61826 Terrace Drive, Joshua Tree, California 92252, Joshua Tree, 92252 - 2 bed, 1 bath
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Joshua Tree, California 92252
This Designer Midcentury Desert Retreat is a turnkey sanctuary listed at $399,000, offering a rare opportunity to own a noted, high-performing Airbnb. While the $351,410 Fair Market Value reflects local baseline data, the property’s Condition Rating of 3 and Smirke-designed aesthetic represent a stable value for a designer-led renovation. Featuring National Park views, an outdoor clawfoot tub, and modern minimalist finishes, it provides a refined lifestyle within the Morongo Unified district. This is an ideal move-in ready home for Lifestyle-Focused Buyers or Short-Term Rental Operators.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 61826 Terrace Drive Subject | $399,000* List Price | 2 | 1 | 995 | $353 | - |
A 61537 La Jolla Sold | $368,000 | 3 | 1 | 906 | $406 | 1.0 mi |
B 61945 Grand View Circle Sold | $285,000 | 2 | 1 | 966 | $295 | 0.8 mi |
C 61947 Petunia Drive Sold | $294,900 | 3 | 1 | 1,000 | $295 | 0.2 mi |
D 61730 Oleander Drive Sold | $350,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,204 | $291 | 0.1 mi |
E 62060 Valley View Circle Active Under Contract | $339,000 List Price | 2 | 1 | 976 | $347 | 0.7 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is move-in ready.
This property, built in 1959, underwent an extensive and permitted remodel in 2015, falling within the 'extensively renovated within 5 to 15 years' criteria. The listing explicitly states it's 'fully furnished' and 'turnkey.' Images confirm a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, birch cabinets, and oak butcherblock countertops. The bathroom features a large walk-in shower with modern subway tiles. Concrete floors, modern light fixtures, and mini-split AC units are visible throughout, indicating a well-maintained and updated property with no immediate renovations required.
This property is a noted, lucrative, and well-oiled Airbnb machine, fully furnished and ready for immediate rental, offering a strong investment opportunity.
Remodeled by the Smirke design duo, it set the stylistic tone for vacation rentals in Joshua Tree, featuring a beautifully realized, permitted midcentury modern aesthetic.
The property offers a refined indoor/outdoor experience, including an exterior clawfoot bathtub, firepit, shaded area, and hammock circle for stargazing, highly desirable in the Joshua Tree environment.
With only one bathroom, the property may present functional limitations for multiple guests or families, potentially impacting its appeal for larger rental groups.
At 995 square feet, the interior living space is relatively small, which might limit its long-term appeal for some buyers or restrict the number of guests it can comfortably accommodate.
The property has seen a significant price reduction from its original listing and is currently listed above its estimated market value, suggesting potential overpricing or challenges in market perception.
Back on Top: This noted Airbnb first remodeled by the Smirke design duo We Are In Our Element in 2015 helped set the stylistic tone for vacation rentals in downtown Joshua Tree. Throughout, it has remained a lucrative, well-oiled machine. Improved and updated to include a refined indoor/outdoor living experience, featuring an exterior clawfoot bathtub, firepit, shaded area and hammock circle for stargazing. FULLY FURNISHED and ready to rent. Beautifully realized minimalist remodel updated with permits into an authentic midcentury modern. Stainless steel appliances, oak butcherblock countertops, birch kitchen cabinets, concrete floors, large walk-in shower featuring modern floor-to-ceiling subway tiles, flat-panel interior doors and large single-light glass front door. National Park views from family room and sunroom/den facing large fenced-in backyard. Completely finished, refined, turnkey property awaits your arrival.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-6 • 0.3 mi
Grades 7-8 • 3.4 mi
Grades 9-12 • 6.5 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 | 49% |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.0 | 36% |
| Square foot | 995 | 1,307 | 24% |
| Lot Size | 7,200 | 40,080 | 3% |
| Price | $399.0K | $403.8K | 49% |
| Price per sq ft | $401 | $322 | 66% |
| Built year | 1959 | 1981 | 26% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 416 | 201 | 97% |
Nov 6, 2025
$399,000
Initial Listing
Mar 2, 2025
$449,000
Initial Listing