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  • $649,000

    8490 Uphill Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    1beds
    576sqft
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    $4,292/mo
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    Residential, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1970
    2.5 Acres Lot
    $613,900 Zestimate®
    $1,127/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Mountain viewsStone accentsSteel-framed glassMove-in-ready renovated cabinCopper plumbingRemodeled kitchen and bathWindows and doors
    Set on 2.5 acres just minutes from the Joshua Tree National Park entrance, this property offers a rare combination: a move-in-ready renovated cabin today, plus a fully designed path to a brand-new second residence tomorrow. The existing cabin has been completely renovated with permits. New electrical service and panel, copper plumbing, roof, windows and doors, ductless mini-split heating and cooling, a remodeled kitchen and bath, and warm tongue-and-groove pine interiors throughout. It's quiet, private, and in solid condition from day one, with mountain views and an easy reach to downtown Joshua Tree. What sets this property apart is what comes with it: a complete, fully engineered architectural package from Wolfgang Pichler Design for a new 1,925-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 3-bath main residence designed around an open kitchen and living area, a primary suite with walk-in closet, a multifunctional family room, and a striking see-through fireplace anchoring an atrium/patio space. Exterior finishes (stucco, steel-framed glass, stone accents) and interior material selections are already worked out, and site/permitting groundwork has been done as well (buyer to verify current status and any extension requirements with the county) so a buyer looking to build isn't starting from zero. The lot's zoning supports the additional residence for a buyer ready to take that on, while the existing cabin works well entirely on its own in the meantime whether as a primary residence, guest house, or income-producing unit.
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    Listed by:

    Michael Copeland DRE # 02224030 760-799-6456,

    Keller Williams Luxury Homes 760-322-2286,

    Jerome Lalin DRE # 02225904 760-799-0605,

    Keller Williams Luxury Homes

    Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26872081PSMLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 1
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Living Room, Dining Area, Patio Covered
      Heating
      • Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
      Appliances
      • Included: Refrigerator, Range/Oven
      • Laundry: None
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Flooring: Cement
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 576
      • Total interior livable area: 576 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Private
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Pool features: None
      • Spa features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Desert, Hills, Rocks
      • Waterfront features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 2.5 Acres
      Details
      • Additional structures: None
      • Parcel number: 0589192180000
      • Zoning: JT/RL
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cabin
      • Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • Updated/Remodeled
      • Year built: 1970

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: None
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Joshua Tree

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,127/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $741,785
      • Annual tax amount: $8,192
      • Date on market: 8/21/2026

        Estimated market value

        $613,900

        $497,000 - $749,000

        $1,358/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/21/2026Listed for sale$649,000-32.7%$1,127/sqft
        Source: CLAW #26872081PS Report a problem
        2/18/2025Listing removed$965,000$1,675/sqft
        Source: CLAW #24-429139 Report a problem
        9/20/2024Listed for sale$965,000+38.1%$1,675/sqft
        Source: CLAW #24-429139 Report a problem
        3/31/2022Sold$699,000$1,214/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        2/21/2022Pending sale$699,000$1,214/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #JT22023019 Report a problem
        2/16/2022Price change$699,000-12.5%$1,214/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #JT22023019 Report a problem
        2/10/2022Listed for sale$799,000+220.9%$1,387/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #JT22023019 Report a problem
        12/18/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        12/16/2021Listed for rent$2,850$5/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        5/15/2020Sold$249,000$432/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$8,192 -6%$741,785 +2%
        2024$8,719 +2%$727,240 +2%
        2023$8,551 +164.3%$712,980 +177.8%
        2022$3,235 +1.1%$256,611 +2%
        2021$3,200 +150%$251,580 +202.3%
        2020$1,280 +155.7%$83,232 +514.4%
        2019$501 +46.8%$13,546 +2%
        2018$341 +0.5%$13,281 +2%
        2017$339 $13,021 +2%
        2016$339 +0.9%$12,765 +1.5%
        2015$336 +1.1%$12,573 +2%
        2014$333 $12,327 +0.5%
        2013-- $12,271 +2%
        2012-- $12,031 +2%
        2011-- $11,795 +0.8%
        2010-- $11,707 -0.2%
        2009-- $11,735 +2%
        2008-- $11,504 +2%
        2007-- $11,278 +2%
        2006-- $11,057 +2%
        2005-- $10,840 +2%
        2004-- $10,628 +1.9%
        2003-- $10,433 +2%
        2002-- $10,228 +2%
        2001-- $10,028 +2%
        2000-- $9,831
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92252

        Getting around

        4 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        11 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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