
Johnson Valley, California 92285
Analysis of 51033 Joshua Tree, Johnson Valley, California 92285 is currently available with a list price of $95,000. The property maintains a Poor Condition Rating (30/100), indicating the property requires renovation and updates to maximize its market potential. This presents opportunities for value-add investors. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Johnson Valley Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for Experienced Investors and Fix-and-Flip Specialists.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
Built in 1958 and currently uninhabitable. Although the exterior received a new roof, stucco, and windows approximately 4 years ago, the interior is completely gutted to the studs. All essential systems including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC have been removed, and there are no functional kitchen or bathroom facilities, necessitating a total interior reconstruction.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 217800, living area = 800.
The 5-acre parcel is fully fenced and offers a unique opportunity to acquire the adjacent 5-acre property, potentially creating a massive 10-acre desert compound.
Significant exterior updates completed recently include a newer roof, dual-pane windows, and a stucco skim coat, providing a solid shell for future development.
The property currently has no active connections for water, electricity, propane, or septic, requiring significant coordination and investment to make it functional.
The interior is stripped to the studs with no plumbing or electrical systems, meaning the structure is currently uninhabitable and requires a complete build-out.
5-acre Johnson Valley property with an existing structure, located directly next door to another 5-acre property with a newer home that is also available for purchase. The seller also owns the adjoining property, creating a possible opportunity to own two side-by-side parcels in the wide-open Johnson Valley area. The entire 5-acre parcel is fenced, adding useful definition and separation to the property. The property offers incredible desert views in every direction, with open land, distant mountains, surrounding mesas, and the quiet, open-sky feel that makes Johnson Valley so special. It is also located near the area known for the annual King of the Hammers off-road event, while being on the opposite side of the highway from the main event activity, offering proximity to the off-road community without being directly in the main traffic flow. The structure has had several important exterior improvements completed approximately 4 years ago, including replacement of the roof sheathing, fascia boards, and composition shingles. Dual-pane windows were installed, and a stucco skim coat was applied over most of the exterior. The interior is currently open to the studs, offering a blank canvas for a buyer with vision. Plumbing and electrical have been removed, and the property does not currently have connected utilities, including water, electricity, propane, or septic. Electrical service was previously connected to the property, but there is no active electrical service at this time. Buyer to verify any availability, requirements, costs, and approvals needed for future utility service directly with the utility provider and appropriate agencies. The structure is not currently habitable and is presently used by the owner for storage. This property is best suited for a buyer who understands desert properties, wants room to work, and is willing to investigate the property’s condition, use, utilities, permits, and future possibilities. Buyer is responsible for verifying all permits, zoning, land use, square footage, condition, utilities, habitability, and any possible future use with the appropriate agencies. Property is being sold strictly as-is, with no implied or expressed warranties of any kind. Seller and broker make no representations regarding permits, utilities, condition, habitability, or future use. Adjacent 5-acre property with newer home is also available for purchase. Owner is a licensed real estate agent.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 1.0 | 2.0 | 35% |
| Baths | 1.0 | 1.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 800 | 1,040 | 26% |
| Lot Size | 217,800 | 217,800 | 50% |
| Price | $95.0K | $300.0K | 10% |
| Price per sq ft | $119 | $262 | 13% |
| Built year | 1958 | 1961 | 29% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 36 | 192 | 6% |
May 12, 2026
$95,000
$125,000
-24% Price Drop
Initial Listing
May 1, 2026
$125,000
Initial Listing
Feb 26, 2013
$10,000
Public Record
Nov 30, 2005
$58,000
Public Record