Welcome to 61494 Sunburst Drive, a charming desert getaway in the heart of Joshua Tree. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath 1,265 sq ft home is the perfect blend of affordability, comfort, and timeless desert style. Bright and welcoming, the living room features large windows that bring in natural light and showcase sweeping desert views. The kitchen offers plenty of counter space and cabinetry, making it both functional and inviting. Two cozy bedrooms provide restful retreats, while the full bath is designed with simplicity and ease. Set on a spacious lot with classic desert landscaping, this home offers room to relax, entertain, or expand. Imagine evenings under the starlit skies, weekend gatherings with friends, or creating your own desert oasis—all just minutes from Joshua Tree Village and the National Park. Whether you’re looking for a first home, a weekend escape, or an investment opportunity, 61494 Sunburst Drive delivers style, comfort, and value in one of Southern California’s most iconic destinations.***A MUST SEE***
Under contract
Listing Provided by:
Joseph Dio DRE #01913968 5622049273,
Dio Real Estate
Price cut: $39.5K (10/9)
$349,500
61494 Sunburst Dr, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
2beds
1,265sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.27 Acres Lot
$340,700 Zestimate®
$276/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious lotStarlit skiesLarge windowsClassic desert landscapingCozy bedroomsSweeping desert views
- 84 days |
- 414 |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 09, 2025 at 09:03pm
Listing Provided by:
Joseph Dio DRE #01913968 5622049273,
Dio Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: RS25221060
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Laminate Counters, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
Heating
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Cooling
- Dual, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Wired for Data, All Bedrooms Down, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Doors: Atrium Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,265 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: front
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, TV Antenna
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Average Condition
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Rocks, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 0602202170000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Drywall, Frame, Concrete, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Permanent, Slab
- Roof: Shingle,Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property
- Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Joshua Tree
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $276/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $91,404
- Annual tax amount: $1,392
- Date on market: 9/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 84 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to Existing Loan,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$340,700
$324,000 - $358,000
$1,616/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Contingent | $349,500$276/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #RS25221060 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Price change | $349,500-10.2%$276/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #RS25221060 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $389,000$308/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #RS25221060 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,392 +10.2% | $91,404 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,263 +2% | $89,612 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,238 +2.1% | $87,855 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,156/mo
Principal & interest
$1702
Property taxes
$332
Home insurance
$122
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92252
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Joshua Tree Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 2.6 mi
- 5/10La Contenta Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 4/10Yucca Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6 mi
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