
Joshua Tree, California 92252
Analysis of 65330 Sand Trail, Joshua Tree, California 92252 is currently available with a list price of $729,000. 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 Joshua Tree 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 1956, this property is functional and currently used as a vacation rental, but it is significantly dated. The kitchen features older painted cabinetry and basic white appliances, while the bathroom retains mid-century fixtures and a dated sliding shower door. While well-maintained for its age, the home requires cosmetic updates and likely system modernizations to meet current market standards for a primary residence.
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 = 1092.
The property features a massive 1,200-square-foot Quonset-style garage equipped with a vehicle lift and tools, offering rare utility for automotive enthusiasts, mechanics, or artists.
Situated on five acres bordering BLM land, the property ensures exceptional privacy and unobstructed panoramic views of the desert and Joshua Tree National Park.
The residence includes three bedrooms but only one bathroom, which may be a significant drawback for families or larger groups of vacation renters.
At 1,092 square feet, the interior living space is relatively small compared to the large lot size and the substantial footprint of the detached workshop.
Exceptional North Joshua Tree property offering space, privacy, panoramic views and a truly unique fully equipped mechanic’s garage. Situated on 5 expansive acres in an area characterized by limited development and extensive BLM lands in the neighborhood, this property captures the openness and tranquility that make the Joshua Tree area so special. The 1,496-square-foot residence features three bedrooms and one bathroom and has been operated as a vacation rental, offering excellent possibilities as a full-time residence, desert retreat, second home or continued investment property. A 12-foot wide, 624-square-foot porch extends along the entire length of the house on the south side. From here you can take in the wide-open vistas stretch in every direction, including dramatic mountain views toward Joshua Tree National Park. With seemingly endless horizons, both sunrise and sunset become spectacular daily events. A standout feature of the property is the approximately 40' x 30' Quonset-style building—approximately 1,200 square feet—with an impressive clear height of approximately 15 feet. Currently configured as a mechanic’s garage, the building includes a vehicle lift along with an extensive collection of automotive mechanic tools and equipment. It could also be an art studio. The property is being offered with the mechanic garage setup included, creating an extraordinary opportunity for the automobile enthusiast, collector, mechanic or buyer looking for substantial workshop and vehicle space. Several horse stalls are also on the property. The five-acre setting provides exceptional separation from neighboring development while maintaining the distinctive rugged beauty of North Joshua Tree. Surrounded by vast desert landscapes and distant mountains, the property delivers the privacy, workspace and expansive views that are increasingly difficult to find. A rare opportunity combining a three-bedroom desert residence, five acres of land, successful vacation-rental history and an approximately 1,200-square-foot fully equipped automotive workshop—all beneath the expansive skies of Joshua Tree.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 1,496 | 1,319.095 |
| Lot Size | 217,800 | 55,649.095 |
| Price | $729.0K | $427.4K |
| Price per sq ft | $487 | $334 |
| Built year | 1956 | 1980 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 14 | 76 |
Aug 26, 2026
$729,000
Initial Listing
Feb 8, 2017
$56,000
Public Record
Mar 29, 1999
$45,000
Public Record