61750 Desert Air Road, Joshua Tree, California 92252, Joshua Tree, 92252 - 3 bed, 2 bath
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61750 Desert Air Road
Joshua Tree, California 92252
ACTIVE
CONDITION: GOOD
3Beds
2Baths
1,150Sq Ft
8,352Lot Size
Property Price
LIST PRICE$379,000
EST. MARKET VALUE
$369,532
SUMMARY
This Dual-Unit Residential Asset represents a High-Potential Investment Opportunity, listed at $379,000—positioned slightly above the $369,533 Fair Market Value. Despite the premium, the property offers significant utility through its Dual-Unit Income Potential and Prime Village Location. With a Condition Rating of 3, the home features a recently installed roof and a remodeled casita, minimizing immediate capital expenditure. This versatile property is an ideal acquisition for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Owner-Occupants seeking to offset mortgage costs through rental income in the high-demand Joshua Tree market.
Estimated Market Value
$369,532
Based on Realkey algorithm analyzing recent comparable sales in Joshua Tree.
Comparable Sales Map
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
Map unavailable.
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 61750 Desert Air Road Subject | $379,000* List Price | 3 | 2 | 1,150 | $321 | - |
A 61593 Capilla Sold | $275,000 | 2 | 1 | 875 | $314 | 0.2 mi |
B 62060 Valley View Circle Sold | $339,000 | 2 | 1 | 976 | $347 | 0.3 mi |
C 61537 La Jolla Sold | $368,000 | 3 | 1 | 906 | $406 | 0.3 mi |
D 61515 Capilla Drive Active | $327,000 List Price | 3 | 2 | 1,040 | $314 | 0.3 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Condition Analysis
See Full ReportOVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Good
TeardownExcellent
Property is move-in ready.
While originally built in 1945, the property is well-maintained and move-in ready. The casita is fully remodeled, the main house features a recently installed roof, and interior photos show updated tile flooring, functional modern bathroom vanities, and the addition of mini-split HVAC systems.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- High Available Lot Utilization
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 8352, living area = 1150.
- Dual-Unit Income Potential
The property features two detached homes on a single parcel, offering excellent flexibility for multi-generational living or generating rental income from one unit while occupying the other.
- Prime Village Location
Situated within walking distance to Joshua Tree Village, local dining, and the National Park Visitor Center, this location is highly attractive for short-term rentals and lifestyle-oriented buyers.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- MLS Listing Discrepancy
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1150, other record living area = 870. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 3, other record bedroom count = 2.
- Vintage Infrastructure
Originally built in 1945, the main residence may require ongoing maintenance or updates to aging systems typical of homes from this era despite recent surface improvements.
- Shared Water Utility
While electric meters are separate, the units share a single water meter, which can complicate utility billing and management between two independent tenancies.
About 61750 Desert Air Road
Two detached homes on one parcel, walking distance to Joshua Tree Village, restaurants, shops, and the National Park Visitor Center. Most recently rented for month for the front house and month for the casita, totaling month. Live in the front home and generate income from the casita or vice versa. Front home: 2 beds, 1 bath, approx. 870 sq ft, indoor laundry, covered porch, mature shade tree, and recently installed roof. Rear studio casita: approx. 288 sq ft, remodeled, with kitchen, full bath, mini-split, and covered patio. Each home has a private fenced yard. Separate electric meters, shared water, spa hookup, and delivered vacant.
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1945
- Lot Size
- 8,352 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 3
- Total Bathrooms
- 2 (2 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Joshua Tree Unified Schools
Joshua Tree Elementary School
Grades K-6 • 0.8 mi
3/10
La Contenta Middle School
Grades 7-8 • 3.1 mi
3/10
Yucca Valley High School
Grades 9-12 • 6.2 mi
4/10
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 1,150 | 1,319.095 |
| Lot Size | 8,352 | 55,649.095 |
| Price | $379.0K | $427.4K |
| Price per sq ft | $330 | $334 |
| Built year | 1945 | 1980 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 7 | 76 |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Sep 2, 2026
$379,000
Initial Listing
Sold
Dec 10, 2021
$320,000
Public Record
Sold
Mar 9, 2007
$123,000
Public Record