This gorgeous 3 bedroom 2 bath mid-century modern is situated on just under a half acre in the desirable Country Club Estates area of Yucca Valley. The home was custom built during Yucca Valleys Hollywood heyday of Jimmy Van Heusen and his Hollywood pals for actor and singer Harv Presnell & his young family as their desert retreat. As you approach the home via a sweeping circular driveway, your eyes are immediately drawn to the floor to ceiling glass panels that blend seamlessly into both sides of the dramatic indoor outdoor rock fireplace. Truly architecture becoming art. As you enter through the elegant double doors, the open plan living design announces the living room, dining room & kitchen. The sizable step down living room with high ceilings is anchored at one end by the impressive rock fireplace & the other end by an 8 ft tall slider leading to a patio to relax & take in the expansive view of Yucca Valley & Joshua Tree to the east. The plantation shutters add to the elegance of this room. Crossing the entry is the dining room again showing attention to detail with more plantation shutters and another slider which opens out to a front patio with gorgeous views. The kitchen has the original cabinetry, ceramic tile countertops and the classic black & white checkerboard floor. This home features a center hall plan which accesses all the bedrooms. The primary bedroom has an attached room currently used as an office but could be a 4th bedroom if needed. The two rooms both have sliders which open to a rear patio with incredible mountain views. The family bath, which has dual vanities and the primary bath are also finished with white ceramic tile throughout. The attached double garage is permitted living space which was converted to a game room by the previous owners & currently returned to its original purpose. The center hall is equipped with a wall of closet space for additional storage. This home has been beautifully preserved and curated by the current owners. The side yard offers a shaded pergola patio ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The backyard has plenty of space to add a pool or guesthouse if desired. This one-of-a-kind home beautifully blends mid-century character with desert ranch comfort, offering privacy, space, & incredible views—all in one of Yucca Valley’s most coveted neighborhoods. This is a unique opportunity for a buyer who appreciates the serene location & design features of this light filled desert home with unlimited potential.
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Listing Provided by:
Marvin Marquez DRE #02162116 7609891179,
C & S Real Estate, Inc.,
Listing Team: Cam Wortman & Sean Dit...
Price cut: $10K (8/5)
$505,000
54832 Benecia Trl, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
3beds
2,424sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
0.41 Acres Lot
$500,500 Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Impressive rock fireplaceCenter hall planOpen plan living designHigh ceilingsSweeping circular drivewayCheckerboard floorOriginal cabinetry
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 05, 2025 at 12:45pm
Listing Provided by:
Marvin Marquez DRE #02162116 7609891179,
C & S Real Estate, Inc.,
Listing Team: Cam Wortman & Sean Dit...
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: JT25134510
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Ceramic Counters, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Pantry, Sunken Living Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Doors: Double Door Entry, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Plantation Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,424 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Tile
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Desert, Golf Course, Mountain(s), Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Close to Clubhouse, Desert Back, Front Yard, Landscaped, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 0586451040000
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Military Land, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Park
Location
- Region: Yucca Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $208/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $171,357
- Annual tax amount: $2,481
- Date on market: 6/20/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
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