Skyfall. Set high among Joshua Tree's iconic boulders at the end of a quiet road, this architectural retreat occupies a rare position where privacy, elevation, and open sky fully converge. Just minutes from the west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, yet entirely removed.Completed in 2021, the home reflects a disciplined approach to design, where clean lines and natural materials create a sense of calm, understated luxury. The main living space unfolds around a sculptural fireplace and custom Heath-tiled kitchen and baths, while a dramatic natural rock wall and expansive glass frame shifting desert light from first sunrise to the final glow of dusk. A detached guest house and additional studio establish a true compound, offering flexibility for guests, creative work, or quiet retreat.Set on over two acres, the grounds feel intentional and composed. A private pool and spa are positioned to take in unobstructed desert and mountain views, accompanied by an outdoor shower, multiple seating areas, a fire pit, and sculptural desert landscaping that integrates seamlessly with the surrounding terrain.Equally suited as a full-time residence, refined weekend escape, or high-performing short-term rental, Skyfall offers a rare expression of architecture, landscape, and atmosphere in one of Joshua Tree's most sought-after settings.
Under contract
Listing Provided by: Kinetic Properties
$1,600,000
8520 Purple Sage Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
2beds
1,526sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2021
2.06 Acres Lot
$1,556,900 Zestimate®
$1,048/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Outdoor showerMultiple seating areasFire pitDramatic natural rock wall
- 17 days |
- 689 |
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Listing Provided by:
Clayton Baldwin DRE #01741353 760-902-6440,
Kinetic Properties
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219146370DA
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Art Studio, Entry/Foyer, Guest Quarters, Great Room, Living Room, Other
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Propane
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Features
- Flooring: Concrete
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,526 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 14
- Parking features: Detached Carport, Driveway, Guest, Oversized
- Carport spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Electric Heat, In Ground, Pool Cover, Private
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Desert, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Peek-A-Boo, Pool, Valley
Lot
- Size: 2.06 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 058918304
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not Applicable-1
Location
- Region: Joshua Tree
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,048/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $825,609
- Annual tax amount: $10,014
- Date on market: 4/14/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Estimated market value
$1,556,900
$1.48M - $1.63M
$3,870/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2026 | Contingent | $1,600,000$1,048/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,600,000-8.5%$1,048/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Listing removed | $1,749,000$1,146/sqft |
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| 2/12/2026 | Price change | $1,749,000-5.3%$1,146/sqft |
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| 10/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,847,700+823.9%$1,211/sqft |
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| 5/21/2018 | Sold | $200,000+70.9%$131/sqft |
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| 1/26/2017 | Sold | $117,000$77/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,014 +4.9% | $825,609 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,549 +2% | $809,421 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,365 +2.1% | $793,550 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,174 +172.5% | $777,990 +207.8% |
| 2021 | $3,367 +20.9% | $252,736 +21.5% |
| 2020 | $2,784 -4.8% | $208,080 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,924 -16.5% | $204,000 +70.9% |
| 2018 | $3,503 +1046.4% | $119,340 +638.2% |
| 2017 | $306 | $16,167 +2% |
| 2016 | $306 +1.3% | $15,850 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $302 -4.8% | $15,612 +2% |
| 2014 | $317 | $15,306 +22.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $12,452 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $12,208 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$9,477/mo
Principal & interest
$7970
Property taxes
$1507
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92252
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Friendly Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 3.2 mi
- 3/10La Contenta Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 5.1 mi
- 4/10Yucca Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.9 mi
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