
Yucca Valley, California 92284
This Turnkey Desert Retreat is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $595,000—positioned well below the $621,937 Fair Market Value by 4%. This valuation gap offers $26,937 in Instant Equity. Featuring a Condition Rating of 2, the home includes a custom cowboy pool, outdoor bathing deck, and flexible floor plan on a 5-acre lot. This property balances high-end lifestyle amenities with investment stability, making it an ideal acquisition for Short-Term Rental Investors or Owner-Occupants seeking a unique, move-in ready sanctuary.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 978 Hilton Avenue Subject | $595,000* List Price | 2 | 2 | 1,482 | $420 | - |
A 1564 Luna Mesa Road Active | $498,000 List Price | 2 | 2 | 1,192 | $418 | 0.9 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
While originally built in 1957, the property has undergone a comprehensive, high-end professional renovation within the last 5 years. The interior features mint-condition finishes including polished concrete floors and updated kitchens/baths, while the exterior boasts professional landscaping and modern systems, making it a turn-key retreat with no deferred maintenance.
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 = 1482.
The property sits on five pristine acres, providing exceptional privacy and unobstructed panoramic views of Pipes Canyon and the surrounding mesas.
Features like the custom-welded cowboy pool, outdoor bathing deck with clawfoot tubs, and a restored vintage Airstream offer a distinct desert experience ideal for a retreat or high-end rental.
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 2, other record bedroom count = 1.
Originally built in 1957, the property may require more ongoing maintenance of core systems compared to the newer construction common in the High Desert.
The eclectic and vintage-focused design is highly specific, which may limit its appeal to a broader market seeking conventional modern finishes.
Welcome to The Rosy Boa, a one-of-a-kind High Desert retreat set across five pristine acres on the Mesa in Flamingo Heights, where sweeping views stretch toward Pipes Canyon and the mesas of Pioneertown and the desert puts on a show from sunrise to sunset. Thoughtfully designed and professionally curated, this two bedroom, two bath home captures the eclectic spirit that made the Hi Desert special in the first place. Warm, relaxed interiors, vintage details and views through nearly every window offer a refreshing departure from the cookie-cutter new construction found throughout the desert today. A cinema setup transforms the living room after dark, while two kitchens and a flexible floor plan create the potential to separate the home into two distinct living spaces. Outside is where this sanctuary truly comes alive. Rows of mature olive trees frame a professionally landscaped backyard filled with intimate gathering spaces and multiple decks, including an unforgettable bathing deck with two clawfoot tubs positioned beneath the open desert sky. At the center of it all is one of the largest custom-welded cowboy pools in the desert, fully filtered and functioning like a traditional pool while retaining the character that makes the property so unique. A completely restored vintage Airstream adds another layer of charm and possibility. Joshua trees dot the surrounding acreage, while the expansive five-acre setting offers privacy, unobstructed views and room to dream even bigger including ample space for a future in-ground pool and additional outdoor amenities. Just minutes from La Copine and within easy reach of Giant Rock, the Integratron, Pioneertown and Joshua Tree National Park, the Rosy Boa offers something increasingly difficult to find in the High Desert: acreage, personality, flexibility and a genuine sense of place. This is the kind of property people come to Joshua Tree hoping to find.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 1,482 | 1,520.48 |
| Lot Size | 217,800 | 23,062.47 |
| Price | $595.0K | $388.4K |
| Price per sq ft | $401 | $259 |
| Built year | 1957 | 1978 |
| HOA | $0 | $49 |
| Days on market | 13 | 77 |
Aug 27, 2026
$595,000
Initial Listing
Jul 13, 2017
$328,000
Public Record
Jan 8, 2010
$25,000
Public Record
May 31, 2007
$55,000
Public Record