
Joshua Tree, California 92252
Analysis of 8686 Uphill Road, Joshua Tree, California 92252 is currently available with a list price of $374,900. The property maintains a Poor Condition Rating (30/100), indicating the property requires renovation and updates to maximize its market potential. This presents opportunities for value-add investors. 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 Experienced Investors and Fix-and-Flip Specialists.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
Built in 1979 with no apparent updates; the property features original 1970s kitchen cabinetry, dated tile, and heavily worn/stained carpeting. The listing explicitly identifies it as a 'value-add' renovation project requiring vision and craftsmanship, fitting the criteria for a full rehab.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 108900, living area = 1014.
Situated in the highly desirable Monument Manor area, the property is just minutes from the Joshua Tree National Park entrance, offering exceptional access to world-class hiking and desert attractions.
The 2.5-acre lot provides significant privacy and space for expansion, including potential guest structures or outdoor amenities, which is increasingly rare at this price point.
The home is marketed as a fixer-upper requiring vision and craftsmanship, which implies immediate capital expenditure and time for repairs before it is habitable or income-producing.
With only one bedroom and one bathroom, the current 1,014-square-foot footprint may restrict its appeal to larger families or groups without a costly structural expansion.
Escape to your own slice of the high desert on this expansive 2.5-acre parcel in Joshua Tree. This value-add property offers the rare combination of space, privacy, and desert solitude that has made this area one of California's most sought-after destinations for those craving a true escape from city life. The existing home presents a fantastic opportunity for renovation bring your vision and craftsmanship to transform this property into your dream desert retreat, homestead, or income-producing getaway. With generous acreage surrounding the home, there's ample room for outdoor living, gardens, guest structures, or simply soaking in unobstructed desert views and star-filled night skies. Located just minutes from the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park, and close to the eclectic shops, galleries, and cafes of the Joshua Tree/Yucca Valley area, this property offers the perfect blend of remote tranquility and convenient access. Opportunities to secure this much land at this price point are increasingly rare don't miss your chance to create something truly special in the desert.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-6 • 3.8 mi
Grades 7-8 • 5.3 mi
Grades 9-12 • 8.0 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 1.0 | 2.8 |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 1,014 | 1,319.095 |
| Lot Size | 108,900 | 55,649.095 |
| Price | $374.9K | $427.4K |
| Price per sq ft | $370 | $334 |
| Built year | 1979 | 1980 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 16 | 76 |
Aug 24, 2026
$374,900
Initial Listing