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$ 225,000
Est. payment | /mo
0.5 Baths
288 SqFt
$ 225,000
Est. payment | /mo
0.5 Baths
288 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 288 sqft
Price per Sqft $781
MLS Listing ID CRJT26057608
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1956
Lot Size 5.000 Acres
Acres 5.0
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Set on 5 expansive acres in the desirable Sunfair Heights neighborhood of Joshua Tree, this classic 1956 homestead cabin offers a rare opportunity for investors seeking an authentic desert property with room to grow. The approximately 16' x 18' structure has been thoughtfully improved while preserving its historic charm, creating a stylish and functional retreat surrounded by wide-open desert landscapes and panoramic views in every direction. Inside, the cabin features a bright sleeping and living space with wood plank ceilings, recessed lighting, large windows, and glass French doors that bring in abundant natural light and frame the surrounding desert scenery.The interior also includes a well-appointed bathroom with bifold doors, a tiled shower, toilet, and single-sink vanity, along with a full walk-in wardrobe for generous storage. While the cabin currently does not include a kitchen, there is ample space to add a simple one if desired, offering flexibility for future improvements. Outside, a concrete patio with a wood pergola creates a shaded outdoor living area perfect for relaxing under the desert sky, complemented by an L-shaped metal fence along the left side of the cabin. The property is connected to electric and city water and includes a septic system sized for a future 3–4 bedroom home, making it an excellent foundation for expansion or additional development. An on-demand electric hot water heater is already in place. Located just a short drive from the iconic landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park and the vibrant shops, galleries, and restaurants of downtown Joshua Tree, this property combines privacy with convenient access to one of Southern California's most sought-after desert destinations. Whether preserved as a minimalist desert retreat, expanded into a larger residence, or used as a base for a future development project, this unique homestead cabin presents a compelling investment opportunity in a region known for its natural beauty, creative community, and growing demand for distinctive desert properties.
Location
State CA
County San Bernardino
Interior
Heating None
Cooling None
Fireplaces Type None
Fireplace No
Laundry None
Exterior
Pool None
View Y/N true
View Mountain(s), Other
Private Pool false
Building
Story 1
Sewer Other
Water Other
Level or Stories One Story
New Construction No
Schools
School District Morongo Unified
Others
Tax ID 0632261070000
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Listed by Jessica Thiele • Coldwell Banker Roadrunner Realty
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