5-acre Johnson Valley property with an existing structure, located directly next door to another 5-acre property with a newer home that is also available for purchase. The seller also owns the adjoining property, creating a possible opportunity to own two side-by-side parcels in the wide-open Johnson Valley area. The entire 5-acre parcel is fenced, adding useful definition and separation to the property.
The property offers incredible desert views in every direction, with open land, distant mountains, surrounding mesas, and the quiet, open-sky feel that makes Johnson Valley so special. It is also located near the area known for the annual King of the Hammers off-road event, while being on the opposite side of the highway from the main event activity, offering proximity to the off-road community without being directly in the main traffic flow.
The structure has had several important exterior improvements completed approximately 4 years ago, including replacement of the roof sheathing, fascia boards, and composition shingles. Dual-pane windows were installed, and a stucco skim coat was applied over most of the exterior.
The interior is currently open to the studs, offering a blank canvas for a buyer with vision. Plumbing and electrical have been removed, and the property does not currently have connected utilities, including water, electricity, propane, or septic. Electrical service was previously connected to the property, but there is no active electrical service at this time. Buyer to verify any availability, requirements, costs, and approvals needed for future utility service directly with the utility provider and appropriate agencies.
The structure is not currently habitable and is presently used by the owner for storage. This property is best suited for a buyer who understands desert properties, wants room to work, and is willing to investigate the property’s condition, use, utilities, permits, and future possibilities.
Buyer is responsible for verifying all permits, zoning, land use, square footage, condition, utilities, habitability, and any possible future use with the appropriate agencies. Property is being sold strictly as-is, with no implied or expressed warranties of any kind. Seller and broker make no representations regarding permits, utilities, condition, habitability, or future use.
Adjacent 5-acre property with newer home is also available for purchase.
Owner is a licensed real estate agent.
For sale
Listing Provided by: Balboa Real Estate, Inc
$125,000
51033 Joshua Tree Rd, Johnson Valley, CA 92285
1beds
800sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
5 Acres Lot
$159,800 Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quiet open-sky feelDual-pane windows
- 4 days |
- 270 |
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Listing updated:
Listing Provided by:
Paul McDuell DRE #00708734 949-842-9531,
Balboa Real Estate, Inc
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26094681
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: None
Features
- Unfurnished, Unfinished Walls, All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Desert, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Valley
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 0454191100000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: None
- Water: None
- Utilities for property: Sewer Not Available, Water Not Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Mountainous, Near National Forest, Rural, Valley
Location
- Region: Johnson Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $107,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,439
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing terms: Cash
Estimated market value
$159,800
$115,000 - $209,000
$1,495/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $125,000+1150%$156/sqft |
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| 2/26/2013 | Sold | $10,000$13/sqft |
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| 11/13/2012 | Listed for sale | $10,000-78.6%$13/sqft |
Source: Johnson Valley Realty #DC12136130 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2007 | Sold | $46,736-19.4%$58/sqft |
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| 11/30/2005 | Sold | $58,000$73/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,439 -2.7% | $107,100 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,478 +180.3% | $105,000 +366.9% |
| 2023 | $527 +2.2% | $22,487 +2% |
| 2022 | $516 +1.9% | $22,046 +2% |
| 2021 | $507 +1.5% | $21,614 +1% |
| 2020 | $499 -2.7% | $21,392 +2% |
| 2019 | $513 +45.2% | $20,973 +2% |
| 2018 | $353 +1.4% | $20,561 +2% |
| 2017 | $348 | $20,158 +2% |
| 2016 | $348 +1.6% | $19,763 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $343 +1% | $19,467 +2% |
| 2014 | $340 | $19,086 -4.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $20,000 -36.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $31,374 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $30,758 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $30,528 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $30,600 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $30,000 -49.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $59,160 +519% |
| 2006 | -- | $9,557 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $9,369 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $9,185 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $9,017 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $8,840 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $8,666 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $8,496 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$759/mo
Principal & interest
$641
Property taxes
$118
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92285
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lucerne Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 23.6 mi
- 3/10Lucerne Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 23.3 mi
- 4/10Lucerne Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 23.3 mi
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