$418,000
$12K PRICE DROP

3667 Lucerne Vista Ave Yucca Valley, CA 92284

Estimated payment $2,526/month

Total Views 3,963
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,293 Sq Ft
$323 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Heated Spa
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Mountain View
  • Sauna
  • 1.83 Acre Lot
  • Near a National Forest

About This Home

Welcome to Desert JEMS, a fully operational and turnkey short-term rental in Yucca Valley, offering incredible investment potential and a relaxing desert retreat. This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom mid-century modern home sits on 2 private acres, surrounded by iconic Joshua trees and tranquil desert landscapes. With 1,293 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home has everything guests need for comfort and relaxation, including smart climate control, exposed concrete floors, a hot tub for 6-8, a plunge pool, a private sauna, and a one-of-a-kind geodesic dome for unforgettable stargazing. The outdoor areas include a shaded picnic and BBQ space, an enclosed porch for dining and lounging, and expansive desert views. Inside, vintage charm meets modern convenience, featuring a welcoming coffee bar, Bluetooth-enabled record player, and memory foam mattresses throughout. Located just 15 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Tree Village, and Pappy & Harriet’s, Desert JEMS is a proven income-generating property with projected annual gross revenue of $54,754 and impressive cap rates of 8.3% (self-managed) or 6.8% (professionally managed). Whether you’re looking for a high-performing short-term rental, a serene vacation getaway, or a unique desert home, this property offers incredible versatility and value in one of the most desirable locations in the desert.

Listing Agent

Keith Powers

Alta Realty Group CA, Inc Brokerage Phone: 714-402-1357 License #01940642 Listed on: 04/11/2025

Alta Realty Group CA, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,589

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 1.83 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned HV/RL

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Unpaved Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Desert

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 1,293 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Game Room
  • Sauna

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security Lights
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Above Ground Pool
  • Above Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Conventional Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 19
  • Tax Tract Number 94094
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0597181240000
  • $703 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near a National Forest
  • Foothills

Recreation

  • Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,589

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: All Furniture, Furnishings, Appliances, TV's and all other personal property currently used to operate this short-term rental
  • Other Phone Description: 714 402 1357
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Unpaved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: HV/RL
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0597181240000
  • Year Built: 1955
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1293.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 323.28
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Game Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Sauna
  • Spa Features: Private, Above Ground, Heated

Exterior Features

  • View: Desert, Mountain(s)
  • Pool Features: Private, Above Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Unpaved, Garage, RV Access/Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Sewer Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Barbecue, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Freezer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Propane
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Blm/National Forest, Foothills, Hiking, Park, Rural

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 79591.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.8272

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 79591.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.10
  • Tax Lot: 19
  • Tax Tract Number: 94094
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 703.00

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,589 $294,422 $58,885 $235,537
2024 $3,589 $288,649 $57,730 $230,919
2023 $3,521 $282,989 $56,598 $226,391
2022 $3,450 $277,440 $55,488 $221,952
2021 $3,412 $272,000 $54,400 $217,600
2020 $1,185 $76,606 $15,188 $61,418
2019 $1,239 $75,104 $14,890 $60,214
2018 $996 $73,631 $14,598 $59,033
2017 $985 $72,187 $14,312 $57,875
2016 $969 $70,771 $14,031 $56,740
2015 $949 $69,708 $13,820 $55,888
2014 $941 $68,342 $13,549 $54,793
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Price Changed $418,000 -2.8% $323 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Sale $430,000 +58.1% $333 / Sq Ft
11/10/2020 11/10/20 Sold $272,000 +8.8% $210 / Sq Ft
09/25/2020 09/25/20 For Sale $249,900 -- $193 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Wfg Title Company Of Ca
Divorce Dissolution Of Marriage Transfer -- Wfg Title Company Of Ca
Grant Deed $272,000 Wfg National Title Co Of Ca
Grant Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $47,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Grant Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25076563

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0597-181-24