61855 Valley View, Joshua Tree, California 92252, Joshua Tree, 92252 - 1 bed, 1 bath

61855 Valley View, Joshua Tree, California 92252 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$295,000
61855 Valley View, Joshua Tree, California 92252
1Bed
1Bath
609Sqft
13,500Lot
Year Built
1953
Close
-
List price
$295K
Original List price
$295K
Price/Sqft
$484
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
JT25250333
Home ConditionPoor
Features
Excellent View: Desert, Mountain(s)
ViewDesert, Mountain(s)

About this home

Fairly Priced:The estimated price is in line with the list price. We found 3 Cons,6 Pros. Rank: price - $295.0K(25th), sqft - 609(3th), beds - 1(11th), baths - 1(36th).

Authentic midcentury (1953) cabin bursting with cozy ambiance. This unique offering has retained much of its original charm by preserving as many original elements as possible and complementing them with furnishings to be included. Shaded front porch for morning coffee and private back porch for evening beverages and gazing at the nearby boulder mountains. Fully-fenced backyard for children or pets. Home included a garage that could be used as an extra bedroom or living space with proper permits. Current owners use property as a desert getaway, and vacation rental. The nieghboring home to the west is presently being remodeled using only the highest-grade materials to help bring up future value in the neighborhood, while the neighbor to the east side of this property is the legendary Airbnb called “Cabin, Cabin, Cabin,” one of the oldest Airbnb’s in Joshua Tree of similarly modest size, that has been successful and respectful in terms of helping to keep neighborhood serene and peaceful. Walking distance to downtown (for shopping and dining). Coyote Hole, a wilderness hike with petroglyphs and seasonal waterfalls is also within walking distance. A great spot to hang your hat and call home.

Nearby schools

3/10
Joshua Tree Elementary School
Public,K-61.0mi
3/10
La Contenta Middle School
Public,7-83.3mi
4/10
Yucca Valley High School
Public,9-126.4mi

Price History

Date
Event
Price
11/06/25
Listing
$295,000
02/01/12
Sold
$17,000
02/06/98
Sold
$24,500
Condition Rating
Poor

This 1953 mid-century cabin, while charming and well-maintained for its age, features highly original and significantly outdated components in key areas. The kitchen has tiled countertops, an older sink with a wall-mounted faucet, and basic cabinetry, all indicative of its original era. The bathroom also retains its vintage black and white tiled walls and an older sink/vanity, requiring substantial modernization for most buyers. While functional, these elements, along with the mixed flooring (cork/linoleum, old vinyl tile) and a blend of old wall heating with a newer mini-split, point to a property that would require significant investment in rehabilitation and system updates (as noted in the 'Age-Related Maintenance' weakness for plumbing/electrical) to meet contemporary standards. It is livable but requires substantial repairs and rehabilitation to major components.
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 = 13500, living area = 609.
Authentic Midcentury Charm: The 1953 cabin has meticulously preserved its original elements, offering a unique and cozy midcentury ambiance that appeals to a specific buyer demographic.
Prime Walkable Location: The property boasts excellent walkability to downtown Joshua Tree for shopping and dining, and is also within walking distance to natural attractions like the Coyote Hole wilderness hike.
Proven Income Potential: Currently utilized as a successful desert getaway and vacation rental, the property offers a demonstrated income stream for potential investors.
Improving Neighborhood Value: Positioned next to a high-grade remodel and a long-standing, successful Airbnb, the property benefits from a positive and appreciating neighborhood environment.
Versatile Outdoor & Expansion Potential: Features a shaded front porch, private back porch with mountain views, a fully-fenced backyard, and a garage with clear potential for conversion into additional living space (subject to permits).

Cons

Compact Living Space: With only 609 sqft, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom, the property offers limited living space, which may not accommodate larger households or those desiring more expansive accommodations.
Age-Related Maintenance: As a 1953 build, while charming, the property may require ongoing maintenance or updates to older systems (e.g., plumbing, electrical) that are not explicitly detailed as modernized.
Permit-Dependent Expansion: The conversion of the garage into additional living space is contingent upon obtaining proper permits, which could introduce additional time, cost, and regulatory hurdles for the buyer.

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