48938 Mockingbird Lane, Morongo Valley, California 92256, Morongo Valley, 92256 - 1 bed, 1 bath

48938 Mockingbird Lane, Morongo Valley, California 92256 home-pic-0
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT$450,000
48938 Mockingbird Lane, Morongo Valley, California 92256
1Bed
1Bath
890Sqft
60,374Lot
Year Built
1950
Close
-
List price
$450K
Original List price
$450K
Price/Sqft
$506
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
JT25265838
Home ConditionExcellent
Features
Excellent View: Desert, Landmark, Mountain(s)
Spa
Patio
ViewDesert, Landmark, Mountain(s)

About this home

We found 3 Cons,6 Pros. Rank: price - $450.0K(77th), sqft - 890(15th), beds - 1(15th), baths - 1(35th).

***BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED MID-CENTURY GEM*** This 1950-built mid-century bungalow has been beautifully restored and remodeled with custom designer finishes and amenities. Nestled up against a hillside, the glass wall of the great room features custom La Cantina bifold doors that open the whole house up to a serene mature cactus garden with epic long views of layered mountains. Inside is a wood-burning stove that provides both heat and ambience. A new mini split unit provides additional heat and air conditioning for year-round comfort. The designer kitchen features custom cherry wood cabinetry by local designer Fire on the Mesa, a hidden Fisher Paykel dishwasher drawer, a filtered water system, and a gas Viking range. The polished concrete floors stretch throughout the kitchen and great room areas. The vaulted wooden beamed ceiling covers the entire space, and add to the open and relaxing feeling of the naturally lit interior. The bedroom also features view windows and provides a quiet comfortable space for sleeping. The bathroom includes a tiled shower and beautiful custom cabinetry as well as a concrete sink crafted by a local designer. There is a bonus room along the backside of the home provides extra living space, and could be used for a second bedroom or office, as well as new laundry facilities that are easy to access but out of view. The detached garage has been upgraded, insulated, and finished inside for use as a studio, recreation space, or as a two-car garage. This dreamy hideaway is well located on a quiet paved road and has easy access to local amenities, and is a stone’s throw away from Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, offering a front row seat to 200+ species of migrating birds, as well as resident rabbits, squirrels and butterflies. The property includes an elevated patio and historic root-cellar with a stone masonry-edged terrace. An extra concrete slab perched high on the hill would be a great spot for a future guest casita. This location is 20-30 minutes from either Joshua Tree or Palm Springs. This home is offered fully furnished with high-end and custom pieces, including a Natuzzi leather sofa, a Tempur-Pedic queen size mattress and bedframe, and a Hot Springs luxury spa. The entertainment center features a projection screen for viewing movies and other media. The high-speed Wi-Fi is reliable for both streaming and working from home type applications. The home is an extremely successful short-term rental with 5-star reviews.

Price History

Date
Event
Price
11/24/25
Listing
$450,000
09/28/16
Sold
$136,000
03/30/07
Sold
$180,000
10/15/03
Sold
$74,000
Condition Rating
Excellent

Despite being built in 1950, this property has undergone a beautiful and extensive recent renovation with custom designer finishes. The kitchen features high-end Viking appliances, custom cherry wood cabinetry, and a hidden Fisher Paykel dishwasher. The bathroom includes a tiled shower, custom cabinetry, and a designer concrete sink. Polished concrete floors are found throughout, and a new mini-split unit provides modern heating and cooling. All components appear new or virtually new, meeting current quality standards with no deferred maintenance.
Pros & Cons

Pros

High Available Lot Utilization: The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 60374, living area = 890.
High-Quality Renovation & Design: The property boasts a beautifully restored and remodeled interior with custom designer finishes, a gourmet kitchen featuring a gas Viking range and custom cherry wood cabinetry, polished concrete floors, and vaulted wooden beamed ceilings.
Exceptional Views & Indoor-Outdoor Living: Offers epic long views of layered mountains, enhanced by custom La Cantina bifold doors that seamlessly open the great room to a serene mature cactus garden, providing an immersive desert living experience.
Proven Income-Generating Asset: Currently an extremely successful short-term rental with 5-star reviews, indicating strong potential for immediate investment returns and continued profitability.
Versatile Spaces & Expansion Potential: Includes a flexible bonus room suitable for a second bedroom or office, a detached garage upgraded for studio or recreation use, and an extra concrete slab for a future guest casita, offering significant adaptability and growth opportunities.
Desirable Location & Turnkey Offering: Situated on a quiet paved road with easy access to local amenities, adjacent to Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, and 20-30 minutes from Joshua Tree/Palm Springs. The home is also offered fully furnished with high-end and custom pieces.

Cons

Limited Primary Bedroom Count: The property is primarily a 1-bedroom home, which may restrict its appeal to a smaller buyer pool, despite the flexible bonus room that could serve as a second bedroom or office.
Compact Main Living Area: With 890 square feet of interior living space, the home is relatively small, potentially not meeting the needs of buyers seeking more expansive primary residences.
Niche Market Appeal: While highly desirable for its specific aesthetic and location, the 'mid-century bungalow' desert hideaway style and Morongo Valley location cater to a niche market, which could affect broad market appeal or resale velocity.

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