San Bernardino County property record for 979 McGarry Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 881 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,085 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 0631-161-25-0000 |
| Primary APN | 0631-161-25-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 881 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 881 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft |
| Porch | Patio/Porch |
| Porch Area | 369 sqft |
| Patio Area | 369 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 979 MCGARRY RD |
|---|---|
| City | JOSHUA TREE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92252 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | JTRL5 |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 S 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 26 TP 2N R 6E EX MIN RTS AS RESERVED BY USA 2.5 AC |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | WP |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TWENTYNINE PALMS-YUCCA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1116 |
| Census Tract | 10435 |
Source: San Bernardino County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2092, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252-0862 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003696624 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000696623 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $43,505 (+2%) Land $7,248 Building $36,257 | |
| 2025 | $1,085.00 (+4.03%) | $42,652 (+4.04%) Land $7,106 Building $35,546 |
| 2023 | $1,043.00 (+1.56%) | $40,996 Land $6,830 Building $34,166 |
| 2022 | $1,027.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% 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 9 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 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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