
Joshua Tree, California 92252
This Prime Investment Opportunity is a Turnkey Short-Term Rental listed at $945,000, positioned well below the $973,879 Fair Market Value by 2%. This valuation gap offers $28,879 in Instant Equity. Featuring a Mint Condition Rating, this property includes a permitted ADU, paid solar, and a 15x30 pool with panoramic mountain views. With a proven $113,000 annual gross income, this asset is ideal for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Owner-Occupants seeking a high-performing, fully furnished desert retreat.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
The property has undergone a comprehensive high-end renovation within the last 5 years, featuring a modern kitchen with a large island, high-end bath finishes, and polished concrete floors. Systems are fully updated with mini-split HVAC, paid solar, an EV charger, and a new septic tank for the permitted ADU, placing it in mint, move-in-ready condition.
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 = 1756.
Generating approximately $113,000 in annual gross income and featured in Travel + Leisure, this turnkey property offers a highly successful and documented short-term rental history.
The expansive five-acre lot features a 15x30 in-ground pool, spa, and multiple stargazing decks, providing a resort-level experience with panoramic views of the National Park ridgelines.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1756, other record living area = 1275. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 3, other record bedroom count = 2.
The 3-bedroom, 2-bath configuration is split between the main house and a detached ADU, which may not appeal to buyers seeking a traditional single-structure family residence.
Maintaining a five-acre desert lot, a large pool and spa, and multiple structures requires significant ongoing maintenance and management costs that could impact net margins.
INCOME-PRODUCING SHORT-TERM RENTAL generating approximately $113,000 in annual gross income, offered furnished; seller has verified income available upon request. Featured in Travel + Leisure, Black Rock Homestead is a renovated mid-century desert retreat just minutes from downtown Joshua Tree. The property enjoys exceptionally dark skies, quiet surroundings, and beautiful south-facing views toward the Indian Cove and National Park ridgelines. The main residence offers two bedrooms and one bath with an open floor plan, vaulted tongue-in-groove post-and-beam ceilings, polished concrete floors, recessed lighting, mini-split systems, and Fleetwood sliding glass doors that create seamless indoor-outdoor living. One bedroom features an original fireplace that nods to the home's history, while the high-end kitchen is anchored by a large center island with quality finishes throughout. A fully permitted one-bed, one-bath casita / ADU adds flexible living space with its own kitchenette and a newly installed septic tank exclusive to the ADU. Connecting both structures is an expansive pool deck with a 15 by 30 in-ground pool with an automatic pool cover and a 7 by 7 in-ground spa, all with Pentair remote access. Outdoor amenities include three decks, stargazing and lounge areas, outdoor shower, hammocks, hard-line propane to the grill and gas fire pit, a separate wood-burning fire pit, plus ping pong, darts, and cornhole. Additional features include fully paid off solar, an EV charger, commercial washer and dryer, two storage sheds, two kitchen areas, high-end bath finishes, and paved road access. Private, thoughtfully improved, and exceptionally well equipped, Black Rock Homestead blends original Joshua Tree character, modern amenities, dramatic outdoor living, and a proven rental history in one distinctive desert property.
No exterior & parking available.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Square foot | 1,756 | 1,296.208 |
| Lot Size | 217,800 | 50,973.083 |
| Price | $945.0K | $408.4K |
| Price per sq ft | $538 | $332 |
| Built year | 1954 | 1983 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 44 | 80 |
Sep 10, 2026
$945,000
Initial Listing
Jan 5, 2021
$435,000
Public Record
Aug 30, 2012
$55,000
Public Record
Mar 17, 2005
$85,000
Public Record