
Pioneertown, California 92268
Analysis of 53408 Stud Valley Road, Pioneertown, California 92268 is currently available with a list price of $2,165,000. The property maintains a Fair Condition Rating (50/100), suggesting the property is in acceptable condition with potential for value enhancement through selective updates and improvements. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Pioneertown Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 2001, the property is 23 years old, placing it in the Fair category. While the 'Western Cowboy' aesthetic is intentional, the kitchen and bathrooms are dated, featuring 1940s-style appliances and rustic finishes that may require minor repairs or modernization. Although systems like radiant floor heating and mini-splits are functional, the overall age and specialized rustic condition suggest a need for updates to meet current standard residential expectations.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 774496, living area = 988.
Spanning over 26 acres, this iconic ranch offers a rich Hollywood history and unparalleled privacy while remaining uniquely situated within the town of Pioneertown.
The property features a main home, a rustic barn with living quarters, a separate office, and a guest pump house, providing exceptional utility for guests, staff, or creative studios.
With only one bedroom and under 1,000 square feet in the main residence, the primary living area is relatively small for a property at this price point.
The assigned local schools have lower ratings (ranging from 3 to 4), which may be a drawback for families prioritizing high-performing educational districts.
Stud Valley Ranch is a iconic desert property. At the height of Pioneertown's film and television days, Stud Valley Ranch was home to lodging the film crew. It was later a campground and one could camp in their travel trailer and also rent a Jeep from this location to explore the desert. The history of this property is fascinating and well documented. Today, the in-town twenty-six plus acre ranch is home to a living, working Western Cowboy lifestyle with a charming home, a rustic barn and ancillary buildings. The home features a great room with a small library, a den, two bathrooms and a loft. Radiant heat is in the floor and mini-splits provide air conditioning. There is an attached greenhouse that provides passive solar. A recently added bonus room is a multi purpose space. The barn is a large open space with a private room upstairs. It has a 3/4 bath and the kitchen has a 1940's stove and laundry. A small office is a petite building located next to the grape arbor and Koi pond and it's heated with a pot belly stove. Down a winding path one will find the unique pump house that has guest quarters and it's own separate bath house with indoor and outdoor showers. There is a 60' wooden round pen, two large pipe corrals, a large turn out of apx. 1 acre, two shade shelters and a lovely large shade tree for your horses. The land has the most beautiful 360 degree views and mature trees and desert flora. This property is completely private yet located in town. There are two excellent wells. This is an amazing opportunity for one to live in a most desirable location!
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-6 • 6.7 mi
Grades 7-8 • 7.9 mi
Grades 9-12 • 5.6 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 1.0 | 3.0 | 20% |
| Baths | 4.0 | 2.5 | 90% |
| Square foot | 988 | 1,387 | 30% |
| Lot Size | 774,496 | 55,152.5 | 80% |
| Price | $2.17M | $930.0K | 90% |
| Price per sq ft | $2.2K | $664 | 90% |
| Built year | 2001 | 1999 | 50% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 41 | 179 | 10% |
Apr 26, 2026
$2,165,000
Initial Listing
Sep 15, 1998
$42,000
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