
Joshua Tree, California 92252
This High-Potential Investment Opportunity is listed at $349,000, positioned slightly above the $329,874 Fair Market Value. While not a discount play, the property offers a Condition Rating of 3, featuring a turn-key, solar-equipped interior that is currently generating income as a short-term rental. With 1.2 acres of land and panoramic mountain views, this asset provides immediate operational stability. It is an ideal acquisition for Buy-and-Hold Investors seeking a proven desert retreat or Owner-Occupants looking for a move-in ready lifestyle property.
Property is move-in ready.
While originally built in 1956, the property has undergone significant cosmetic and functional renovations within the last 5-15 years to serve as a turn-key short-term rental. The kitchen and bathrooms feature updated vanities and fixtures, the interior is well-maintained, and the addition of solar panels indicates an upgrade to the home's energy systems. It is move-in ready and functional.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 54450, living area = 1088.
Situated just over a mile from Joshua Tree Village and minutes from the National Park, the property offers exceptional southern mountain views on a private 1.2-acre lot.
Currently operating as a short-term rental and sold turn-key with furnishings included, this property provides an immediate opportunity for income generation or a seamless vacation home transition.
Originally built in 1956, the property may require more frequent maintenance or updates to its older systems compared to modern desert constructions.
At 1,088 square feet, the living space is relatively compact, which may be a constraint for buyers seeking a larger primary residence or hosting larger groups.
Set on 1.2 acres in the heart of Joshua Tree, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath desert hideaway delivers the laid-back homestead cabin vibe people come to the High Desert searching for—plus sweeping southern mountain views that steal the show. Just over a mile from Joshua Tree Village and minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, you get the best of both worlds: close enough for coffee, cocktails, and dinner, but far enough out to enjoy wide-open skies, quiet mornings, and that unmistakable desert stillness. Inside, the home feels warm, relaxed, and made for desert living, with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and an easy flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. Solar helps keep energy costs down, while the fully fenced property gives you privacy, space, and plenty of room to create your own desert retreat. Outside is where the magic really happens. Wake up to sweeping mountain views, watch the desert light shift across the horizon, settle in for glowing sunsets, and end the night beneath an enormous canopy of stars. Gather around the fire, unplug, and let the desert do its thing. Currently operating as a short-term rental, the property is being sold turn-key, including the furnishings (except a few exclusions and artwork negotiable), making it an easy opportunity for someone looking for an income-producing property, weekend escape, or full-time desert home. Bring your bags, settle in, and start living the Joshua Tree life from day one. A cool, comfortable desert compound with big views, open skies, and the relaxed character that makes the High Desert so hard to leave.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 1,088 | 1,319.095 |
| Lot Size | 54,450 | 55,649.095 |
| Price | $349.0K | $427.4K |
| Price per sq ft | $321 | $334 |
| Built year | 1956 | 1980 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 7 | 76 |
Sep 2, 2026
$349,000
Initial Listing
Mar 24, 2014
$87,000
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Apr 22, 2011
$72,000
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Nov 1, 2005
$120,500
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