Welcome to Blue Shadows, a bespoke 1957 homesteader cabin turned fully permitted single family home & quonset hut on 5 scenic acres in Joshua Tree. Why spend weekends battling crowds and traffic when you could be unwinding by the fire pit under a canopy of stars with sweeping views of Joshua Tree National Park as your backdrop? Don’t let the compact footprint fool you, this turnkey home packs a punch with custom finishes throughout, including polished concrete floors, Energy Star certified Milgard windows and French doors with black-out shades, custom woodwork and cabinetry, and a newer mini split for year-round ultra-efficient climate control. Surrounded by 734 square feet of shaded patio, you’ll be inspired to spend more quality time outside taking in the sunrise, reading a book, sneaking in a quick nap, basking in the desert air after a rain, or catching up with friends over sunset beverages. Once the sky has flooded with stars head over to the new 6-person spa for constellation mapping, deep conversations, or just a peaceful moment of jetted hot tub zen. A 750 sq ft Quonset Hut built in 2021 makes the perfect accessory flex space to use as a studio, workshop, or garage - or convert it to a legal guest house/ADU for 1,238 sq ft of living space. Remote enough to genuinely feel like you’ve escaped the chaos of the world, yet you’re still connected with city water, SCE power, high speed internet, leased propane, and weekly trash service. Lovingly adored as a special weekend getaway and successful short term rental, this low-maintenance turnkey escape could be the perfect little dose of magic your life needs.
Sold for $425,000 on 07/20/23
$425,000
65645 Saturn Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
1beds
488sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
5 Acres Lot
$394,600 Zestimate®
$871/sqft
$1,817 Estimated rent
Home value
$394,600
$375,000 - $414,000
$1,817/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 04, 2025 at 10:45am
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: JT25083009
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Ductless, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, High Efficiency
Cooling
- Ductless, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, High Efficiency
Appliances
- Included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Propane Oven, Propane Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Furnished, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wood Product Walls
- Flooring: Concrete
- Windows: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Roller Shields
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Furnished: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 488 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 14
- Parking features: Covered, Driveway, Oversized, RV Access/Parking, Tandem, Uncovered
- Garage spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs, Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Open, Patio, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Fire Pit
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Above Ground, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Desert, Mountain(s), Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House Detached
- Parcel number: 0632232280000
- Zoning: JT/RL-5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts For Spa
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, Water Heater
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Near National Forest, Preserve/Public Land, Rural
Location
- Region: Joshua Tree
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/2/2025 | Listing removed | $415,000-8.8%$850/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #JT25083009 | ||
| 6/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $455,000+7.1%$932/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #JT25083009 | ||
| 7/20/2023 | Sold | $425,000-2.3%$871/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 7/6/2023 | Pending sale | $435,000$891/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #22-212291 | ||
| 6/22/2023 | Contingent | $435,000$891/sqft |
Source: CLAW #22-212291 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,671 +4.5% | $433,500 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,425 +75% | $425,000 +87.8% |
| 2023 | $3,100 +1.9% | $226,287 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92252
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Joshua Tree Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 7.2 mi
- 5/10La Contenta Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 11.6 mi
- 4/10Yucca Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 14.2 mi
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