
Joshua Tree, California 92252
Expansive Joshua Tree compound with 360-degree mountain views, resort-style amenities, and strong short-term rental appeal. Set on 5 acres near the base of Copper Mountain, this active STR is being offered fully furnished and offers income potential of up to $200K(buyer to verify). Just 12 miles from the main entrance to Joshua Tree National Park, the property includes a redesigned mid-century main house with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, plus a detached guest house with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, for a total of 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The main house features a bright open floor plan, large windows, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow designed to capture the surrounding desert landscape. The front of the home faces the Joshua Tree National Park mountain ridge, with sweeping views in every direction. Interior gathering areas include a pool table, arcade-style entertainment, and Smart TVs. Outdoor living is the highlight, with an in-ground pool, outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen, BBQ area, lounge spaces, and propane fire pit designed for year-round desert enjoyment. The detached guest house adds privacy and flexibility, complete with its own hot tub area for a separate retreat experience. The elevated setting offers magical views, starry nights, and room to spread out across the 5-acre parcel. Horse property designation adds additional flexibility. Located close to Copper Mountain College and minutes from downtown Joshua Tree, cafes, restaurants, the farmers market, JT Saloon, shops, galleries, and local attractions. With its main home, guest house, resort-style amenities, acreage, and proximity to the National Park, this fully furnished property offers flexibility as an investment property, second home, or primary residence. Buyer to independently verify STR income, income potential, permits, uses, zoning, square footage, bedroom/bath count, furnishings, and local regulations.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
While originally built in 1956, the property has undergone a comprehensive, high-end redesign and renovation within the last 5 years. The kitchen is modern with a waterfall island and stainless appliances, the bathrooms are fully updated, and the home features new mini-split HVAC systems and recessed lighting throughout, placing it in mint 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 = 2442.
This active, fully furnished short-term rental offers a projected income of up to $200K, providing a ready-made opportunity for investors in a high-demand desert tourism market.
Set on 5 acres, the property features a main house and a detached guest house with a total of 6 bedrooms, complemented by premium amenities including an in-ground pool, outdoor kitchen, and horse property designation.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 2442, other record living area = 1586. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 6, other record bedroom count = 1.
With 102 days on the market and a significant $90,000 price reduction from the original listing, the property may be facing challenges with its valuation or current buyer interest levels.
The 1956 structure may require higher maintenance costs, and the buyer faces the burden of verifying complex local short-term rental ordinances and permit compliance in an evolving regulatory environment.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 6.0 | 2.8 |
| Baths | 5.0 | 1.9 |
| Square foot | 2,442 | 1,296.208 |
| Lot Size | 217,800 | 50,973.083 |
| Price | $995.0K | $408.4K |
| Price per sq ft | $407 | $332 |
| Built year | 1956 | 1983 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 106 | 80 |
Oct 20, 2026
$995,000
$1,085,000
-8% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Jul 10, 2026
$1,085,000
Initial Listing
May 20, 2022
$820,000
Public Record
Sep 16, 2019
$270,000
Public Record
May 20, 2019
$180,000
Public Record
Jan 6, 1999
$500
Public Record
Jun 3, 1997
$30,000
Public Record