,157.00 | $71,086 Land $27,341 Building $43,745 |
| 2023 | $1,089.00 (+2.06%) | $68,325 Land $26,279 Building $42,046 |
| 2022 | $1,067.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8971 S Samel Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 8971 S Samel Rd is high, ranking above 76% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 76% of the US · above 52% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 | CSA 70-F MORONGO serves 300 people · EPA ID CA3600226 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Uranium not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mojavewifi.com Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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